New-car spending in Australia surges by 13.3 per cent

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New data suggests interest rate hikes are yet to dampen spending on cars, with new- and used-car purchases and loan applications rising in August – after vehicles ordered months ago arrived in significant numbers.


Household spending on new cars increased by 13.3 per cent last month according to the latest data from the Commonwealth Bank, as large shipments of motor vehicles ordered months ago finally arrived.

Industry analysts say rising interest rates are yet to…

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