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Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Tesla Model Y 10th highest selling car: how to finance an electric vehicle

The Tesla Model Y is the 10th highest selling vehicle in the country. If you’re in the market for an electric vehicle, it’s worth knowing that many Australian lenders offer lower-rate ‘green’ car loans for just this purchase.

Car Loans

06 Dec, 2022

4 min read

Tesla Model Y 10th highest selling car: how to finance an electric vehicle
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Top rated car loan interest rates for November

Considering purchasing a vehicle in time for Christmas? You’ll want to ensure you’re comparing the best car loan options for your financial needs and situation.

Car Loans

04 Nov, 2022

3 min read

Top rated car loan interest rates for November
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Petrol prices are on the rise: how an Electric Vehicle could save you money this October

Petrol prices are officially set to soar again following the end of the fuel excise tax cut for Australian drivers of petrol cars. So, it may be worth considering the long-term benefits of electric vehicles.

Car Loans

05 Oct, 2022

3 min read

Petrol prices are on the rise: how an Electric Vehicle could save you money this October
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Greater electric vehicle support rolls out in Australia: how to finance your first or next EV in September

There’s been a significant increase in the amount of support that lenders and the government are injecting into eco-friendly cars. So where can you find your best EV financing option?

Car Loans

07 Sep, 2022

3 min read

Greater electric vehicle support rolls out in Australia: how to finance your first or next EV in September
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Goodbye ‘range anxiety’: power poles to become electric vehicle chargers in latest NSW sustainability project

A new $2 million trial in NSW will see power poles to become EV chargers. For car buyers considering making the switch to electric, this may help ease the barrier of range anxiety in Australia.

Car Loans

31 Aug, 2022

4 min read

Goodbye ‘range anxiety’: power poles to become electric vehicle chargers in latest NSW sustainability project
Peter Terlato

Personal Finance Editor

Bank Australia to cease car loan funding for fossil fuel vehicles: the lenders trumpeting eco-friendly car initiatives

Bank Australia and Pepper Money are supporting the electric vehicle movement in Australia, offering commitments and products to offset the environmental issues spurred by the fossil fuel industry.

Car Loans

22 Aug, 2022

4 min read

Bank Australia to cease car loan funding for fossil fuel vehicles: the lenders trumpeting eco-friendly car initiatives
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

New EV model set to hit Australian shores: compare top-rated green car loans in August

A new lower-priced EV may be hitting Australian shores soon, and the ACT bans petrol car sales by 2035. Now may be the time to consider comparing your financing options for eco-friendly vehicles.

Car Loans

03 Aug, 2022

3 min read

New EV model set to hit Australian shores: compare top-rated green car loans in August
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

ACT to ban sale of petrol cars by 2035: is Australia ready to embrace electric vehicles?

The ACT will ban the sale of new petrol cars from 2035. But with several pressure points stopping Australians from switching to electric vehicles, will Australia be ready to embrace eco-friendly cars?

Car Loans

20 Jul, 2022

6 min read

ACT to ban sale of petrol cars by 2035: is Australia ready to embrace electric vehicles?
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Fight the rising cost of used cars with a top-rated car loan in July

If you’ve been in the market for a used car, you may have noticed that the cost is well above average. Drivers may instead want to prioritise a competitive, low-rate car loan to make this purchase more affordable.

Car Loans

06 Jul, 2022

3 min read

Fight the rising cost of used cars with a top-rated car loan in July
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Why are used cars so expensive right now?

If you’ve been looking for a used car and have been shocked by how high prices have risen, you’re not alone. While there are several factors that may have pushed used car prices upward, there are also several car financing options available for Australians in the market for a used car.

Car Loans

27 Jun, 2022

4 min read

Why are used cars so expensive right now?
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Looking for special offers this EOFY? Here are some other ways to save

Stock clearance car sales might be few and far between this end of financial year, but there are some special offers on finance that could help keep costs down.

Car Loans

15 Jun, 2022

3 min read

Looking for special offers this EOFY? Here are some other ways to save
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Financing the Tesla Model Y: some of the car loans options for EVs

The much-anticipated Tesla Model Y has finally been priced for Australia with the first fleet of vehicles set to hit our shores in August. So, what are your car loan options when financing the Tesla Model Y?

Car Loans

10 Jun, 2022

4 min read

Financing the Tesla Model Y: some of the car loans options for EVs