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Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

How to finance an electric vehicle with top-rated loans this June

With greater infrastructure being rolled out for electric vehicles across New South Wales, June may be the month you consider making the switch to sustainable vehicles. So, which green car loans may help you put the pedal to the metal?

Car Loans

02 Jun, 2022

3 min read

How to finance an electric vehicle with top-rated loans this June
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Westpac lowers interest rates for hybrid and EVs: compare green car loan rates

Westpac revealed a new, lower car loan interest rate for customers considering purchasing a new or used hybrid or electric vehicle. Discover how it compares to other loans and how to compare green car financing.

Car Loans

19 May, 2022

3 min read

Westpac lowers interest rates for hybrid and EVs: compare green car loan rates
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

EV chargers to be installed across regional NSW: how you can afford an EV

Thousands of EV charges are set to be installed across regional NSW thanks to a new state government grant program. Discover how to overcome two barriers to purchasing an EV: range anxiety and cost.

Car Loans

09 May, 2022

3 min read

EV chargers to be installed across regional NSW: how you can afford an EV
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Finance your next used car purchase with May’s top car loans

Global supply issues are continuing to slow the delivery of new cars to Australia, but for those who are looking for a used car alternative, financing your vehicle doesn’t have to be a challenge.

Car Loans

06 May, 2022

2 min read

Finance your next used car purchase with May’s top car loans
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Finance your new or used vehicle with April’s top-rated car loans

While it may be more challenging these days to secure your next vehicle, finding the right financing option doesn’t have to be so hard.

Car Loans

06 Apr, 2022

2 min read

Finance your new or used vehicle with April’s top-rated car loans
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Car shortages to continue into 2023: What are your options?

Global supply chain issues for microprocessor units are expected to continue through to next year, further delaying the arrival of new cars and consequently driving up the prices of used cars.

Car Loans

25 Mar, 2022

3 min read

Car shortages to continue into 2023: What are your options?
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Is now the time to buy an EV?

With petrol prices currently on the high side, some Australians may be considering if now is the best time to bite the bullet and invest in an electric vehicle (EV). But with EV production also being affected by global events, your decision may not be as easy as you’d hoped.

Car Loans

10 Mar, 2022

3 min read

Is now the time to buy an EV?
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