Alex Ritchie
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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
Alex Ritchie
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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.
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04 Feb, 2022
3 min read
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
Georgia Brown
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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