Used electric cars tumble down list of dealer concerns
New research has revealed that dealership concerns around used electric cars has fallen to its lowest level. According to the Startline Used Car Tracker, just 33% said they are worried […]
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War in Iran cutting consumer spending on vehicles
New research has found that 73% of drivers say their finances have been stretched by the impact of the war in Iran. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed that 33% […]
Slower motorway speed limit to save fuel backed by drivers
A new survey has revealed that 66% of motorists would back a reduction of the motorway speed limit to 60mph to save fuel. The Institute for Public Policy Research proposed […]
Chinese vehicle brands rising up recognition ranks
Chinese vehicle brands Jaecoo and Omoda have seen the greatest increase in customer awareness in the last year, according to new research May’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that Jaecoo […]
Pothole pandemic influencing driver voting
Nearly three quarters of drivers say that the pothole pandemic will influence how they vote in UK elections. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 72% of those surveyed said […]
Traditional vehicle manufacturers face uncertain future
Dealerships expect electrification and competition from China to drive traditional vehicle manufacturers out of business. According to April’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 62% of dealerships believe the combination of the […]
Demand for self-driving electric vehicles to grow
Dealers are expecting demand for self-driving electric vehicles to surge in the next decade. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 66% of dealerships predict demand for autonomous EVs to […]
Older used vehicles changing dealer habits
Dealers are changing their working habits to because of the growing number of older used vehicles they are now selling. This comes after the RAC Foundation found that the average […]
Driving for pleasure still popular among UK motorists
Driving for pleasure is still a popular pastime in the UK, according to new research. Nearly three quarters (74%) of motorists questioned in March’s Startline Used Car Tracker said they […]
Chinese brands growing in popularity with UK dealers
Nearly half of all UK dealerships have added Chinese brands to their stock, according to new data released by Startline Motor Finance. Its February Used Car Tracker found that 45% […]
Online reviews critical to dealership profits
Nearly two thirds of used car buyers said they would be reluctant to use a dealer with poor online reviews. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 62% of customers […]
Unexpected expenses take priority over car purchases
More than half of consumers are saving their money for unexpected expenses instead of buying another car. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker has revealed fragile confidence among UK customers, with […]