News/Investor

7th Aug 2023

One in five motorists no longer “brimming” their tank thanks to mortgage and rent hikes

Almost one in five motorists (18%) are no longer “brimming” their tank when they fill up with petrol or diesel thanks to rising mortgage and rent costs.

2nd Aug 2023

Alan Greer appointed new Head of Finance at Startline

Alan Greer has been appointed as the new Head of Finance at Startline Motor Finance.

2nd Aug 2023

Two-thirds of dealers concerned about margin erosion, new research shows

Two-thirds of car dealers (66%) are worried about future margin erosion affecting their business, new research shows.

17th Jul 2023

More than half of motorists are against pence-per mile road tax for EVs

More than half of motorists are against a new proposal to make electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay six pence per mile to counter a tax shortfall compared to petrol and diesel cars.

12th Jul 2023

Third of dealers say used EV market has steadied – but others expect further falls

More than a third of used car dealers (36%) believe that the market for electric vehicles (EVs) has now stabilised after dramatic falls in values in the last year, new research reveals.

3rd Jul 2023

Used Car Tracker - July 2023

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