Category: Media Release

Australia’s peak automotive industry group has supported the Commonwealth Government’s decision to encourage an increase of battery electric vehicles sales with the introduction of $150 million of low interest loans for workers earning less than $100,000 per year and also essential workers. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that Australia was mirroring global trends showing […]

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New vehicle sales results released today by FCAI show a continuing softening in demand compared with the same month last year coupled with continuing preference for hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology. A total of 99,091 new vehicles were delivered during November which was a decrease of 11.6 per cent on the same period last year.  “From […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) are making recommendations to governments on actions on the management of waste tyres to support environmental and economic outcomes. The recommendations listed in a Used Tyre Regulations White Paper released today aimed to address existing market failures, progressively develop demand for […]

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Australia recorded 98,375 new vehicle sales in October 2024 taking sales beyond one million for the year to date but also showing that growth is easing in the last quarter. The October result is 7.9 per cent down on the same month last year and continues the easing of the market during the second half […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has launched a comprehensive user safety campaign for Side-by-Side Vehicle users. Championed by the Off-Highway Vehicles Group within the FCAI, the campaign addresses the safe use of Side-by-Side vehicles and focuses on five critical areas: 1. Always wear a helmet; 2. Use nets and doors properly; 3. Wear […]

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A total of 65,399 Motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHVs) were sold from January to September 2024, representing a 4.9 per cent decrease compared with the same period in 2023. Off Road Motorcycles, as the largest segment, represented 40.6 per cent of sales with 26,521 units sold during the period. This was a decrease of […]

Learn More from FCAI Releases January–September 2024 Motorcycle Sales

Australia recorded 97,020 new vehicle sales in September 2024 marking the first time the industry has achieved sales exceeding 900,000 by the end of the third quarter. However, the September 2024 total is a 12.4 per cent reduction on sales for the same month in 2023. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said while the sales […]

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Australia recorded 98,328 new vehicle sales in August 2024 making it the second-best August result on record. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that this was a good result despite August 2024 being down by 10.6 per cent on last year’s August number.  “This is a positive result in historic terms with this being the […]

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A comprehensive study conducted by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) reveals a strategic pathway for boosting automotive recycling through a product stewardship scheme that will be released at the Auto Parts Recyclers Association of Australia (APRAA) conference at the Gold Coast.  ‘The Outlook for End-of-Life […]

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 An efficient mix of technology, taxation and infrastructure development must be the primary elements for Government planning on the pathway to net zero emissions from the light vehicle sector, according to the FCAI.  These recommendations form part of the FCAI submission in response to the Commonwealth Government’s Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap.  According […]

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The strength in the new vehicle market has continued with a new July record of 99,486 sales.  This result is 2.7 per cent higher than the July 2023 result which was the previous highest July on record. FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the result would have exceeded 100,000 if Tesla and Polestar sales were […]

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A total of 42,541 motorcycles and Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) were sold from January to June 2024, marking a decrease of 5.6 per cent compared with the same period in 2023. Road motorcycles represented 39.0 per cent of total sales with 16,568 units sold, a decrease of 5.0 per cent on 2023 figures. OHV made […]

Learn More from FCAI releases January – June 2024 motorcycle sales

Australian customers took delivery of 119,659 new vehicles during June to mark the end of the 2023-24 financial year. Total sales for the first six months of 2024 were 632,412 vehicles, a year-to-date increase of 8.7 per cent on last year and surpassing the previous record of 605,522 in 2018. However, monthly sales declined by […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the substantial commitment to the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and the infrastructure required to support them in the New South Wales (NSW) State Budget. Tony Weber, CEO of FCAI, said the budget measures will play a pivotal role in transforming the automotive landscape in NSW. “The […]

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The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to the Chamber: BYD Australia Pty Ltd, Isuzu Australia Limited and LTS Auto Holdings Pty Ltd (JAC Auto). FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said the inclusion of these new members highlights the breadth of the FCAI membership in […]

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