Automotive industry bodies have welcomed the Albanese Labor Government’s release of a discussion paper that captures the critical issues to be addressed in a national electric vehicle (EV) strategic plan.
The Tesla Model 3 has shot up the Australian new vehicle sales chart to fourth place overall in August 2022.
The professional body which represents the new vehicle industry has welcomed the Federal Governments move to build a strategy to reduce vehicle emissions and increase zero and low emission vehicle options to Australians.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) says the relatively flat result of new car sales for July 2022 compared to July 2021 shows the market has not normalised since the beginning of the pandemic.
The professional bodies representing the Australian automotive ecosystem have reached agreement on critical positions and pathways to achieve the transition and electrification of the nation’s motor vehicle fleet. The organisations which met for a summit include the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA), the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the Motor Trades Association of Australia and five of its state members, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, and the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). Representing the sector that make, sell, distribute, provide novated leasing, service, repair, supply aftermarket parts, components, and accessories, dismantle, recycle, and trains automotive professionals, the professional bodies have agreed to more than 25 principles including: Embracing the electrification of the Australian motor vehicle fleet.Mandating CO2 targets, not Electric Vehicles (EV) targets.Supporting the Federal Government in developing a National Zero and Low Emission Vehicle (ZLEV) Electrification Transition Strategy.Considering the entire registered vehicle fleet and the needs and requirements of Australians who own and operate them.Maintaining the safety, security, service, repair, and efficiency of the legacy Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fleet.Opposing the introduction of bans that limit consumer choice and remove options for meeting car owners' needs and Australia's emission reduction targets.Ensuring Government targets and milestones are Federally led (or at least nationally consistent), are realistic, supported by facts and sound data, and applied to an Australian context.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries is congratulating the Albanese Government for increasing Australia’s emission reduction targets to 43%. It is calling on the Albanese Government to take another step and develop a specific automotive emissions reduction target.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Australia managing director and chief executive Kevin Flynn and Volvo Car Australia managing director Stephen Connor have been newly appointed as new board directors for the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries following its annual general meeting on May 25, 2022.
In spite of supply constraints the Toyota Hilux Ute remains Australia’s best-selling selling new car with 5178 units registered in May 2022, followed by the Toyota RAV4 with 3925, the Ford Ranger with 3751, the Toyota Corolla with 3310 and the Toyota Landcruiser with 2667.
Following the Labor Party and Anthony Albanese's landmark election victory on the weekend, car brands nationwide have begun calling for the adoption of an emissions reduction scheme.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has welcomed Western Australia’s announcement of $60 million in funding to support the uptake of electric vehicles.