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FCAI appoints new Board

7th June 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors and new office bearers following the Annual General Meeting on 25 May 2022.

Supply constraints continue to restrict new vehicle market

3rd June 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for May 2022.
A total of 94,383 vehicles were sold in May bringing the year-to-date total to 437,884. This result represents a decrease of 6.4 per cent on the same month in 2021.

Time for Federal Government to adopt FCAI CO2 target

23rd May 2022

Following the election, car manufacturers are maintaining their call for the Federal Government to adopt the industry’s own voluntary emission reduction scheme for Australia’s light vehicle fleet.

FCAI welcomes Western Australia’s Electric Vehicle package

10th May 2022

 The FCAI, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia, has welcomed Western Australia’s announcement of $60 million in funding to support the uptake of electric vehicles.

Global issues continue to dampen new car deliveries

4th May 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s Automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for April 2022.
A total of 81,065 vehicles were sold in April bringing the year-to-date total to 343,501. This result represents a decrease of 12.2 per cent on the same month in 2021.

Federal funding to increase fuel quality

13th April 2022

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has acknowledged the Federal Government’s allocation of $250 million in funding to improve Australia’s fuel quality.

FCAI releases brand CO2 emissions data

12th April 2022

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has released CO2 emission data for each automotive brand as part of its industry led voluntary CO2 Emissions Standard.
The methodology which underpins the standard and 2021 results for each automotive manufacturer can be found at the link below.

FCAI releases motorcycle sales figures for first quarter 2022

8th April 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for motorcycles, scooters and off highway vehicles (OHV) for the first quarter of 2022.
A total of 24,338 motorcycles, scooters and OHVs were sold between January and March.

FCAI releases March 2022 new car sales figures

5th April 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for March 2022.
A total of 101,233 vehicles were sold in March bringing the year-to-date total to 262,436. This year‑to-date result represents a slight decrease of 0.

FCAI welcomes further EV subsidies for Victorians

2nd April 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry has today welcomed the Victorian Government’s announcement of an additional $7.2 million in electric vehicle subsidies.
With demand for zero emission vehicles growing, the Victorian government has provided another $7.

Australia’s automotive industry delivers on emission reduction targets

29th March 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive sector, has released the 2021 results of the industry led voluntary emissions standard.
The standard was established in 2020 in the absence of a Federally led and mandated emissions target for Australia’s transport sector.

Three State Governments lay foundation for a transport sector powered by hydrogen

25th March 2022

The FCAI, Australia’s peak body for the automotive industry, has welcomed $20 million in funding to build Australia’s first renewable hydrogen refuelling station network.

Rising cost of living throws spotlight on tax reform for Australian motorists

23rd March 2022

Recent focus on the rising cost of living in Australia has reinvigorated debate on the fuel excise. This presents an unprecedented opportunity to scrap ineffective and antiquated taxes on Australian motorists.

FCAI welcomes Queensland Government electric vehicles incentives

16th March 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for the automotive industry in Australia has cautiously welcomed the Queensland Government’s announcement of $55 million in electric vehicle incentives.

FCAI releases February 2022 new car sales figures

3rd March 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for February 2022.
A total of 85,340 vehicles were sold in February. This represents a 1.6 per cent increase on February 2021 figures.

FCAI releases January 2022 new car sales figures

3rd February 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released new vehicle sales figures for January 2022.
A total of 75,863 vehicles were sold in January. This represents a 4.8 per cent decrease on January 2021 figures.

FCAI releases motorcycle sales for 2021

11th January 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for motorcycles and off highway vehicles (OHV) for 2021.
A total of 123,530 motorcycles and OHVs were sold throughout 2021. This represents an increase of 13.4 per cent on 2020 figures.

FCAI releases VFACTS 2021 new vehicle sales figures

6th January 2022

The FCAI, the peak body for Australia’s automotive industry, has today released sales figures for the 2021 calendar year. 
A total of 1,049,831 vehicles were sold across Australia in 2021, which represents a 14.5 per cent increase on 2020.

Keep safe when riding ATVs and Side by Side Vehicles this holiday season

22nd December 2021

Australia’s peak automotive body, The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), is urging families to make safety the priority when riding off-road vehicles this holiday season.

Christmas Car Check Encouraged

16th December 2021

Summer 2021 has the potential to see multiple hazards converge to create risk on Australian roads. A do-it-yourself pre-departure checklist has been issued by automotive industry initiative Genuine is Best, as Australia prepares for holidays this summer.

FCAI acknowledges vehicle direction in ALP Powering Australia Plan

3rd December 2021

The direction for electric vehicle support and vehicle emissions outlined in the ALP Powering Australia plan released today supporting the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been acknowledged as a step forward in the policy discussion around lowering vehicle emissions according to...

Car market declines due to supply shortages

3rd December 2021

Car sales in Australia have dropped 15.3 per cent on November 2020 sales, with 80,639 new vehicles sold in November 2021. “Demand across the sector remains strong with the drop in sales reflecting well recognised international supply chain issues,” FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said.

It's Ride Your Motorcycle Week

29th November 2021

Ride Your Motorcycle Week starts today and Australian riders nationwide are revving up and taking part in the annual initiative prompting motorcyclists to shake off lockdown and get back on the bike.

Australia, Get Back on Your Bike!

10th November 2021

Ride Your Motorcycle Week is back and this year its focus is getting riders back on their bikes after lockdown as summer riding season beckons.
The annual event will run from November 29 to December 5. With motorcycle, scooter and off-highway vehicle sales up 8.

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