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The next Australian International Motor Show will be held at Darling Harbour in Sydney in 2010.

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar.

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar said new motor vehicle sales were relatively strong in May, despite the impact of rising fuel prices and interest rates.

New research shows a reduction of more than 10 per cent in average emissions for new vehicles in the last five years.

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar says the FCAI remains optimistic about the future of the Australian car manufacturing industry, despite Mitsubishi's decision to close its Adelaide manufacturing operations.

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar: "It is likely that motorcycle sales are also being driven up by rising fuel prices, which have prompted a whole new generation of commuters to learn to ride."

The Australian motor vehicle market appears to have been unfazed by the November interest rate rise and the timing of the Federal election, says FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar.

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar.

FCAI chief executive Andrew McKellar: "The SUV market has rebounded strongly as brands have launched new generation models."

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