SUVs still running hot despite cost-of-living squeeze

SUVs still running hot despite cost-of-living squeeze

Carsales.com says consumer demand for gas-guzzling sports utility vehicles (SUVs) remains healthy despite high petrol costs,helping the automotive classified website post sharply higher profits.

  • byClancy Yeates

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Carsales nabs a bigger slice of ad tech pie with new buy

Carsales nabs a bigger slice of ad tech pie with new buy

The ASX-listed automotive classifieds business says it can offer advertisers the same reach as Australia’s large news networks. Its latest acquisition shows its putting its money where its mouth is.

  • byZoe Samios
The lasting appeal of the caravan

The lasting appeal of the caravan

The COVID pandemic sent used cars and caravans into overdrive. But is a cliff coming?

  • bySimon Johanson
Carsales to raise $1.2b for takeover of US truck,RV group

Carsales to raise $1.2b for takeover of US truck,RV group

Carsales.com,Australia’s largest vehicle marketplace,will acquire Trader Interactive for $1.7 billion.

  • byAngus Dalton
‘People are feeling confident’:Carsales boss says prices to stay high in 2022

‘People are feeling confident’:Carsales boss says prices to stay high in 2022

Global supply chain disruptions,the chip shortage crisis and high demand will keep car prices high,Carsales.com chief executive Cameron McIntyre says.

  • byJessica Yun
Consumer splurge on used cars gives Carsales a COVID boost

Consumer splurge on used cars gives Carsales a COVID boost

Carsales Australia boss Ajay Bhatia says higher prices for second-hand cars are here to stay.

  • byDarren Gray
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Carsales boss calls for technology focus to drive COVID recovery

Carsales boss calls for technology focus to drive COVID recovery

Carsales Australia boss Ajay Bhatia says Australia should identify four or five pillar industries for special focus to diversify the economy and strengthen the recovery.

  • byDarren Gray
Used car prices surge at record rates as public transport shunned

Used car prices surge at record rates as public transport shunned

Australians are driving up used car prices to new highs,taking advantage of cheap petrol prices amid health fears about using public transport.

  • byJennifer Duke
'Heartbreaking devastation':Business leaders lament for Melbourne

'Heartbreaking devastation':Business leaders lament for Melbourne

Prominent business voices across Melbourne are hoping the city can re-emerge from the"dark tunnel"of emotional and economic distress caused by the COVID-19 lockdown.

  • byDarren Gray,Cara Waters andDominic Powell
Carsales.com profit hit by pandemic but maintains dividend

Carsales.com profit hit by pandemic but maintains dividend

The car classifieds group has reported a 9 per cent fall in its statutory net profit largely due to the impacts of COVID-19,but has maintained its dividend

  • byDarren Gray
Trading updates track consumer fears on road back from self-isolation

Trading updates track consumer fears on road back from self-isolation

Financial reports are starting to paint a picture of how Australians dealt with their time in isolation and their residual levels of anxiety.

  • byElizabeth Knight