Electric car prices to fall further in 2026
The majority of dealerships are predicting that electric car prices will fall further this year. According to the latest Startline Used Car Tracker, 52% of 61 dealers questioned expect values […]
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Home charging key to used electric car sales
Six out of 10 dealers believe funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker […]
ZEV Mandate targets achievable in 2026, say dealers
New research has found that 57% of dealers believe ZEV Mandate targets will be met this year. The ZEV Mandate stipulates that 33% of new cars sold in 2026 must […]
Drivers uneasy about sharing roads with autonomous cars
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 […]
Dealerships embrace electric vehicles in growing numbers
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 […]
Parking charges for SUVs should treble, says new report
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 […]
Drivers back compulsory eye tests for over 70s
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 […]
Charging gullies for EVs gets public support
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Startline Motor Finance reveals tipping point for EV switch
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 […]