http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT Mozo - Compare credit cards, home loans, term deposits and more After narrowly slipping his US$787 billion ($1.236 trillion) economic stimulus programme past Capitol Hill, Barack Obama is now turning his attention to the country's ailing auto industry. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/obama-turns-his-attention-to-auto-industry/19030547 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/obama-turns-his-attention-to-auto-industry/19030547 Bendigo Bank has alerted authorities in Victoria to an elaborate scam involving $12 million worth of supposedly fake car loans. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/bendigo-busts-elaborate-car-loans-scam/19025543 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/bendigo-busts-elaborate-car-loans-scam/19025543 Two giants of the US automobile industry are being choked by the lack of car loans available for consumers, a representative for GM has claimed. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/gm-chrysler-choking-without-car-loans/19016382 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/gm-chrysler-choking-without-car-loans/19016382 More motor misery in the US Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/more-motor-misery-in-the-us/19011432 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/more-motor-misery-in-the-us/19011432 One day after the UK unveiled a new finance package to get its auto industry back on its feet, research has shown that more Poms are being denied car loans. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/poms-see-car-loans-wither/18996900 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/poms-see-car-loans-wither/18996900 The UK has become the latest country to introduce new measures to try and prop up its auto industry, following in the footsteps of the US and Australia. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/uk-sweeps-in-with-car-loans-package/18994601 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/uk-sweeps-in-with-car-loans-package/18994601 There was a glimmer of life in the Australian auto industry at the end of last year, with car sales up 1.8 per cent on the previous month in December. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-sales-recover-after-heavy-slump/18987367 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-sales-recover-after-heavy-slump/18987367 The money saved on new low interest home loans should be put towards cancelling out "dumb debt" such as that owed on credit cards and car loans, one financial planner has recommended. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/home-loan-savings-reduce-quot-dumb-debt-quot/18985302 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/home-loan-savings-reduce-quot-dumb-debt-quot/18985302 The Detroit car show has been a decidedly eco-conscious affair this year, attendees have noted, with all of the big three US car makers showing off their most fuel efficient, sustainable vehicles. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/big-three-go-green-in-detroit-car-show/18968552 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/big-three-go-green-in-detroit-car-show/18968552 Many Australians are turning to payday loans in order to make their finances stretch the month, one Queensland debt collector has claimed. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/desperate-aussies-resort-to-payday-loans/18961245 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/desperate-aussies-resort-to-payday-loans/18961245 The Australian auto industry has recorded its worse annual sales results in more than 30 years as business confidence has plummeted across the country. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/aussie-auto-sales-grind-to-a-halt/18959074 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/aussie-auto-sales-grind-to-a-halt/18959074 Consumers who are feeling a little hard up on the cash front at the minute may do well to have a good think about ditching their motor, the New York Times reports. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/ditch-the-car-to-save-bucks/18947262 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/ditch-the-car-to-save-bucks/18947262 The possibility of the US automotive industry collapsing has re-emerged after plans to bail out the ailing sector were scuppered by the senate. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/automobile-misery-continues-in-us/18927911 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/automobile-misery-continues-in-us/18927911 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could slash rates again at an emergency meeting in January, governor Glenn Stevens has indicated. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/rba-could-cut-in-january/18925300 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/rba-could-cut-in-january/18925300 Getting a car loan could prove tricky for many Aussies in the current economic climate, the Sydney Morning Herald has warned. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loan-seekers-should-prepare-for-legwork/18922842 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loan-seekers-should-prepare-for-legwork/18922842 Troubled auto giants GM and Chrysler may take a pre-arranged bankruptcy under the conditions of a government bailout loan, reports indicate. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/gm-and-chrysler-may-go-for-broke/18915876 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/gm-and-chrysler-may-go-for-broke/18915876 Swan swoops to take car dealers under state's wing Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/swan-swoops-to-take-car-dealers-under-state-s-wing/18915945 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/swan-swoops-to-take-car-dealers-under-state-s-wing/18915945 Although the Reserve Bank has already brought the base rate to its lowest level since late 2001, experts are forecasting that by Easter next year, Bank governor Glenn Stevens and friends could take the rate to a level not seen since 1960. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/2-9-year-of-the-cut/18908454 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/2-9-year-of-the-cut/18908454 Before riffling through brochures and picking out colour schemes for a dream motor, it may be worth giving a thought to how the vehicle will be paid for. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loan-market-looking-tight/18903187 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loan-market-looking-tight/18903187 With job losses rising and the economy shrinking, debt collectors are one of the few professions to be doing well out of the crisis. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/debt-collectors-cash-in-on-crisis/18903224 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/debt-collectors-cash-in-on-crisis/18903224 The Reserve Bank is likely to take one last hack at interest rates before the new year gets underway, experts have predicted. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/experts-back-a-big-rate-cut-for-christmas/18902966 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/experts-back-a-big-rate-cut-for-christmas/18902966 New-car buyers have the opportunity of a lifetime to bag themselves a bargain on the forecourt, experts have claimed. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/drivers-can-grab-a-bargain-as-car-market-tanks/18892456 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/drivers-can-grab-a-bargain-as-car-market-tanks/18892456 With GMAC departing from the car loans market in both the US and Australia, one commentator has urged the government to step in. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/us-govt-to-dole-out-car-loans/18889729 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/us-govt-to-dole-out-car-loans/18889729 As the turgid economic tide of restricted credit has washed over our antipodean neighbours, there has been a sharp rise in the number of fraudulent car loan applications, it has been revealed. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/poms-commit-car-loan-fraud-in-crisis/18884948 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/poms-commit-car-loan-fraud-in-crisis/18884948 The Australian car industry could find itself in dire straits next year after a number of big car loan financiers exit the market. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loan-shortages-could-spell-catastrophe/18887117 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loan-shortages-could-spell-catastrophe/18887117 Premier Kevin Rudd has called on the nation's banks to wade into the car loans market in order to plug the gap left by the departure of GMAC and GE Finance. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/rudd-leans-on-banks-for-car-loan-help/18873069 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/rudd-leans-on-banks-for-car-loan-help/18873069 While GE Money made an exit from the car loans market last week, St George and Esanda have said they plan to extend their motor finance services. Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/st-george-confident-about-car-loans/18849398 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/st-george-confident-about-car-loans/18849398 Control of Wizard Home Loans could pass over to National Australia Bank, it has been revealed. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/nab-looks-to-pick-up-wizard-s-wand/18843004 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/nab-looks-to-pick-up-wizard-s-wand/18843004 As lenders around the world tighten their purse strings, consumers need to look to the past for clues as to how to get credit. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/go-retro-for-car-loan-approval/18843017 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/go-retro-for-car-loan-approval/18843017 While green-minded motorists may be keen on getting behind the wheel of a hydrogen vehicle, keeping the tank full can be as difficult as getting a car loan, it's been claimed. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/hydrogen-cars-a-lot-like-car-loans/18839104 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/hydrogen-cars-a-lot-like-car-loans/18839104 In light of the recent financial crisis, GMAC has announced that it will be limiting access to its car loans, so that only those with healthy credit ratings can get finance. Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/gmac-reins-in-car-loans/18829654 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/gmac-reins-in-car-loans/18829654 A cut in the base rate of interest is essential for Australians in unsecure jobs and with hefty personal debts, one expert has claimed. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/rate-cut-vital-for-workers/18817309 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/rate-cut-vital-for-workers/18817309 Aussies everywhere could do their bit to help sick children by handing in their old car batteries as part of a drive being led by car loans provider RACV. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/ditching-dud-batteries/18817367 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/ditching-dud-batteries/18817367 In light of the money meltdown in the states, Australians have been warned that this may soon filter down into their ability to obtain lending such as home and car loans. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loans-will-be-tough-to-come-by/18795370 http://mozo.com.au/car-loans/articles/car-loans-will-be-tough-to-come-by/18795370