Aussies Flock Online To Research Their Next Car Purchase

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer habits and sentiments, we survey Australians on their research practice as they prepare to purchase a new (or new to them) car. 72% of Australians say automotive review sites influence them most when researching new cars Almost three-quarters (74%) of Australians are indifferent to AI’s usefulness when […]
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Trends Report

Savvy’s report delves into the results of Deloitte’s 2023 Global Automotive Study; comparing this with our own Australian survey data, and other sources. China showed the greatest desire to buy an EV as next car – 27% Japanese (36%) and South Koreans (27%) most likely to buy a hybrid Australia: 12% intend to buy an […]
Australian Car Buying Sentiments Survey – 2023

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer behaviour and sentiment, our latest representative survey looks at the budget and appetite for buying new vehicles. 42% of Australians will buy a brand-new car when shopping for their next car 35% of Australians are looking to buy a new car for about $25,000 32% will spend […]
Aussies Love Advanced Driving Features, Though Less Sure About Autonomous Driving

As part of Savvy’s research into Australian consumer sentiments and technology, we look at attitudes towards a new automotive frontier: AI-assisted or autonomous driving features in new car models. 47% of Australians have some level of concern about AI or autonomous driving features 26% of 18–24-year-olds trust autonomous driving compared with just 5% of over […]
How to Check if a Car is Under Finance for Free

When a car is under finance, it means the previous owner hasn’t fully paid off the loan or lease on the vehicle. As a result, the lender still holds a legal interest in the car. If you’re considering purchasing a used car in Australia, it’s essential to find out whether there’s any outstanding finance on […]
EV Inequality: 34% of Australians Unable to Install an EV Charger at Home

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer habits in Australia, we take a look at whether EV charging at home is feasible for Australians in 2023. 29% of Australians rent and cannot install a home EV charger 5% own an apartment not up to the task Only 4% live in apartments with option to […]
International Road Fatalities Report: Road Toll Comparisons by Country

As part of Savvy’s research into road safety, we look at international road tolls (road fatalities) and compare them among English-speaking nations in the OECD. USA road fatalities of 11.78 per 100,000 population – highest of English-speaking countries New Zealand is second highest, with a rate of 6.01 deaths per 100,000 people Canada is third […]
EV Sentiments Survey 2023: Over Half of Australians Intend to Buy an Electric Vehicle in The Future

As part of Savvy’s research into Australian consumer sentiment and economics, we follow up our Electric Vehicle 2021 survey with a new poll seeing where sentiments are at present. 41% of Australians surveyed say they intend to purchase an EV in the future 10% say they will purchase within the next twelve months Number of […]
Australia’s Road Toll Report 2023 – Are We Getting Better?

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into Australian demographic trends and statistics, we look at the breakdown of the road toll in terms of gender, age, and causes across the states and territories to see if we are inching closer “towards zero.” Most statistically probable fatality is a male vehicle driver between the age of […]
EV Charging At Home In Australia

Savvy looks at the feasibility of charging electric vehicles at home and whether the Australian electricity grid will be able to accommodate more EVs on the road, by examining the latest data from the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia, and the CSIRO. Most Australian EV drivers self-managing charging at home, to take advantage of off-peak […]
Best Way To Finance A Car In Australia

There are many options open to Australians when it comes to purchasing vehicles, which is why it’s important to consider each of them to help you find out what the best way is for you to finance a car. What is the best way to finance a car in Australia? The best way to finance […]
46% of Australians Paying Between $91 and $160 on a Tank of Fuel

As part of our ongoing investigation into the rising cost of living, Savvy takes a look at rising fuel costs and their effects on everyday Australians. 46% of Australians are spending between $91-$160 on a tank of fuel 33% of Australians are spending between $91-$120 for a fill up 17% of Australians spending over $191 […]