Dealers back new vehicle scrappage scheme
New research has found overwhelming support among dealerships for a new vehicle scrappage scheme. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 83% of dealers believe a scrappage scheme would support […]
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Motorists back higher penalties for drug-driving
Almost a third of motorists believe penalties should be higher for drug-driving than for drink-driving, according to new research. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 29% of drivers back […]
Drivers back 20mph speed limits in urban areas
Nearly three quarters of drivers support the introduction of 20mph speed limits in urban areas, according to a new survey. The August Startline Used Car Tracker found that 72% of […]
Battery health check key to EV purchase
More than half of potential buyers would not consider a used electric car without an independent battery health check. The August Startline Used Car Tracker found that 57% of prospective […]
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 […]
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 […]