ZEV Mandate revisions don’t go far enough
A third of dealers do not believe the ZEV Mandate revisions go far enough, according to a new survey by Startline Motor Finance. Its latest Used Car Tracker found that […]
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Ending employee car ownership can exacerbate skills crisis
The government’s decision to end the employee car ownership (ECO) scheme could exacerbate the industry’s skills crisis. New research has found that 45% of dealers believe ending the scheme will […]
MOT advisories ignored by 20% of drivers
New research has revealed that more than a fifth of drivers in the UK regularly ignore MOT advisories. The analysis found that 10% of those drivers said they couldn’t afford […]
Higher minimum wage key cost factor for dealers
New research has found that more than half of dealers say the higher minimum wage is having the single biggest impact on profitability. According to analysis carried out by Startline […]
Used EV demand rising within dealerships
New research carried out by Startline Motor Finance has found that used EV demand is rising, with 64% of dealers reporting an increase in customer interest. This is up from […]
EVs top dealership challenges in 2025
Electric vehicles top dealership challenges in 2025 with 62% saying its their biggest concern compared to 45% who cited EVs as their number one issue three months ago. This is […]
Consumer confidence sinks as UK economic forecast downgraded
Startline Motor Finance has found that consumer confidence among used car buyers has fallen to its lowest level in six months. Its Used Car Tracker revealed that 48% of motorists […]
UK economy critical to increasing used car sales
New research suggests that dealerships believe the greatest boost for used car sales in 2025 would be a stronger UK economy. January’s Startline Used Car Tracker polled 329 consumers and […]
Dealerships cite higher wages in 2025 as top concern
Nearly half of UK dealerships have said that higher wages in 2025 are their main worry, according to research from Startline Motor Finance. It found that 40% of respondents believe that increasing salaries […]
Used car buyers turn to EVs and diesels
Used car buyers have increasingly turned to electric and diesel vehicles over the last six months to reduce fuel costs, new research indicates. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed the […]
Half of UK dealers want ZEV Mandate targets relaxed
A new survey has found that nearly half of UK dealers believe that ZEV Mandate targets should be relaxed. According to research carried out by Startline Motor Finance, 47% of […]
Hybrids seen as stepping stone to electric vehicles
A surge in demand for hybrid vehicles is being driven by a perceived ‘nervousness’ about electric vehicles, according to dealers. A new survey has found that 63% of motorists are […]