News / Investor

13th Mar 2026

Three-quarters of motorists like to drive “just for fun”

Almost three-quarters of motorists (74%) say they sometimes drive “just for fun”, new research shows.

12th Mar 2026

Half of used dealers expect electric car prices and values to worsen

More than half of used dealers (52%) believe electric car prices and values could further worsen this year, according to new research.

12th Mar 2026

Used Car Tracker - March 2026

Startline carries out monthly research to determine used car sentiments from both consumers and dealers.

27th Feb 2026

Almost half would allow their car to be rented Airbnb-style

Almost half of drivers (47%) would be happy to rent out their car to a stranger on an Airbnb-style basis, according to new research.

20th Feb 2026

Almost half of used car dealers have added Chinese new entrants to their stock

Almost half of used dealers (45%) say they have added cars from Chinese new entrants to their stock, according to new findings.

16th Feb 2026

Poor dealer reviews are number one “red flag” for used car buyers

Almost two-thirds (62%) of used car buyers say poor online reviews would make them think twice about buying from a dealer – even if the business had the exact car they want, new research shows.