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13th Dec 2023

Almost half of motorists less likely to buy an electric car than at the start of 2023

Almost half of motorists (48%) say they are now less likely to buy an electric car than at the start of 2023.

13th Dec 2023

Three out of four dealers say rising insurance costs make some cars difficult to sell

More than three out of four (77%) dealers say that rapidly rising insurance costs mean that some cars have become difficult to sell.

5th Dec 2023

Used Car Tracker - December 2023

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

5th Dec 2023

Cheaper fuel tops motorists Christmas wish list

More than half of motorists (54%) say that cheaper fuel is top of their wish list for this Christmas, new research shows.

27th Nov 2023

44% of dealers think car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel for longer following 2035 decision

More than four out of 10 dealers (44%) think used car buyers will stick with petrol and diesel cars for longer following the government’s decision to delay the new car electrifcation deadline to 2035.

20th Nov 2023

Government’s petrol and diesel ban delay deters EV car buyers

Almost one in six motorists (14%) say that the government’s move to push back the end of petrol and diesel car sales to 2035 means it is less likely their next vehicle will be electric, new research shows.