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 […]
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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 […]
EVs top dealership challenges in 2025
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 […]
UK economy critical to increasing used car sales
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 […]
Dealerships cite higher wages in 2025 as top concern
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 […]
Startline targets growth to 3% of UK motor finance market
Startline targets growth to three per cent of the UK motor finance market after securing a five-year, £475m credit facility from investment bank J P Morgan. The company now manages […]
Used car buyers turn to EVs and diesels
Used car buyers have increasingly turned to electric and diesel vehicles over the last six months to reduce fuel costs, new research indicates. December’s Startline Used Car Tracker revealed the […]
Hybrids seen as stepping stone to electric vehicles
A surge in demand for hybrid vehicles is being driven by a perceived ‘nervousness’ about electric vehicles, according to dealers. A new survey has found that 63% of motorists are […]