According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), Australia recorded 94,993 new vehicle sales during February 2025, a drop of 9.6% on the same month last year, as consumer demand remains subdued amid cost-of-living pressures.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reports 94,224 motorcycles and OHVs (Off-Highway Vehicles) were delivered to Australian customers in 2024, a decrease of 1.8% on the 2023 result. Off-road motorcycles recorded 41,178 units, experiencing a 2.6% increase, and road motorcycles recorded a 2.4% decrease to 34,266 units. Scooters declined 22.5% to 4,752.
Automotive distributors are reacting subduedly to a new record for vehicle sales in 2024. Consumers face a tough start to 2025 due to economic and political challenges.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) says the softening demand for new vehicles in November 2024 reflects cost-of-living pressures for private buyers. However, the FCAI says the preference for hybrid and plug-in hybrid technology in new vehicles continues.
Australia recorded 98,375 new vehicle sales in October 2024, surpassing one million for the year. However, it also showed that growth has eased in the last quarter. The October result is 7.9% down from last year's month and continues the market's easing during the second half of 2024.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has launched a user safety campaign for Side-by-Side vehicle users. The FCAI and members BRP, Honda, Kawasaki, Polaris and Yamaha jointly commissioned the development and deployment of this multi-platform safety campaign, which began on October 21.
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, 65,399 Motorcycles and Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) were sold from January to September 2024, representing a 4.9% decrease compared to 2023. The largest segment, off-road motorcycles, represented 40.6% of sales, with 26,521 units sold, a decrease of 2.5% from 2023.
Australia recorded 98,328 new vehicle sales in August 2024, making it the second-best August result. FCAI chief executive Tony Weber says this was a good result despite August 2024 being down by 10.6% from last year’s August number.
According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), a mix of technology, taxation, and infrastructure development must be the primary elements of Government planning for the pathway to net zero emissions from the light vehicle sector.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says sales of new motorcycles and off-highway vehicles (OHV) have challenged the sector in the first half of 2024. From January to June 2024, 42,541 motorcycles and OHVs were sold, a decrease of 5.6% compared to 2023.
