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19th Sep 2024

Almost half of dealers say government’s ZEV Mandate targets need to be relaxed

Almost half of dealers (47%) say that the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate targets should be relaxed, according to new research.

19th Sep 2024

Electric car funding is “vote of confidence” in stability of used market, says Startline

A decision to begin providing used electric car funding for the first time is a “vote of confidence” in the stability of the market, says Startline Motor Finance.

19th Sep 2024

Public backs special licences for high performance cars, new research shows

Strong public backing exists for special tests and licences to be introduced for drivers of high performance cars, the new Startline Used Car Tracker shows.

2nd Sep 2024

Used Car Tracker - September 2024

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

30th Aug 2024

Just one in six think EVs will be affordable in time for 2030 petrol ban

Fewer than one in six motorists (16%) believe that electric vehicle (EV) prices will have fallen enough to make them affordable by the new Labour government’s planned 2030 petrol and diesel cut-off date.

21st Aug 2024

Consumer “nervousness” about EVs is top reason for surge in hybrid popularity, say dealers

Consumer “nervousness” about going fully electric is the top reason behind the current surge in popularity of hybrid cars, dealers say in new research.