Small Cars Push Motor Vehicle Market Towards Record Year
Another record month of small and light car sales has all but ensured that the
Australian motor vehicle market is heading for its fourth straight annual sales
record.
Media Releases
Motor Industry Gears Up for End of Year sales Push
4 November 2005
Australian motor vehicle sales dropped slightly in October, interrupting a run
of record monthly results that have pushed the market to new heights this year.
Scooters Lead Motorcycle sales Surge
The booming popularity of scooters has put the Australian motorcycle industry
on track for a big increase in annual sales in 2005.
Automotive Industry Support for Workplace Reforms
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has offered its support
for the WorkChoices package announced by the Federal Government
yesterday.
"We are pleased to see the additional level of detail that is now
available about the proposed reforms" said FCAI Chief Executive, Peter
Sturrock.
Record Month as Small Car sales Boom
5 October 2005
The Australian motor vehicle market continues to head towards a new annual record,
driven by a big increase in demand for smaller cars and light trucks.
Consumers Need to Be Informed About Ethanol Suitability
Thursday, 22 September 2005
"It is essential that Australian vehicle owners must be accurately informed about
the suitability of vehicles to operate on ethanol blended petrol," said the Chief
Executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, Mr Peter Sturrock.
Sydney Car Terminal Closure: More Traffic, Few Jobs
A plan to relocate car imports from Sydney's Darling Harbour to far-flung Port
Kembla will add thousands of truck movements to crowded Sydney roads and cost
New South Wales jobs, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries
(FCAI).
Fuel Prices Fail to Slow Booming Car Market
The Australian motor vehicle market seems almost certain to set its fourth annual
straight sales record, following booming sales in August.
Motorcycle sales Comparison From January - June 2005
Motorcycle Sales Comparison1
Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 Off-Road From January - June 2005
Motorcycle Sales Data Top 10 Off-Road1
Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 Road - January to June 2005
Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 Road1
Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 ATVs From January - June 2005
Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 ATVs1
Motorcycle sales Data - Top 10 (Excluding ATVs) January - June 2005
Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 (excluding ATVs)1
Motorcycle sales Show Strong Growth
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.
Small Car sales Boost Car Market in July
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.
Banned Bikes No Barrel of Monkeys
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.
All New Aston Martin Opens Line-Up for Australian Motor Show
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.
Speech by Mr T Gorman - Fapm Annual Convention, July 21st 2005
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.
Car Industry Smashes All-Time sales Records in June
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.
Car sales Strong in May
The Australian motor vehicle market has continued to generate strong growth,
posting its fifth consecutive monthly record of the year in May.
Motorcycle sales Boom Rides on
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.
Motor Vehicle Market Powers Ahead in April
Australian motor vehicle sales continued at record levels last month, powered
by strong demand for small cars and Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs).
Industry Calls for Continued Consultation on China Fta
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.
Car Market Achieves Record First Quarter sales
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.