Consumer confidence sinks as UK economic forecast downgraded
Startline Motor Finance has found that consumer confidence among used car buyers has fallen to its lowest level in six months. Its Used Car Tracker revealed that 48% of motorists […]
UK economy
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 […]
CV market continues to flourish
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 53.6% in September, with 11,979 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines. According to the latest figures released by […]
Exported cars bring in £2.4bn
Car exports accelerated ahead in August, in a welcome boost for UK trade figures. The collective value of exported motors soared to a record £2.4 billion during the month, according […]
Nissan invests £100m in UK car plant
Five years after inventing the small crossover, Nissan today announces a new generation Nissan Juke is slated for production in the UK. The estimated £100m investment is a further endorsement […]
Key points from Budget 2015
Today, in the ‘Emergency’ July Budget, and the first Conservative majority budget since 1996, George Osborne said he is setting out a ‘Budget for working people’ that will create a […]
UK’s economic growth revised up
The UK economy grew faster than previously estimated in the first three months of the year, according to new figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy grew by 0.4% […]
