News / Investor

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.

15th Nov 2023

Nearly half of dealers expect EV values and prices will fall following 2035 move

Nearly half of dealers (46%) think the values and prices of electric vehicles (EVs) will fall following the government’s move to stretch the electrification deadline to 2035, as consumers take more time to make the switch.

8th Nov 2023

Used Car Tracker - November 2023

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

8th Nov 2023

Seven in 10 oppose UK-wide 20mph urban speed limit

Seven out of 10 motorists say that the 20mph speed limit adopted in Wales last month shouldn’t spread across the rest of the UK.

24th Oct 2023

Two out of three say modern cars are too big for multi-storeys

Two out of three motorists (65%) say that modern cars are too big for multi-storeys – and 45% have been “stuck” in their car because there is not enough room to open the door.