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Carsales said searches for SUVs had been resilient despite cost-of-living pressures, including the high price of petrol.

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.

  • Clancy Yeates

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Carsales has bought an advertising tech company.

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.

  • Zoe Samios
An extended period as a grey nomad has the potential to affect the age pension.

The lasting appeal of the caravan

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

  • Simon Johanson
Carsales.com CEO Cameron McIntyre.

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.

  • Angus Dalton
Carsales chief executive Cameron McIntyre.

‘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.

  • Jessica Yun
The price of some popular second hand cars listed on the carsales website has surged more than 20 per cent during the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

  • Darren Gray
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Carsales Australia boss Ajay Bhatia says more investment in technology could help accelerate Australia's recovery from the COVID-19 recession.

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.

  • Darren Gray
Liam Baverstock, Branch Manager of Pickles in Canberra, has seen prices surging for used cars.

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.

  • Jennifer Duke
Melbourne's deserted CBD.

'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.

  • Darren Gray, Cara Waters and Dominic Powell
Carsales chief executive Cameron McIntyre says the business has proven its resilience during COVID-19.

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

  • Darren Gray

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