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Auto Industry Welcomes Webb Dock Decision

2nd May 2012

Australia’s automotive industry has welcomed the decision announced today by the Victorian Government to redevelop Webb Dock West.
The decision will consolidate the automotive import and export trade by relocating it within the Port of Melbourne to the newly redeveloped Webb Dock West.

2012 Motorcycle sales Strong in First Quarter

11th April 2012

Official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) show that 25,526 new motorcycles, ATVs and scooters were sold in the first quarter of 2012. This number is an increase of 9.7 per cent (2,249 units) over the first quarter in 2011.

Suvs Continue to Dominate Aussie Car sales

4th April 2012

Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows continued strong growth in vehicle sales for 2012 with 97,616 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles sold in March. 
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Speech by FCAI Chief Executive, Ian Chalmers, to Cars of Tomorrow Conference

14th March 2012

Good morning
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
I welcome this opportunity because it gives me a chance to not only participate in this excellent event, but also to reinforce the importance of the automotive industry to Australia, now and in the future.

Consumer Choice Drives Car Fleet Co2 Profile

14th March 2012

FCAI Chief Executive, Ian Chalmers, noted today that significant improvements in vehicle technology have resulted in new cars in the Australian market recording their lowest ever carbon dioxide emissions.

Aussies’ Love for Suvs Bring Strong New Car sales

5th March 2012

Official VFACTS data released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) shows a second strong month for 2012 with 85,723 passenger cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles sold in February.
This is a 6.0 per cent increase (or 4,827 vehicles) compared to the same month in 2011.

FCAI Annual General Meeting & Annual Dinner 2012

2nd March 2012

Details for the FCAI Annual General Meeting & Annual Dinner - Monday 7th May 2012
Date:Monday 7 May 2012Venue:Parliament House, CanberraTime:Board Meeting 2-3pmAnnual General Meeting 3-5pmFCAI Dinner 7-10pm
I look forward to providing further information about these events in the near future.

Australian Auto Industry Thanks Senator Carr

1st March 2012

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has thanked outgoing Minister for Manufacturing, Senator Kim Carr, as he moves to the Human Services portfolio under the ministerial changes announced today by the Prime Minister.

Significant Improvement in Vehicle Co2 Emissions

7th February 2012

Significant improvements in vehicle technology have resulted in new cars in the Australian market recording their lowest ever carbon dioxide emissions.
The National Average Carbon Emission (NACE) figure for 2011 is 206.6 grams of CO2 per kilometre – down 2.

Strong Start to New Vehicle sales in 2012

3rd February 2012

The new vehicle market has started the year with a solid result, thanks mostly to Australians’ growing preference for sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

Motorcycle Industry Finishes 2011 in Strong Position

9th January 2012

Motorcycle sales in Australia continued to grow significantly in the final months of 2011, according to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

New Vehicle sales Top the Million Mark in 2011

5th January 2012

The Australian new motor vehicle market has staged a remarkable comeback in the second half of 2011 to finish above one million calendar-year sales for only the fourth time in history.

FCAI Welcomes Review of Queensland Quad Bike Laws

22nd December 2011

The manufacturers of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as quad bikes) welcome the Queensland Government’s move to strengthen safety requirements for the use of ATVs on farms.

FCAI Elects New President

13th December 2011

Australia’s peak body for the automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), has elected Mr Bob Graziano as its incoming President and Chairman of the Board. Mr Graziano will assume the FCAI President’s role effective from January 1, 2012.

FCAI Welcomes Senator Carr as Minister for Manufacturing

12th December 2011

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the retention of Senator Kim Carr as the Minister for Manufacturing in the new ministry announced today.

Australia Can Be Part of the Golden Age of Manufacturing

7th December 2011

Delivering the televised address at the National Press Club of Australia today, Mr Mike Devereux, FCAI President and Chairman and Managing Director of GM Holden, said that Australia stands at a fork in the road and must invest in the nation’s capability to design, engineer and build if we...

National Press Club Address, 7 December 2011

7th December 2011

FCAI President, Chairman and Managing Director GM Holden, Mike Devereux ‘Make it in Australia: why car manufacturing matters’   The product you never imagined Vice President, Steve Lewis, ladies and gentlemen and viewers at home, thank you for the opportunity to address the...

Strong November Car sales Point to Strong End to the Year

5th December 2011

The prospects of the Australian automotive industry topping one million sales this year have been boosted by a strong vehicle sales performance in November.

Automotive Industry Cautiously Welcomes Tpp Announcement

22nd November 2011

FCAI urges the Australian Government to ensure it achieves genuine reciprocal market access for Australian automotive manufacturers through bi-lateral and multi-lateral trade agreements.

FCAI President to Address the National Press Club of Australia

11th November 2011

On Wednesday 7 December, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries President Mike Devereux will address the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra.

Motor Vehicle sales Grow in October

4th November 2011

Strong motor vehicle sales results in the final months of 2011 have put the industry firmly on track to reach one million sales this year, according to Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) chief executive Ian Chalmers.

Motorcycle Industry Reports Strong Growth in Third Quarter of 2011

13th October 2011

Motorcycle sales in Australia continued to grow significantly in the third quarter of 2011, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

Motor Vehicle sales Grow in September

7th October 2011

Sales of new motor vehicles in Australia grew strongly in September, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Official VFACTS data shows 86,819 new vehicles were sold in the month of September, an increase of 2.

FCAI Appoints Chief Executive

11th September 2011

Ian Chalmers has been appointed chief executive of peak industry body the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
Mr Chalmers’ appointment follows the resignation of former FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar in July this year.
He will commence official duties as of Monday 19 September 2011.

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