Toyota Chief Elected FCAI President, Calls For Action On Transport And CO2

Toyota Australia boss Dave Buttner has been elected president of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), replacing ex-local Ford boss Bob Graziano who vacated the role in March.

The FCAI is the collective body representing Australia’s car- and bike-makers, both as locally-based manufacturers and importers.

Mr Buttner has sat on the FCAI board for the last two years, during which time he also took on the top job at Toyota Australia. 

And now, as president of the Chamber, Mr Buttner has wasted no time outlining an intention to push the Federal Government on issues regarding future transport options and CO2 emissions. 

Buttner’s employer, Toyota, along with Ford and Holden will all have exited the Australian manufacturing scene by the end of 2017, changing the shape of the industry and leaving the likes of parts suppliers vulnerable. 

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