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Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Highest selling car models revealed: how you could finance your next vehicle

From the trusted Ford Ranger to the city-friendly Hyundai i30, the highest selling car models have been revealed. If you’re considering purchasing a new vehicle this month, make your car loan search a little easier by comparing some of RateCity’s top-rated car loan options.

Car Loans

04 May, 2023

3 min read

Highest selling car models revealed: how you could finance your next vehicle
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Electric vehicle sales are up: What Australians need to make the switch

Battery electric vehicle and plug-in-hybrid sales have increased in March. However, there’s still a gap that must be addressed before more Australians make the switch to sustainable vehicles. 

Car Loans

05 Apr, 2023

3 min read

Electric vehicle sales are up: What Australians need to make the switch
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Electric vehicle sales continue to grow: top-rated green car loans for March

Vehicle sales in Australia recorded their best February result since pre-pandemic, as Australia’s growing love-affair with sustainable vehicles grew, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Car Loans

03 Mar, 2023

3 min read

Electric vehicle sales continue to grow: top-rated green car loans for March
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Tesla Model 3 third highest selling car: compare top-rated green car loans for February

The Tesla Model 3 has reached new heights on the list of most popular Australian cars, according to new figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

Car Loans

09 Feb, 2023

3 min read

Tesla Model 3 third highest selling car: compare top-rated green car loans for February
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Top car loans to help you finance your 2023 car purchase

New year, new car? If you’re considering purchasing a new or used vehicle this year, it’s crucial that you compare your loan options carefully to ensure you choose the best option for your needs and budget. 

Car Loans

09 Jan, 2023

3 min read

Top car loans to help you finance your 2023 car purchase
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