Nearly two thirds of drivers are concerned about sharing the road with autonomous cars, according to new research. The Automated Vehicles Act was passed into law in May last year, with trials […]
Electric vehicles, stock availability and staffing costs are less of a concern for dealers now than they were 12 months ago. According to November’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 37% of […]
The majority of motorists in the UK back trebling parking charges for large SUVs. New research has revealed that 61% of those surveyed would support the move to increase parking […]
New research has backed calls for regular compulsory eye tests for drivers over the age of 70. The government is planning to introduce new driving regulations at part of its […]
New research has revealed widespread support for ‘charging gullies’ beneath pavements to allow residents in terraced houses to charge their electric cars. The government has announced plans for a £25m […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New research from Startline Motor Finance has revealed that 72% of motorists would switch to an electric vehicle if it offered 250 miles of range and charging times of five […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
