18th September 2017
Background Electric Vehicles (EVs)[1] are set to increase in volume as manufacturers continue to meet increasingly stringent emissions standards. Key barriers to the consumer uptake of EVs are... More…
5th July 2017
Road regulations and vehicle regulatory standards will be gradually developed and regulatory authorities will develop the necessary regulatory approaches for automated driving over... More…
7th June 2017
The FCAI and member companies recognise the potential of connected and automated vehicles (CAV) to provide significant safety, environmental and social benefits to Australia through reductions in... More…
20th April 2017
Member brands of the FCAI have developed a Press Cars Code of Conduct which outlines the requirements and obligations required of media requesting a press car loan from a Member brand. The details... More…
23rd February 2017
PRIVACY AND COOPERATIVE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT (C-ITS) SYSTEMS GUIDING PRINCIPLES[1] Data generated by or from motor vehicles can potentially deliver substantial benefits to individual drivers as... More…
3rd February 2017
The Code describes the procedures to be followed when a Member is advised (or becomes aware) that a Members Product may have a Safety Defect. The ACL provides the Minister with powers to... More…
28th September 2016
To facilitate the introduction of automated and connected vehicles, it is important to harmonise with the relevant overseas market’s vehicle technical and operation standards. The FCAI and... More…
23rd September 2016
This technical report is intended as an education and information tool. It explains how a spark ignition petrol engine works, with a focus on designs used for light duty vehicles conforming to... More…
19th July 2016
The FCAI member companies recognise the potential for automated and connected vehicles to provide significant safety and environmental benefits to Australia through reductions in crashes and... More…
30th June 2016
The Australian automotive industry is committed to continuing to make a strong contribution to national efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. Australia is a small market... More…
11th April 2016
The FCAI member companies recognise the potential for automated and connected vehicles to provide significant safety and environmental benefits to Australia through reductions in crashes and... More…
26th February 2016
30th November 2015
On 7 October 2015 the Productivity Commission released an issues paper to assist stakeholders in preparing submissions to the public inquiry into Intellectual Property Arrangements. The issues... More…
7th August 2015
The FCAI's submission to the 2015 Senate Road Safety Inquiry provided the FCAI’s view on road safety and the role of the vehicle, and was aimed at also addressing the following parts of... More…
31st July 2015
This submission follows an earlier interim submission that focused on domestic motor vehicle manufacturing in Australia. Consequently, this submission seeks to address the remaining issues... More…
24th July 2015
The FCAI and member companies’ long standing position is that fuel quality standards, GHG emission targets (i.e. CO2 standards or targets) and vehicle pollutant emission standards all need to... More…
26th June 2015
The FCAI welcomes the opportunity to make this supplementary submission to the review of the Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989. This submission follows earlier submissions and comments provided by... More…
24th April 2015
The Australian automotive industry is committed to making a strong contribution to national efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. To achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions from... More…
22nd April 2015
The FCAI supports improved air quality for citizens and fuel efficiency of motor vehicles. This should be done through the consistent application of measures at technological, behavioral and... More…
27th March 2015
The Terms of Reference for this inquiry examine the broad state of the automotive industry, from manufacturing to retail and services. This submission seeks to provide an overview of the industry,... More…
27th March 2015
The Voluntary Code of Practice for Access to Service and Repair Information for Motor Vehicles has been developed by the FCAI to ensure that the service and repair of motor vehicles is carried out... More…
27th March 2015
This Agreement is representative of industry and consumer interests and intends to provide a safeguard to consumers and a competitive market to ensure that the availability of repair information... More…
2nd March 2015
The Australian automotive industry is one of Australia’s most advanced industries. It deploys advanced manufacturing techniques, technologies and adds value through the broader economy far... More…
2nd March 2015
The FCAI opposes the Australian Government’s proposal to remove $900 million from the ATS and close the scheme on 1 January 2018 as outlined in the Automotive Transformation Scheme Amendment... More…
16th January 2015
The Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and the Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act (APPs) govern how the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) manages the personal... More…
12th November 2014
The FCAI is supportive of moves by Government to ensure that Australia continues to have a strong energy future and acknowledges that lower motor vehicle CO2 emissions deliver better fuel... More…
11th November 2014
The FCAI and member brands view the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 as having an overwhelmingly positive impact on the supply of motor vehicles into the Australian market, delivering improvements... More…
19th September 2014
The Voluntary Code of Practice for Access to Service and Repair Information for Motor Vehicles (the Code) has been developed by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) to ensure that... More…
17th June 2014
2013 was a record year for car sales, with Australians buying 1.13 million new cars—2.2 per cent more than the previous record set in 2012. It was also a steady year for motorcycle sales,... More…
21st May 2014
This manual covers the minimum procedures required for the receiving and inspection of all new vehicles. Individual/carrier/manufacturer/dealer agreements may also be in place with additional... More…
20th February 2014
9th January 2014
Submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for the Review of the Consumer Product Safety Standard for child restraint systems for use in motor vehicles More…
28th November 2013
Submission to the Productivity Commission for the inquiry into Australia's automotive manufacturing. The Allan Consulting Group report The strategic role of the Australian automotive... More…
15th November 2013
This document has been prepared by the FCAI Motorcycle Group. It outlines a range of issues affecting motorcycling in Australia and sets out directions to be taken by the industry over the next... More…
15th November 2013
Increasingly, the functions of Motorcycle and/or Scooter Dealers in Australia are broadening. More than merely selling new and used Motorcycles and/or Scooters to customers, Dealers are also... More…
30th October 2013
2012 presented the Australian automotive industry a number of considerable challenges. While Australia fared well economically, the same could not be said of our main trading partners, with... More…
23rd July 2013
Submission to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the Asian Century Country Strategies. More…
8th July 2013
Submission to the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism in response to the Mandatory Petroleum Reporting Regime discussion paper. More…
30th June 2013
Submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in response to the Regulation Impact Statement for Brake Assist Systems. More…
30th June 2013
Submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in response to the Regulation Impact Statement for the Control of Light Commercial Vehicle Stability. More…
28th June 2013
Submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in response to the public consultation process on the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989. More…
18th March 2013
Submission to the National Transport Commission in response to the Cooperative ITS Regulatory Policy Issues discussion paper. More…
1st November 2012
This code of practice is provided to help persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs), workers and self-employed persons that use All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in their operations to meet... More…
3rd October 2012
Submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport in response to the Discussion Paper on a new approach to comparing the environmental performance of vehicles on the Green Vehicle... More…
8th May 2012
2011 was the year the Australian automotive industry faced three combined and considerable challenges – a changing political landscape, tempestuous environmental events, and uncertain... More…
13th February 2012
PwC has been engaged by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) to prepare a report informing on the: current economic profile of the automotive industry within Australia... More…
12th December 2011
Passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Australia emit around 9 to 10 per cent of national CO2 emissions and therefore have a role to play in reducing Australia’s national CO2... More…
4th October 2011
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) contends that the current level of shared information relevant to motor vehicle maintenance and repair is adequate and appropriate. The necessary... More…
4th October 2011
Attachments to support the submission More…
6th September 2011
In March 2009, the Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Working Group (jointly established by the Ministers of the Australian Transport Council (ATC) and the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC)... More…
30th August 2011
Motor vehicles provide mobility and independence for families and communities around Australia. They are the workhorses of our freight and transport sector, they are central to our economy and our... More…
29th August 2011
Investing in Australia’s future, presented at Parliament House on the 24 August, 2011 More…
9th July 2011
This report has been commissioned by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) to consider the veracity of observations made by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development... More…
25th February 2011
This submission outlines the FCAI’s response to the Australian Transport Council’s (ATC) (draft) “National Road Safety Strategy 2011-20201.” The FCAI fully supports the... More…
20th August 2010
The FCAI member companies recognise the benefits of new safety technology and the role it plays in reducing deaths and serious injuries on Australian roads. To provide maximum safety benefits to... More…
10th April 2010
This submission outlines the FCAI’s response to the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) “Review of LPG (Autogas) Fuel Quality Standard; Draft Discussion... More…
16th March 2010
This submission provides an interim response to the Australian Government’s Draft Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS), "Review of Euro 5/6 Light Vehicle Emission Standards." More…
16th March 2010
This submission outlines the FCAI’s response to the VicRoads Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for the proposed Road Safety (Vehicles) Amendment (Electronic Stability Control) Regulations. More…
16th March 2010
This submission outlines the FCAI’s position in relation to ADRs and technical regulation. More…
16th March 2010
The Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) recommends the adoption of an Australian Design Rule (ADR) More…
15th March 2010
This submission outlines the FCAI’s response to that Australian Communications Media Authority (ACMA) paper, "Planning for intelligent transport systems – Proposals for the introduction... More…
29th January 2010
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) provides the following submission in response to the Public Discussion Paper: Vehicle Fuel Efficiency, November 2008. The FCAI acknowledges that... More…
1st July 2009
This submission has been prepared in response to the Commonwealth Consumer Affairs Advisory Council's (CCAAC) July 2009 Issues Paper, Consumer rights – Statutory implied conditions and... More…
1st March 2009
The FCAI is the peak industry organisation representing vehicle manufacturers and importers of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles in Australia. The FCAI notes that in... More…
16th July 2008
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) provides the following submission to the Review of Australia’s Automotive Industry. The FCAI is the peak industry organisation representing... More…
1st October 2007
The Voluntary Code of Practice for Motor Vehicle Advertising has been instituted by FCAI as a means of industry self-regulation of motor vehicle advertising in Australia. The primary purpose... More…
1st June 2006
The Australian Government has limited the level of ethanol in petrol in Australia to a maximum of 10%, or E10. Most new and many older vehicle models can run on ethanol blended petrol. Vehicle... More…
1st June 2006
Not all vehicles are compatible with Biodiesel. Vehicle owners should confirm with the manufacturer if their vehicle is suitable for use with Biodiesel. Biodiesel blended fuels need to be properly... More…
1st January 1970
Overview: The Australian automotive industry is committed to continuing to make a strong contribution to national efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. Australia is a small... More…