| 20 Jul, 2007 |
The motorcycle market is on target for another record year after achieving sales of more than 60,000 for the first half of 2007. Official... [ Full story ] |
| 20 Jul, 2007 |
Grand Prix racer Casey Stoner obtained his scooter L-Plates after doing the compulspru rider training course at Newcastle, NSW.... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Jul, 2007 |
4 July 2007 Australians have for the first time bought more than a million new motor vehicles in a financial year, according to retail sales... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Jun, 2007 |
Resurgent sales of Large cars and Sports Utility Vehicles have kept the Australian motor vehicle market on its record path. Official... [ Full story ] |
| 30 May, 2007 |
FCAI chief executive Peter Sturrock has criticised Queensland Premier Peter Beattie's announcement that the Queensland state government will... [ Full story ] |
| 29 May, 2007 |
Motorcycle sales continue to accelerate as more Australians turn to two wheels. Official retail sales figures released by the Federal Chamber... [ Full story ] |
| 29 May, 2007 |
FCAI Chief Executive Peter Sturrock has urged the South Australian Government to cut stamp duty on new vehicle purchases in the South... [ Full story ] |
| 3 May, 2007 |
Australian motor vehicle sales are on course towards a new all-time sales record following another strong result in April. Official VFACTS... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Apr, 2007 |
Australians bought a record number of cars, trucks and buses in the first quarter of 2007, according to official retail sales figures released... [ Full story ] |
| 15 Mar, 2007 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has cautiously welcomed the Federal Opposition's proposal to implement a $500 million Green Car... [ Full story ] |
| 12 Mar, 2007 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says the results of testing to establish the suitability of ethanol-blended petrol in motor... [ Full story ] |
| 6 Mar, 2007 |
The Australian automotive industry has shaken off the effects of last year's petrol price volatility and interest rate rises to post an... [ Full story ] |
| 2 Mar, 2007 |
The offices of FCAI were affected by the recent hail storm in Canberra and due to severe flooding, temporary office accommodation is being... [ Full story ] |
| 16 Feb, 2007 |
The President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), John Conomos AO, has announced the retirement on 1 June 2007 of FCAI... [ Full story ] |
| 13 Feb, 2007 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has thrown its weight behind moves by Gold Coast police to crack down on scooter riders who... [ Full story ] |
| 8 Feb, 2007 |
The Chief Executive of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), Peter Sturrock, has welcomed today's announcement by GM Holden about... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Feb, 2007 |
The Australian automotive industry has made a storming start to 2007, notching up record sales in January. Official VFACTS figures released... [ Full story ] |
| 25 Jan, 2007 |
Australian motorcycle sales have hit all-time highs as increasing numbers of commuters and lifestyle enthusiasts turn to two wheels. Figures... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Jan, 2007 |
The Australian automotive industry has posted its second highest annual sales total on record. Preliminary figures released today by the... [ Full story ] |
| 15 Dec, 2006 |
FCAI Chief Executive, Mr Peter Sturrock has strongly endorsed the Australian Government' decision to seek free trade agreement (FTA)... [ Full story ] |
| 8 Dec, 2006 |
Now in its 20th year, the Supplier of the Year Award, made annually by the FCAI, is one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Dec, 2006 |
Sales of light cars and Sports Utility Vehicles have helped the Australian motor vehicle market to a strong monthly result in November.... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Nov, 2006 |
Motor vehicle sales in Australia have rebounded over the last month thanks to surging demand for light cars and encouraging sales of family... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Oct, 2006 |
The long-running boom in small and car sales is showing the first signs of slowing according official motor industry figures released today.... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Sep, 2006 |
5 September 2006 Australian motor vehicle sales dipped slightly in August as the effects of high fuel prices and rising interest rates... [ Full story ] |
| 14 Aug, 2006 |
The popularity of electronic stability controls (ESC) in passenger motor vehicles is growing rapidly as the automotive industry makes the safety... [ Full story ] |
| 14 Aug, 2006 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of an LPG Autogas conversion subsidy.... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Aug, 2006 |
3 August 2006 FUEL PRICES AND MODEL CHANGES SHAPE CAR MARKET Australian motor vehicle sales in July were down just 1.4 per cent despite... [ Full story ] |
| 24 Jul, 2006 |
20 July 2006 MOTORCYCLE SALES RACE TO HALF YEAR RECORD Australian motorcycle sales have set a new half yearly record as commuters turn... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Jul, 2006 |
5 July 2006 Strong sales of small cars have helped the automotive industry to an encouraging sales result in the first half of 2006.... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Jun, 2006 |
5 June 2006 The Australian motor vehicle market remained slightly softer in May, with sales finishing just 0.6 per cent down on the record... [ Full story ] |
| 3 May, 2006 |
Record petrol prices appear to be taking a toll on the new motor vehicle market according to official figures released today by the Federal... [ Full story ] |
| 2 May, 2006 |
Motorcycle sales in Australia are continuing to accelerate as riders return to public roads in record numbers. Following a record 2005, the... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Apr, 2006 |
The Australian motor vehicle market has shown its resilience by setting a new record for the month of March. The industry shrugged off a... [ Full story ] |
| 31 Mar, 2006 |
The Australian automotive industry’s peak body, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has elected a new President. Mr John... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Mar, 2006 |
The growth in sales of light cars continued in February against the background of a general softening in the Australian motor vehicle market.... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Feb, 2006 |
Sales of the smallest passenger cars boomed in January as the Australian motor vehicle market continued on its record-setting way. According... [ Full story ] |
| 2 Feb, 2006 |
For the first time in three decades Australian motorcycle sales have exceeded 100,000 in a year. According to figures released today by the... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Jan, 2006 |
Australians bought more cars and trucks in 2005 than ever before to set an all-time motor vehicle sales record of 988,269, according to figures... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Dec, 2005 |
Another record month of small and light car sales has all but ensured that the Australian motor vehicle market is heading for its fourth... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Nov, 2005 |
4 November 2005 Australian motor vehicle sales dropped slightly in October, interrupting a run of record monthly results that have pushed the... [ Full story ] |
| 28 Oct, 2005 |
The booming popularity of scooters has put the Australian motorcycle industry on track for a big increase in annual sales in 2005. Figures... [ Full story ] |
| 10 Oct, 2005 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has offered its support for the WorkChoices package announced by the Federal Government yesterday.... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Oct, 2005 |
5 October 2005 The Australian motor vehicle market continues to head towards a new annual record, driven by a big increase in demand for... [ Full story ] |
| 22 Sep, 2005 |
Thursday, 22 September 2005 "It is essential that Australian vehicle owners must be accurately informed about the suitability of vehicles to... [ Full story ] |
| 8 Sep, 2005 |
A plan to relocate car imports from Sydney’s Darling Harbour to far-flung Port Kembla will add thousands of truck movements to crowded... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Sep, 2005 |
The Australian motor vehicle market seems almost certain to set its fourth annual straight sales record, following booming sales in August.... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Aug, 2005 |
Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 (excluding ATVs) |
| 4 Aug, 2005 |
Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 ATVs |
| 4 Aug, 2005 |
Motorcycle Sales Data - Top 10 Road |
| 4 Aug, 2005 |
Motorcycle Sales Data Top 10 Off-Road |
| 4 Aug, 2005 |
Motorcycle Sales Comparison |
| 3 Aug, 2005 |
3 August 2005 Booming sales of small cars have boosted the Australian new car market to near-record levels in July. According the VFACTS... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Aug, 2005 |
3 August 2005 Motorcycle sales in Australia grew strongly in the first six months of 2005, according to official industry sales figures... [ Full story ] |
| 1 Aug, 2005 |
1 August 2005 BANNED BIKES NO BARREL OF MONKEYS The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) supports the Victorian... [ Full story ] |
| 29 Jul, 2005 |
28 July 2005 Aston Martin’s new Porsche-rivalling small car, the V8 Vantage, has made an early bid to become the... [ Full story ] |
| 27 Jul, 2005 |
Grant, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Good morning and thank you for the introduction, and the very kind invitation to be... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Jul, 2005 |
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... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Jun, 2005 |
The Australian motor vehicle market has continued to generate strong growth, posting its fifth consecutive monthly record of the year in... [ Full story ] |
| 19 May, 2005 |
Motorcycle sales in Australia are continuing to grow rapidly, according to retail figures for the first quarter of 2005 released today by the... [ Full story ] |
| 4 May, 2005 |
Australian motor vehicle sales continued at record levels last month, powered by strong demand for small cars and Sports Utility Vehicles... [ Full story ] |
| 19 Apr, 2005 |
The automotive industry has called for the Australian Government to continue to consult closely on all relevant issues arising from forthcoming... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Apr, 2005 |
The Australian motor vehicle market has shrugged off an interest rate rise and rising petrol prices to post a record sales result in March.... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Mar, 2005 |
Holden has narrowly outsold long-time market leader Toyota as the Australian motor vehicle market continues its relentless sales growth.... [ Full story ] |
| 17 Feb, 2005 |
Motorcycle sales have accelerated to reach their highest level in more than two decades according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Feb, 2005 |
The surging new car market has maintained its momentum into the new year with record sales in January. According to figures released today by... [ Full story ] |
| 6 Jan, 2005 |
The Australian motor vehicle industry soared to its third consecutive annual sales record last year. According to official figures... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Dec, 2004 |
The Australian automotive industry has defied recent signs of a slow-down in economic growth, posting record sales for the month of November.... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Nov, 2004 |
Booming sales of four-wheel-drives, luxury cars and light commercial vehicles have pushed Australian motor vehicle sales to another record... [ Full story ] |
| 18 Oct, 2004 |
The inaugural Australian International Motor Show has attracted the third largest crowd of any motor show in Australia. Buyer demand has been... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Sep, 2004 |
Australian motor vehicle sales have set another monthly record, underlining this week’s strong national economic growth figures. According... [ Full story ] |
| 19 Aug, 2004 |
Australia's automotive industry has worked for many years to continually produce more fuel efficient and cleaner motor vehicles. Its work... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Aug, 2004 |
Australian motor vehicle sales remain on track to reach a new record this year, despite a slight dip in sales in July. VFACTS figures... [ Full story ] |
| 29 Jul, 2004 |
29 July 2004 Sydney's annual motor show has a new name and a... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Jul, 2004 |
An all time monthly sales record in June has carried the Australian motor industry to its best ever half yearly result. Australians bought... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Jun, 2004 |
Rising petrol prices have had no immediate effect on motor vehicle sales, with the automotive industry pushing to its 13th successive record... [ Full story ] |
| 26 May, 2004 |
A near record 30,000 people spent an estimated $2.5million on motorcycles and accessories at the 2004 Sydney Motorcycle Show which ended... [ Full story ] |
| 17 May, 2004 |
The President of Ford Australia Tom Gorman has been elected President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, the peak body for the... [ Full story ] |
| 5 May, 2004 |
Australian motor vehicle sales have set their 12th consecutive monthly record. Figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Apr, 2004 |
The Australian motor industry is gearing up for an all time record year on the back of the strongest first quarter sales ever. The Federal... [ Full story ] |
| 2 Apr, 2004 |
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. It's a great pleasure to join you here at the Adelaide Motor Show at a time of great dynamism and success... [ Full story ] |
| 9 Mar, 2004 |
Motorcycling is continuing to enjoy a resurgence of popularity, according to official registration figures released by the Federal Chamber of... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Mar, 2004 |
Australia's leading provider of rear vision mirrors for motor vehicles has been named the 2003 Supplier of the Year by the Federal Chamber of... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Mar, 2004 |
Australian motor vehicle sales are continuing their record-breaking run. The automotive industry has built on a record 2003 and best-ever... [ Full story ] |
| 9 Feb, 2004 |
The outcome of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the United States will yield significant opportunities for the Australian car... [ Full story ] |
| 15 Jan, 2004 |
Telstra will provide new innovative technology solutions to the automotive industry following the announcement today it had purchased the... [ Full story ] |
| 7 Jan, 2004 |
Australians bought more new motor vehicles in 2003 than ever before, according to sales figures released today. Industry statistician... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Dec, 2003 |
The all time annual record for new motor vehicle sales in Australia has been shattered with one sales month still to go. A record November sales... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Dec, 2003 |
The Australian motor industry has claimed the operation of its voluntary code of conduct for advertising of motor vehicles as a success which has... [ Full story ] |
| 6 Nov, 2003 |
The motor industry is predicting that last year’s all time annual motor vehicle sales record will be shattered by the end of November.... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Sep, 2003 |
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... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Aug, 2003 |
Strong demand for locally manufactured vehicles has resulted in record July sales, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of... [ Full story ] |
| 18 Jul, 2003 |
FAPM 2003 Convention, Hyatt Regency, Coolum, July 18, 2003 Geoff Polites, President, Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries Mr Chairman, Ladies... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Jul, 2003 |
Sales of motor vehicles in Australia in June set an all-time record of 92,058. It is the first time more than 90,000 vehicles have been delivered... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Jun, 2003 |
Motorcycle sales in Australia are continuing to rise, according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), peak... [ Full story ] |
| 26 May, 2003 |
The Australian automotive industry has committed itself to a proposed scheme to improve the driving skills of provisional licence holders. The... [ Full story ] |
| 23 May, 2003 |
The FCAI Motorcycle Group - the peak industry body representing the motorcycle industry - has backed the trial of the Q-Ride rider-training... [ Full story ] |
| 22 May, 2003 |
Sydney Motorcycle Show visitors Josef Stigler (left) and Pat Olivio (centre) discuss the just launched BMW R 1150 R Rockster with BMW... [ Full story ] |
| 15 May, 2003 |
The president of Ford Australia, Geoff Polites, has been elected president of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. Russell Scoular,... [ Full story ] |
| 5 May, 2003 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has increased its estimate of 2003 vehicle sales in Australia to 850,000. The three percent upward... [ Full story ] |
| 24 Apr, 2003 |
New models will make their first Australian public appearance in almost every category at the 2003 Sydney Motorcycle Show from May 15-18. The... [ Full story ] |
| 15 Apr, 2003 |
The Australian car industry has announced an ambitious new target for reduced fuel consumption of new passenger cars. "The industry has... [ Full story ] |
| 15 Apr, 2003 |
1. Introduction for the Voluntary Code of Practice 2. Objective 3. Definitions 4. Fuel Consumption Target 5. Parameters and Assumptions 6.... [ Full story ] |
| 15 Apr, 2003 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has welcomed a decision by the Federal Government to set a ten percent limit on the proportion of... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Apr, 2003 |
Australians bought more than 200,000 motor vehicles in the first quarter of 2003 - the first time the figure has ever been achieved. Buyers... [ Full story ] |
| 2 Apr, 2003 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has welcomed the falling road toll for motorcycle riders and pillion passengers in Victoria in 2002... [ Full story ] |
| 14 Mar, 2003 |
From left to right - The Honourable Ian Macfarlane MP, Paul Little and Peter Hanenberger Australia's leading provider of integrated... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Mar, 2003 |
Car, truck and four wheel drive sales have again hit record levels, according to February registration figures released today. A total of 66,735... [ Full story ] |
| 14 Feb, 2003 |
Rider training schemes around Australia are largely responsible for a dramatic decline in fatalities of novice motorcyclists, according to... [ Full story ] |
| 12 Feb, 2003 |
Teenage grand prix motorcycle star Casey Stoner recently swapped his Aprilia grand prix machine for a Honda CB250 street bike to complete a... [ Full story ] |
| 5 Feb, 2003 |
Australian car and commercial vehicle sales in January have exceeded 60,000 for the first time, establishing a new first month record for the third... [ Full story ] |
| 3 Feb, 2003 |
The peak industry body representing the major motorcycle and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) distributors has reinforced its support for on-going safety... [ Full story ] |
| 8 Jan, 2003 |
Australians bought an all time record 824,309 motor vehicles in 2002, according to registration figures released today. The result surpasses the... [ Full story ] |
| 8 Jan, 2003 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is expecting the motor vehicle market to be as strong in 2003 as it was in the record year just... [ Full story ] |
| 7 Jan, 2003 |
Australia is undergoing an unprecedented off-road motorcycle boom, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries' Motorcycle Group.... [ Full story ] |
| 17 Dec, 2002 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has expressed at the Government's decision not to introduce a maximum ethanol content of 10 per... [ Full story ] |
| 13 Dec, 2002 |
Australian car and component manufacturers have been delivered the long-term security to continue building on their record production and export... [ Full story ] |
| 13 Dec, 2002 |
The Federal Government's decision on post-2005 policy arrangements for the Australian automotive industry provides increased certainty and will... [ Full story ] |
| 12 Dec, 2002 |
Retail motorcycle sales in Australia have held steady despite the worsening drought and the Treasurer's recent forecast of lower economic growth.... [ Full story ] |
| 9 Dec, 2002 |
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has increased its forecast for a record sales year to 825,000 vehicles. The revision comes on the... [ Full story ] |
| 7 Oct, 2002 |
Australia's automotive exports are set to double to $10 billion a year by the end of this decade, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries... [ Full story ] |
| 4 Oct, 2002 |
The Australian motor industry has had its best ever first nine months of sales, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of... [ Full story ] |
| 25 Jul, 2002 |
Australia's vehicle manufacturers and importers support the objective of reducing tariffs on automotive products in keeping with Australia's... [ Full story ] |
| 27 Jun, 2002 |
"The Productivity Commission's Position Paper, Review of Automotive Assistance, provides a constructive contribution to the review of the... [ Full story ] |
| 13 May, 2002 |
Australia requires a globally competitive policy environment to accelerate the strong growth in investment, innovation and exports achieved by the... [ Full story ] |
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