Thousands of South Australian Motorists Face safety Threat
Car manufacturers have warned more than 47,000 faulty airbags, with a potential to seriously injure or kill vehicle occupants, need to be promptly replaced in South Australia.
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FCAI Releases May 2019 New Vehicle sales Figures
New vehicle sales for the month of May 2019 were announced today by the peak body of the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
On a monthly basis, sales totalled 92,561 new vehicles, a decrease of 8.1 per cent on the same month in 2018.
FCAI Deplores Victorian Government’s Suggestion of Luxury Car Tax on Vehicles
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has spoken out strongly against reports the Victorian State Government is set to implement a Luxury Car Tax (LCT) on vehicles over $100,000.
“It is money grabbing at its worst,” said Tony Weber, chief executive of the FCAI.
Misleading CPD Proposals Risk Greater Complacency by ATV Users – Putting More Lives at Risk
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has expressed concerns regarding current proposals to modify All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).
Farmers Urged to Check Vehicles
Car manufacturers want farmers to check all vehicles on their farms to see if they are affected by the Takata airbag recall.
“Many of these vehicles will be used by farmers and their families travelling long distances every day,” Mr Weber said.
FCAI Releases April 2019 New Vehicle sales Figures
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak industry body for the automotive industry, today announced the new vehicle sales figures for the month of April 2019. Total sales for the month were 75,550 units, an 8.9 per cent decrease on April 2018 when 82,930 sales were recorded.
Holiday Travellers Urged to Ask Takata Questions
Car manufacturers want holiday travellers to make sure they check whether the family vehicle is affected by the Takata airbag recall.
VFACTS Figures Confirm New Vehicle sales for the Month of March 2019
According to the peak industry body of the automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), new vehicle sales reached a total of 99,442 vehicles during March. This represents a decrease of 7,546 vehicles sales, or 7.1 per cent, on the same period in 2018.
Automotive Industry Welcomes Alp’s Vehicle Emissions Plan
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak automotive industry body, has welcomed the release of Labor’s environmental policy which includes a new focus on low emissions and electric vehicle targets.
Volkswagen’s Michael Bartsch to Join FCAI Board
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) announced today that Michael Bartsch has been appointed as a director to the board of management of the automotive sector’s peak industry body.
FCAI Announces Multiple Languages across its innovative “ismyairbagsafe.com.au” website
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has announced the addition of a range of languages other than English to the home page of its innovative website, www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
FCAI Reports 87,102 New Vehicle sales During February 2019
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has reported sales of 87,102 new vehicles during the month of February 2019. This represents a decrease of 9.3 per cent on the same period last year.
On a year to date basis, the industry reported 169,096 sales, or a decrease of 8.
FCAI Website Helps Identify More Than One Million Australian Vehicles Fitted With Deadly Takata...
Monday 4th March: The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has revealed that more than one million vehicles have been identified as carrying faulty Takata airbags through the industry website, www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au
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FCAI Comments on NSW Labor Party Vehicle Taxation Proposal
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) today commented on the New South Wales Labor party's proposal to increase taxation on vehicles over $100,000 to seven per cent.
"It's a tax on a tax," said Tony Weber, Chief Executive of the FCAI.
FCAI Applauds Infrastructure Australia'S $58 Billion Plan for Australian Roads and Electric...
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has applauded the release of Infrastructure Australia’s Infrastructure Priority List which presents a record $58bn project pipeline.
The Automotive Industry Reports More Than 81,000 New Vehicle sales in January
January 2019 signaled a cautious start to the year for new vehicle sales in Australia, according to results released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS. A total of 81,994 new vehicles were sold during the month, down 7.4 per cent on the same period in 2018.
Auto Industry'S Takata Website Tops Six Million
Australians have now made more than six million vehicle checks on the automotive industry’s Takata Airbag recall website www.ismyairbagsafe.com.au.
In checking these six million vehicles, they have identified more than 915,000 vehicles whose airbag inflators are affected by the safety recall.
FCAI Applauds Senate Select Committee Report on Electric Vehicles
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, has applauded the recommendations of the Senate Select Committee Inquiry into Electric Vehicles.
Final Motorcycle sales Result for 2018
Australia’s Motorcycle Market (which includes the ATV/SSV market) fell 8.7 per cent in 2018, with total sales for the full calendar year of 95,080.
The 2018 market again remained relatively steady in terms of its composition with road bikes remaining the most popular category and comprising 38.
sales Down in Challenging 2018 Environment
New vehicle sales declined over a challenging 2018, according to results released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
National vehicle sales for December fell by 14.
Keep Your Kids SAfe on All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) This Festive Season
Make safety your first priority when children are out riding on ATVs during this Christmas holiday season.
2018 sales Pass the One Million Mark as Flat Market Persists
National motor vehicle sales eclipsed the one million year-to-date sales mark during November 2018, in a month which overall sales were down according to the latestdata released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.
Industry Welcomes Passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the passage of the Road Vehicle Standards Bill through the Senate. The Road Vehicle Standards Act will provide the primary framework for motor vehicle standards in Australia.
Suv sales Surge in Soft October Market
Overall national sales of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) continued to climb in October, despite the overall vehicle market in Australia declining over the month, according to the latest data released today by the motor industry’s statistical service, VFACTS.