FCAI updates ATV online safety hub
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has revamped its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety website, with training materials and resources now hosted on a refreshed digital platform.
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Buyer confidence delivers best July new vehicle sales result yet
The latest VFACTS data has revealed the strongest July for vehicle sales on record, reflecting ongoing buyer confidence in 2025. Australians continued to show strong demand for new vehicles in July 2025, with 103, 097 delivered – up 3.6% on the same month last year.
FCAI welcomes dealer appeal dismissal
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has welcomed the Federal Court dismissing an appeal from 38 Mercedes-Benz dealers relating to commercial arrangements between them and Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd.. The FCAI says it reinforces the right of automotive brands to modernise their operations in line with evolving global business practices and consumer expectations. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the decision affirms the principle that private businesses in Australia should be free to structure their operations to best manage their business without excessive regulatory interference. “This decision is a clear recognition from the courts that businesses have the right to choose how they go to market,” Weber says. “The agency model is one of many approaches being explored internationally.
Motorcycle market steady in first half of 2025
Motorcycle and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) sales remained steady in the first half of 2025, according to data released on July 8, 2025 by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
Utes dominate as new car market holds strong
New vehicle sales across Australia totalled 122,509 units in June 2025, marking a 2.4% increase over the same month in 2024. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), this brings the year-to-date total to 608,811 new vehicles, demonstrating the strength and resilience of the automotive sector in spite of ongoing economic pressures.
FCAI: Government not making EV transition viable
The debit and credit regime of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) begins July 1, marking one of the biggest changes to the Australian motoring landscape in a century according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).
FCAI welcomes new QFleet emission reduction strategy
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) says the Queensland Government’s new QFleet Vehicle Emissions Reduction Strategy 2025-2030 is a balanced and realistic approach to decarbonising the state’s transport fleet. Unlike prescriptive targets that mandate specific technologies, this strategy focuses on reducing total fleet emissions while recognising the need for operational flexibility across Queensland’s decentralised public service. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber said the Queensland strategy also acknowledged key constraints to the electric vehicle transition: the limited availability of charging infrastructure and vehicle choice in some market segments. “The Queensland Government has recognised that the best pathway for emissions reduction is to utilise a range of vehicle technologies rather than focusing solely on battery electric vehicles,” Weber says. “Since the introduction of the Commonwealth Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard earlier this year, we have more information and evidence regarding the challenges of shifting to a lower-emission fleet of vehicles on Australian roads.
New SUV sales in May comprise 60.5% of the market
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) a total of 105,285 new vehicles were delivered to customers in May by Australian new car dealers. The market was down 5.2% compared to the same month in 2024.
Thorp and Sealey join new FCAI board of directors
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has announced the appointment of two new directors to its board, following the 2025 Annual General Meeting held on May 21 2025.
PHEV sales boomed in March, but battery electric sales slowed
Australians purchased 108,606 new vehicles during March, a decrease of 0.9% on the same period in 2024, which was the best March result yet recorded by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.
