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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
Alex Ritchie

Personal Finance Editor

Why a new car could save you money and April's top car loans

It’s no secret that used cars are a hot commodity in the car loan market right now, which is good news for sellers but less-than ideal for buyers. Before you hop in the drivers’ seat, it may be worth exploring the pros and cons of the affordability of both used and new cars.

Car Loans

27 Apr, 2021

4 min read

Why a new car could save you money and April's top car loans
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Rising household wealth to drive more car purchases

More Australians have been buying motor vehicles and applying for car loans than at this time last year, with more money expected to be spent on cars in the year to come.

Car Loans

20 Apr, 2021

2 min read

Rising household wealth to drive more car purchases
Mark Bristow

Personal Finance Editor

Some of the best car loans in March 2021

Planning a road trip over Easter? Want to finally go and visit those relatives you haven’t seen in what feels like more than a year? If you’re wanting a fresh set of wheels to hit the road, you may be in the market for a car loan.

Car Loans

25 Mar, 2021

2 min read

Some of the best car loans in March 2021
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Top rated car loans for December 2020

Those who have found themselves in the market for a new car are certainly not alone, as long-anticipated positive figures are revealed by the peak automotive industry body.

Car Loans

07 Dec, 2020

3 min read

Top rated car loans for December 2020
Georgia Brown

Personal Finance Editor

Australia’s top rated car loans for November 2020

New car sales experienced a decline for the 31st month in a row, but green shoots are beginning to appear in the Australian new vehicle market.

Car Loans

24 Nov, 2020

2 min read

Australia’s top rated car loans for November 2020
Tony Ibrahim

Senior Journalist

State Governments plan electric vehicle road tax

Two major states are working on introducing a tax on electric and other zero emission vehicles to subsidise road infrastructure, but industry groups warn it might affect the uptake of the nascent ‘green’ category.

Car Loans

13 Nov, 2020

5 min read

State Governments plan electric vehicle road tax
Tony Ibrahim

Senior Journalist

Australia's best new and used car loans in October 2020

Shoppers in the market for a new car arguably have more bargaining power today than they’ve had in years, as dealers are working hard to turn a 30 month trend of falling car sales.

Car Loans

22 Oct, 2020

2 min read

Australia's best new and used car loans in October 2020