About
FCAI is the peak industry organisation representing the manufacturers and importers of passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and motorcycles in Australia.
COVID-19 Information
The Australian motoring industry remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Australian consumers can safely access emergency repairs or maintenance for their vehicles. This includes the replacement of faulty Takata airbags. The industry strictly observes all required hygiene and physical distancing practices. For more information, please click here.
Representing the Australian Auto Industry
Australia's top sellers
January 2021
- Toyota HiLux
- Ford Ranger
- Toyota RAV4
- Toyota LandCruiser
- Mazda CX-5
Sales
Total sales for January 2021 were reported at 79,666 units, a 11.1 per cent increase over the same month in 2020. Passenger vehicles dropped 9.3 per cent with 18,590 sales, while SUVs were up 17.4per cent with 41,544 sales and light commercial vehicles up by 24.6 per cent with 17,485 sales.
SUV Industry sales for January 2021 totalled
41,544
The Sports Utility Market is down by 6,161 vehicle sales (-9.3%) while the Light Commercial Market is up by 3,450 vehicle sales (24.6%); and the Heavy Commercial Vehicle Market is up by 238 vehicle sales (13.2%) versus January 2020.
Car owners urged to protect rego
Car manufacturers are urging vehicle owners to protect their vehicle registration by promptly checking the Takata recall status of their vehicles. Immediate arrangements need to be made with Brand dealerships to have any faulty Takata airbags replaced. A faulty Takata airbag can kill or seriously injure vehicle occupants...
Codes of Practice
This code is prepared under the direction of the FCAl Board, and endorsed by FCAI members.
Takata Airbag Recall
A new website tool is available now which allows you to check quickly whether your vehicle is affected by the Takata Airbag Recall. Go to www.IsMyAirbagSafe.com.au and enter your number plate and state. Or text the word TAKATA to 0487 247 224.
Investigation Uncovers Counterfeit Conspiracy
An investigation by Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) initiative Genuine is Best has revealed that dangerous counterfeit car parts are arriving in Australia, concealed in shipments of parallel and aftermarket vehicle parts. More than one in two (62 per cent) of the parts purchased in a Test Buy Program...