Brands call on Albanese to adopt CO2 targets
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.
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Industry welcomes WA electric vehicle funding
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.
Supply not demand drives March ’22 vehicle sales
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) says that supply rather than demand was the primary driver of new car sales in March 2022.
New car industry wants road user charges scheme
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) which represents the majority of new vehicle distributors in Australia is again calling for the federal government to reform taxation on motorists.
Toyota Hilux leads strong February new car market
In spite of global supply chains not yet fully stabilised from the impacts of the pandemic, Australia recorded 85,340 new vehicle sales in February 2021, a 1.6% increase on February 2021 figures. The Toyota Hilux remained Australia’s best-selling new vehicle with 4803 units sold in February 2022.
Tasmania bucks declining new car sales trend
In spite of the ongoing issues in the global automotive supply chain Tasmania bucked the national trend with a 15% year-on-year increase in new vehicle sales to 1468 units in January 2022.
Utes lead booming new Aussie car market
The booming light commercial and SUV segments saw a total of 1,049,831 vehicles across Australia in 2021, which represented a 14.5% increase on 2020.