Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Used car prices swell by almost 30 per cent during COVID-19
Used car prices have swelled by a record 30 per cent following a stock shortage, but economists are suggesting now might be the time to sell as the rollercoaster ride could turn.
Car Loans
21 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
After 30 months of declining sales, car industry banks on relaxed lending criteria
New car sales have passed a grim milestone, but the industry is hopeful the government’s relaxing of lending criteria could help turn their fortunes.
Car Loans
08 Oct, 2020
4 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Used car prices balloon by 25 per cent in a year: analysts
Used cars values jumped by 25 per cent since the beginning of the year, a new report reveals, spurred by a drop in supply, a lift in demand and the lockdowns instituted to contain COVID-19.
Car Loans
17 Sep, 2020
4 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Best car loans for September 2020
Despite new car sales continuing to decline in response to COVID-19, there’s no shortage of competitive car loans available to those who are in the market.
Car Loans
08 Sep, 2020
2 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Car sales tumble as select banks cut car loan rates
Australia’s love for the 4WD could not slow down the car industry’s two year sales slump, new data reveals, but more than a dozen banks have made buying a car a little easier by cutting interest rates.
Car Loans
04 Sep, 2020
4 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
New car sales tumble creating bargain opportunities for buyers
New car annual sales experienced a significant drop compared to a year earlier, an analysis of car sales found, shifting bargaining power away from dealers and towards buyers.
Car Loans
27 Aug, 2020
3 min read
Tony Ibrahim
Senior Journalist
Electric car sales treble, but Australia lags without investment: EVC
Sales of electric cars trebled over the last year, but a lack of government support is preventing car makers from bringing more affordable models to Australia, a report by an industry authority claims.
Car Loans
19 Aug, 2020
4 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
SUVs claim over half of the market while new car sales continue to face tough conditions
New car sales continue to be impacted by “challenging and difficult conditions”, according to the latest Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) data.
Car Loans
10 Aug, 2020
3 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Three ways green car loans could save you money
Buying an eco-friendly, or ‘green’, car is not only an environmentally responsible decision, it could also potentially be a financially responsible decision in more ways than just day-to-day running costs.
Car Loans
02 Aug, 2020
3 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
Best car loans for July 2020
EOFY car sales may have ended, but that doesn’t mean car salespeople are no longer vying for your business.
Car Loans
16 Jul, 2020
2 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
New car sales activity revs up in June as bargain hunters snap up EOFY deals
Car shoppers were out and about in June, with more than 110,000 new vehicles sold in the month.
Car Loans
06 Jul, 2020
3 min read
Alison Cheung
Finance Writer
Top-rated car loans for May 2020
If you’ve been dreaming of buying a car for a long time, it's worth comparing your options with some of Australia's leading car loans for May 2020, as rated by RateCity's Real Time Ratings system.
Car Loans
22 May, 2020
3 min read
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