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Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Finance your electric vehicle purchase with some of March’s best car loans

With a new electric vehicle on its way to Australia and a new lowest green car loan hitting the market, March may be your time to consider making a sustainable choice for your next vehicle purchase.

Car Loans

03 Mar, 2022

2 min read

Finance your electric vehicle purchase with some of March’s best car loans
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

There’s a new EV coming to Australia: How does it compare to a Tesla?

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) market will see a new manufacturer enter this year, with the arrival of the BYD Atto 3 expected in July.

Car Loans

24 Feb, 2022

3 min read

There’s a new EV coming to Australia: How does it compare to a Tesla?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

New lowest car loan from loans.com.au a win for electric vehicles

There’s a new ultra-low car loan interest rate in the market from loans.com.au, and it could make an electric vehicle more affordable for some borrowers. Discover potential loan repayments on the top four popular EVs today.

Car Loans

21 Feb, 2022

3 min read

New lowest car loan from loans.com.au a win for electric vehicles
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Car subscription service Carbar raises $28.9m - Is it better to own your own car, or is renting the way of the future?

A car lease service has raised almost $30 million through a Netflix-adjacent subscription model, reigniting the age-old question of whether it’s better to purchase a vehicle or if renting is the way of the future.

Car Loans

15 Feb, 2022

6 min read

Car subscription service Carbar raises $28.9m - Is it better to own your own car, or is renting the way of the future?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Toyota remains most popular car brand in January

New figures released show that Australians remain loyal to Toyota, as the Toyota Hilux sold the highest volume of vehicles in January 2022, according to the FCAI.

Car Loans

04 Feb, 2022

3 min read

Toyota remains most popular car brand in January
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Australian electric vehicle sales almost tripled in 2021

New sales figures released by the Electric Vehicle Council have revealed that Australia is on the brink of an electric vehicle economic boom – if the federal government is willing to take more action.

Car Loans

01 Feb, 2022

3 min read

Australian electric vehicle sales almost tripled in 2021
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Westpac partners with Plenti to help grow adoption of electric vehicles in Australia

Westpac has announced a new funding deal with consumer fintech lender Plenti to help make the transition to electric vehicle ownership easier for Australians.

Car Loans

28 Jan, 2022

2 min read

Westpac partners with Plenti to help grow adoption of electric vehicles in Australia
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Hit the road this summer with December’s top car loans

Easing border restrictions, warm weather and some well-deserved time off are the perfect ingredients for a great Aussie road trip. Perhaps all that’s missing is the car.

Car Loans

15 Dec, 2021

2 min read

Hit the road this summer with December’s top car loans
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Top-rated green car loans for your electric vehicle purchase

New car sales figures have seen an overall decline for the first time in 11 months, but electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise.

Car Loans

23 Nov, 2021

2 min read

Top-rated green car loans for your electric vehicle purchase
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Federal Government commits to increased funding to electric vehicle infrastructure

Australians considering making the move to purchasing an electric vehicle have been provided with even more support, with the Morrison Government revealing a significant financial boost to its investment in charging infrastructure.

Car Loans

09 Nov, 2021

5 min read

Federal Government commits to increased funding to electric vehicle infrastructure
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the best new vehicle loans to get you on the road post-lockdown

If you’re considering purchasing a new vehicle and are seeking financing, you’ll want to ensure you do your research and choose the most competitive car loan option. RateCity has thankfully done the hard work for you with the RateCity Leaderboards.

Car Loans

13 Oct, 2021

2 min read

Some of the best new vehicle loans to get you on the road post-lockdown
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Expert tips for car buying in lockdown, as new car sales continue to climb

New vehicle sales figures saw considerable growth in August, despite Covid-19 related lockdowns restricting access to showrooms in many states and territories.

Car Loans

17 Sep, 2021

3 min read

Expert tips for car buying in lockdown, as new car sales continue to climb