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Electric Car Grant still dividing opinions

Almost half of dealers believe the Electric Car Grant is a ‘useful boost’, but nearly the same number believe charging infrastructure remains the key issue. The government introduced the new […]

September registration plate change losing impact

New research has revealed that 70% of dealers believe the September registration plate change is less important than it used to be. Analysis carried out by Startline Motor Finance also […]

Consumer confidence at 12-month high

New research has revealed rising consumer confidence with more than half of motorists saying they are positive about buying a used car this month. The data found that 57% of […]

Rising PHEV demand is only temporary

New research has found that dealers believe that rising PHEV demand is only temporary and will eventually be replaced by pure electric vehicles. According to Startline’s July Used Car Tracker, […]

Safety of SUVs under the spotlight in new research

New research has revealed that concerns around the safety of SUVs are growing, with many supporting the idea of stricter design regulations. According to July’s new Startline Used Car Tracker, […]

UK car parc ages as vehicle prices rise

New research has found the UK car parc is getting older with more than half of drivers saying they are now driving an older car than in 2020. The average […]

Chinese car brands winning the PR war

A new survey has revealed that Chinese car brands are winning the trust of UK buyers with more than 70% saying they would buy a car from a Chinese manufacturer. […]

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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 […]

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 […]