Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Aussies buying more cars, making more purchase plans
The latest trend data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows an increase in new car purchases over the past month. Meanwhile, more Australians are making plans to buy a new car in the next four years, according to Roy Morgan research.
Car Loans
18 Sep, 2017
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
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ACCC urges Aussies to use fuel price websites
In a statement released today, Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) Chairman Rod Sims has urged Aussies to empower themselves by using fuel price data from website and apps.
Car Loans
14 Sep, 2017
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
ASIC bans flex commissions to encourage fairer car finance
A formal ban on car finance flex commissions has been introduced by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), to help protect financially inexperienced consumers from excessive interest charges on their car loans.
Car Loans
07 Sep, 2017
2 min read
Nick Bendel
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Sales of new motor vehicles hits speed bump
Car sales fell during July, although sales volumes moderately increased over the year, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Car Loans
16 Aug, 2017
1 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
ACCC cracking down on car industry
The draft report illustrates an urgent need to address widespread issues, with the ACCC receiving more than 10,000 complaints over the last two years.
Car Loans
10 Aug, 2017
3 min read
Nick Bendel
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ACCC takes action against Holden
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07 Aug, 2017
3 min read
Mark Bristow
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QBE refunds car insurance after ASIC review
Insurance provider QBE has paid out $15.9 million in refunds to car insurance customers who were receiving little to no benefit from their policies, following a review from the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC).
Car Loans
03 Aug, 2017
2 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
Aussies love cars more, petrol less
Our love affair with cars has deepened over the past five years, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Car Loans
28 Jul, 2017
2 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Cars? In this Economy?
Australians are less confident about their finances now than they were at the beginning of 2017, according to Roy Morgan Research.
Car Loans
18 Jul, 2017
2 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Car crime stats up
Keep an eye on your car keys – new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that in 2016, car crime across Australia reached its highest level since 2012, driven by spiking car theft numbers in key states.
Car Loans
07 Jul, 2017
1 min read
Nick Bendel
Property & Personal Finance Writer
Sales of new motor vehicles climb 4.9%
One of Australia’s key economic indicators has performed quite strongly over the past year, new data has revealed.
Car Loans
20 Jun, 2017
2 min read
Nick Bendel
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Car loan provider slugged $11m for lending violations
Motor Finance Wizard will pay more than $11 million to address concerns about its lending practices.
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26 May, 2017
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