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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
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Car loan sales up for July as interest in green vehicles grows

Despite many parts of Australia being pulled back into COVID-19-related lockdowns, demand for new vehicles continued to grow in July by 16.1% month-on-month, according to the FCAI.

Car Loans

18 Aug, 2021

3 min read

Car loan sales up for July as interest in green vehicles grows
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Car loans on the rise as car sales boom in Australia

ABS figures show car finance loan commitments increased 4.7% in May 2021, while the FCAI reported strong results for new vehicle sales in June, with Toyota coming out on top once again.

Car Loans

06 Jul, 2021

3 min read

Car loans on the rise as car sales boom in Australia
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

NSW Government incentivises electric vehicle buyers and June’s top green car loans

This week’s announcement of the 2021-22 NSW Budget revealed new measures to support the take-up of electric vehicles (EVs).

Car Loans

24 Jun, 2021

3 min read

NSW Government incentivises electric vehicle buyers and June’s top green car loans
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

How to get the best car loan rate before you visit the dealership

As our desire for a new set of wheels grows, Aussies looking to drive away in a new or used vehicle may be wondering what they can do to nab a competitive car loan rate. Here are RateCity’s tips for improving your chances of getting your best car loan.

Car Loans

25 May, 2021

4 min read

How to get the best car loan rate before you visit the dealership
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

New vehicle sales for April reach historic level

It would appear that demand for new vehicles is continuing to grow, with last month’s new vehicle sales figures reaching the highest level on record for the month of April.

Car Loans

10 May, 2021

2 min read

New vehicle sales for April reach historic level