3 August 2005
Booming sales of small cars have boosted the Australian new car market to near-record
levels in July.
According the VFACTS figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries (FCAI), a total of 78,299 cars, trucks and buses were sold last month,
up 1.
3 August 2005
Motorcycle sales in Australia grew strongly in the first six months of 2005, according to official industry sales figures released today.
The overall market increased by 8.3 per cent, compared to the same period in 2004.
1 August 2005
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) supports the Victorian Government's
decision to ban the sale of so-called monkey bikes , provided that the decision
does not impinge on the sale of legitimate mini-bikes by reputable motorcycle
manufacturers.
28 July 2005
Aston Martin's new Porsche-rivalling small car, the V8 Vantage, has made an early bid to become the star of this year's Australian International Motor Show.
Grant, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.
Good morning and thank you for the introduction, and the very kind invitation
to be with you in Queensland this morning.
The Australian automotive industry has for the first time sold more
than 100,000 motor vehicles in a single month, staying on course to
smash the annual sales record set last year.
The Australian motor vehicle market has continued to generate strong growth,
posting its fifth consecutive monthly record of the year in May.
Motorcycle sales in Australia are continuing to grow rapidly, according to retail
figures for the first quarter of 2005 released today by the Federal Chamber of
Automotive Industries.
Australian motor vehicle sales continued at record levels last month, powered
by strong demand for small cars and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs).
The automotive industry has called for the Australian Government to continue
to consult closely on all relevant issues arising from forthcoming FTA negotiations
with China.
The Australian motor vehicle market has shrugged off an interest rate rise and
rising petrol prices to post a record sales result in March.
According to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries, 86,426 cars, trucks and buses were sold last month - 0.
Holden has narrowly outsold long-time market leader Toyota as the Australian
motor vehicle market continues its relentless sales growth.
Motorcycle sales have accelerated to reach their highest level in more than two
decades according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
The FCAI says 89,374 motorcycles were sold in Australia last year - an increase
of 15,702 or 21.3 per cent over 2003.
The surging new car market has maintained its momentum into the new year with
record sales in January.
According to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries,
69565 new cars, trucks and buses were sold last month - a 7.
The Australian motor vehicle industry soared to its third consecutive annual
sales record last year.
According
to official figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive
Industries, 955,229 cars, trucks and buses were sold in 2004.
Record sales of motor vehicles in August have brought the total number of cars and trucks delivered in this year to close to 600,000, with one third of the sales year still to go.