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We’re proud to see CarExpert featured in Business News Australia today as we announce our expansion into New Zealand through a new partnership with Trade Me.   This is a significant moment for us. Not only does it bring our independent reviews, videos and comparison tools to Kiwi drivers for the first time, it strengthens our ability to invest in AI, technology and the next generation of our new-car specialist model. It also creates a trans-Tasman automotive network that gives OEMs and agencies a clearer way to reach in-market buyers in both countries.   We’re incredibly excited to be working with the Trade Me team. As Anders Skoe noted, strengthening their new-car offering is a strategic priority, and partnering with a trusted, deeply engaged automotive brand is central to that. Their understanding of the New Zealand market, combined with our content and new-car expertise, brings together scale and insight in a way that meaningfully expands what we can achieve together.   Thank you to Brendan H., Head of Trade Me Motors, and everyone at both Trade Me and CarExpert for the hard work in putting this together.   Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eq3gArYC   #CarExpert #TradeMe #Automotive #NewZealand #Partnership

✨ Celebrating a meaningful year at CarExpert ✨ Last week, our teams from Sydney and Melbourne joined us in Brisbane for our End of Year Conference. It was a chance to reflect on our progress, recognise outstanding contributions, and come together as one team. 2025 has been a year of momentum for CarExpert. We’ve grown our capabilities, strengthened our partnerships, and continued to build an experience that gives Australians more confidence in their next car. The energy across the team has never been stronger, and there’s a real sense of purpose as we head into the new year. One of the highlights was announcing our Annual Employee Award winners: - Employee of the Year: Jin Tee, Head of Ad Operations - Growth Award: Ben K, Marketplace Training and Recruitment Lead - Innovation Award: Jon Coates, Principal UI/UX Designer - Values Champion: Camila Dossman, Product Manager   A huge congratulations to each of you! And to the entire CarExpert team: Thank you! Your commitment, resilience and positivity have made this year exceptional. Here’s to 2026 - a year we’re ready for!

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We’re thrilled to be recognised in the Smart50 Awards 2025   We’re proud that CarExpert has been ranked #38 on the Smart50 Awards 2025, the annual list from SmartCompany that celebrates Australia’s most ambitious and fast-growing SMEs.    This recognition is an honour. Being included in the Smart50 underscores that CarExpert is playing in the big league of Australian growth businesses. It validates our belief in doing things differently: putting the consumer first, resisting industry norms, and building trust as the foundation of our brand. And, it gives us momentum – not just in recognition, but in responsibility. We now carry the expectation (and the opportunity) to raise the bar even further. We’re not taking this accolade as a moment to pause. If anything, it’s a reminder of the work still ahead. We’re focused on thoughtfully scaling our new car buying service so more Australians can enjoy a simpler, fairer path to a new car. We’ll keep investing in the quality of our reviews, tools and content so buyers feel genuinely supported and in our culture that brings together inclusive, consumer-centred teams who challenge one another to do better every day. To every CarExpert team member, partner and reader, thank you for believing in what we’re doing. Your energy, feedback and trust are what turn our ambition into reality. To our supporters and the broader automotive community: thank you for challenging us, inspiring us and helping us grow.   We’ve earned a place on the Smart50 list, yes; but now we set our sights on what’s next. More scale. More impact. More value for Australian car buyers, and beyond!

A warm welcome to Ryan Golla, who has joined us in Sydney as our new Ad Ops Executive 🎉 Ryan comes on board as we continue expanding our capabilities and strengthening how we support our advertisers and partners. We’re excited to see the impact he’ll make! Glad to have you with us, Ryan 👋 #CarExpert #AdOpsExecutive #TeamCarExpert #NewStarter

We’re excited to officially welcome Ben Zachariah as CarExpert’s new Road Test Editor 👏 We’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue helping Australians find their perfect new car 🚘 Welcome to the team, Ben! #CarExpert #RoadTestEditor #AutomotiveJournalism #TeamGrowth

Last week, our team went all in at the Japan Mobility Show, and it paid off. We completed three live TV crosses with 7NEWS (Sunrise, Midday and evening bulletins), filmed a YouTube showcase that’s now the most-watched video from the show worldwide with over 770,000 views, wrote over 30 highly engaged news pieces, and created viral Instagram content that lit up feeds everywhere. Safe to say, we didn’t just attend the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, we owned it. #CarExpert #JapanMobilityShow #StayHungry

Australians are buying cars faster than ever, and that’s changing the industry. If you feel like everything’s moving faster lately, you’re right; even when it comes to buying a new car. Our latest Road to Purchase study, conducted with Nielsen, shows Australians are making their car decisions faster than ever. The research phase, from first search to buying a car, now takes just three months on average, reflecting a more confident, digitally savvy buyer. As our CEO Damon Rielly put it, “The speed of the car-buying journey reflects the digital confidence Australians now have. Buyers are better informed and more decisive, but that also means brands need to show up earlier and more meaningfully to earn consideration.” ✦ Confidence is rising; but choice has never been more overwhelming With 68 brands and hundreds of models on the market, Australians have never had more choice. Yet, interestingly, the average shortlist has shrunk from three cars to just 2.2. That tells us something powerful. When people find information they trust, they make decisions faster. At CarExpert, we’ve built our brand on making car buying simpler. With endless choice and constant innovation, it’s easy to feel lost. We help Australians cut through the complexity, so every decision feels informed, confident, and exciting. ✦ A market open to new ideas What’s particularly exciting is how open Australians are to innovation. 67% of buyers are open to new technology and new brands, but awareness and understanding still lag, especially for emerging and electric models. That’s a challenge and an opportunity. For brands, it’s a reminder that educational marketing matters. For us, it’s validation of why platforms like CarExpert exist to bridge that knowledge gap and make complex technology feel simple and human. ✦ What people really want When it comes to what matters most, three things top the list: - Transparency and value - price remains the key driver. - Efficiency and safety - both critical to modern families. - Speed and simplicity - with nearly half of buyers now taking delivery within a week of purchase. Even with so much change in how people research, compare and buy, one thing remains constant: car review websites are still the most used, most trusted and most influential source of information when Australians are researching their next new car. That trust has always been at the heart of CarExpert. It’s what drives the connection between our audience, our partners, and the decisions people make every day. Powered by insights from Road to Purchase and new technology connecting buyers, dealers, and brands, we’re proud to be driving a more transparent and human-centred car-buying experience. The future of car buying is already here, and we’re helping lead it.

We’re growing fast, and we’re on the hunt for a New Car Sales Specialist to join our team 🚗 If you’re driven by great customer experiences and love helping people find the perfect car, this is your chance to make your passion your career. Apply on LinkedIn or Seek today to join the CarExpert team! https://lnkd.in/eKhvMZef

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