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Dealers' margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection

Autocar

The lower-margin business of new car sales has traditionally been supplemented by aftersales, finance and insurance Dealers are facing a profit-margin squeeze from the double whammy of the transition to EVs threatening their lucrative aftersales business and a legal clampdown curtailing profitable commissions for selling finance and insurance (F&I).

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What are the best first cars for enthusiasts?

Autocar

We’ve scoured the classifieds, weighed up countless options and run more insurance quotes than we care to remember to find 10 perfect first cars for petrolheads. We’ve scoured the classifieds, weighed up countless options and run more insurance quotes than we care to remember to find 10 perfect first cars for petrolheads.

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Top 10 cheapest EVs in Australia, and none of them are Teslas

CarExpert

For the sake of continuity, we’ve ranked them using drive-away pricing for Victorian private buyers. Ongoing costs such as charging, service costs, and insurance, among others, haven’t been considered. MG currently offers a wide spread of MG 4 variants, including the mid-range Excite 64, Essence 64, and the Long Range 77.

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2024 Tesla Model Y RWD review

Drive.com

All prices listed exclude on-road costs such as registration, stamp duty and third-party insurance, as well as Tesla’s mandatory $400 order and $1400 delivery fees, but include Luxury Car Tax for the Performance variant. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history, and personal circumstances.

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2024 Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series 2.8-litre review

Drive.com

litres less capacity spread across half the number of cylinders. There is a subset of buyers who need the combination of off-road ability, payload and durability that the LandCruiser offers, and it works out to be a nice fit. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history, and personal circumstances.

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9 Smart Tips for Financing Your Next Car Purchase In Australia

Car Examer

For most car buyers, the cost of purchasing a vehicle can take up a significant portion of their budget. Fortunately for new car owners, most car dealers provide flexible payment terms to help you spread out your payments over time and make the repayment cost more reasonable. For used cars, there’s also the used car loan.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Premium review

Drive.com

A niche or segment can go unrecognised for years, but once it hits, the popularity can spread like wildfire. Since we first drove the BYD Dolphin at launch, insurance premiums have already been adjusted upwards. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history, and personal circumstances.

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