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.
RedBook launches VIN-level factory options identification tool
RedBook Australia has launched a new VIN-specific vehicle lookup tool that enables users to identify factory-fitted options for individual vehicles using authorised manufacturer data.Developed in partnership with S&P Global Mobility and supported by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the new tool draws on data provided by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to improve transparency around vehicle specifications, particularly in the used vehicle market.RedBook General Manager Adrian Givoye said the new tool gives industry stakeholders—including dealers, insurers, and financiers—access to reliable information about how a vehicle was originally built.“This new solution helps deliver clarity and confidence by more accurately reflecting factory specifications,” Givoye said.
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.
Falling BEV sales concern new vehicle distributors
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.
