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With Holden gone, should the luxury car tax hit the road?

With the ridgy-didge car brand turning cactus in 2021, perhaps it's time for the divisive luxury car tax to go walkabout.

By William Jolly ● February 20, 2020

Is it a good idea to buy a car at auction?

You can auction a house, so why not a car? Car auctions can be one way to buy a cheap set of wheels, but there are a few things you should know before sticking your hand up.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 17, 2020

Car dealerships’ market confidence falls by 50% in less than two years

Car dealerships are finding market conditions tougher than ever, with their confidence in the market halving since 2018.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 14, 2020

Luxury car sales in Australia rev up

Cashed up buyers are speeding to the dealership, with luxury vehicle sales rising for the seventh consecutive month.

By Emma Duffy ● February 14, 2020

What influences fuel prices in Australia?

While it can be easy to blame some oil baron for high petrol prices, there’s actually lots going on behind the scenes affecting how much you pay for your car’s go-go juice.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 12, 2020

Desire for electric and hybrid vehicles accelerates

More Aussies intend on making their next car purchase an electric or hybrid one, amid the increased focus on environmental issues.

By Emma Duffy ● February 11, 2020

What are the top fuel efficient cars in Australia this year?

With fuel prices varying wildly, but only seeming to go up, more and more Aussies are hopping into fuel efficient cars - so what are the more frugal ones on the market in 2020?

By Harrison Astbury ● February 11, 2020

Australia’s most popular car brands: Who wins?

Aussies are renowned for being car lovers, with Australia having among the world's highest numbers of vehicles per capita.

By William Jolly ● February 10, 2020

How do I calculate depreciation?

Depreciation - it’s a silent killer. You drive your car off the dealer lot and boom, it’s potentially lost one-tenth or more of its value right there and then.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 10, 2020

Getting a better deal on your car – first you go car loan shopping

Loans.com.au Managing Director Marie Mortimer argues that it’s better to shop around for a car loan before walking into a dealership.

By Marie Mortimer ● February 05, 2020

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