Motor Trader

AUGUST 15, 2024

Carwow will launch a new marketing campaign to help boost retailers’ enquiries and sales during the September plate-change. Consumer demand for new cars has being impacted during the first six months of 2024 by increases in finance costs and ongoing cost-of-living concerns.

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CarExpert

JUNE 18, 2024

That’s the case at the moment for hundreds and hundreds of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that continue to arrive by boat, but don’t have any buyers attached to them. A recent 7 News story detailed the deluge of Teslas sitting dormant at the docks in Melbourne with no buyers in sight.

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Autocar

MARCH 3, 2024

Stable used car values have become critical to new car sales in that they determine finance costs, so the continued weakness in EV prices is also hurting car companies as they look to increase the percentage of zero-emission cars they sell. With such strong new car offers on EVs, where is the incentive for the used buyer?”

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Jato

MARCH 21, 2024

After the German government abruptly withdrew the environmental bonus for electric vehicle purchases on 17 th December 2023, many OEMs stepped up to replace the lost support for customers by providing the equivalent incentive amount in their own monthly payment finance offers, or in some cases exceeding it.

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Retail Finance Manufacturing Financing Costs 111

Canadian Auto Dealer

JULY 25, 2024

Pressure from inflation and interest rates continue to impact consumers and dealers through increasing vehicle and financing costs, along with higher fixed and compensation costs, respectively. This is limiting the current buyer pool on every opportunity, leading to lower transaction prices,” said DSMA in its report.

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Banking Spread Financing Costs Finance 52

Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 20, 2025

This question is not just about numbers; it dives into personal finance, lifestyle choices, and future freedom with vehicle ownership. By dissecting both options, we can uncover the benefits and drawbacks of each to help steer potential buyers in the right direction.

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Shawn Ryder

JANUARY 27, 2025

Many potential buyers find themselves wondering if they can still secure the vehicle they want even when they’re not at the financial threshold they initially set. Fortunately, there are several strategies to consider that can help bridge that gap without compromising your financing options or peace of mind.

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