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15th Sep 2025

Half of dealers say new electric car grants are “useful boost” for sector

Almost half of dealers (48%) say the government’s new electric car grants will provide a “useful boost” for the electric car market.

8th Sep 2025

One in three drivers admit to tailgating, research shows

One in three drivers (30%) admit to tailgating, according to new research.

1st Sep 2025

Seven out of 10 dealers say September plate change is less important

Seven out of 10 car dealers (70%) say the September registration plate change is less important to the motor industry than it used to be.

27th Aug 2025

Used Car Tracker - September 2025

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

26th Aug 2025

93% of dealers say electric car market is at “tipping point”

More than nine out of 10 dealers (93%) say the used electric car market is close to a tipping point, with motorists now much more interested in going electric.

18th Aug 2025

Almost nine out of 10 want battery health check when buying an electric car

Almost nine out of 10 people want an independent, certified assessment of the battery’s health when buying an electric car, new research reports.