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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
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?