More than half of dealers report consumer confidence at 6-month high
More than half of dealers (53 per cent) say consumer confidence is up – a six-month high for the Startline Used Car Tracker and a sharp increase from 34 per cent in February.
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Solving pothole crisis should be top priority for new government – Startline Used Car Tracker
Almost all motorists (96 per cent) say solving the potholes crisis should be the number one priority for the new Labour government, according to new research. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 92 per cent would like to see fairer fuel prices, 91 per cent lower insurance costs, 85 per cent better public transport and 81 per cent more road building to ease congestion.
6 in 10 think UK should impose tariffs on Chinese electric car makers – report
The July report from Startline Used Car Tracker says that six out of 10 people (61 per cent) think that the UK should impose tariffs on Chinese electric car makers following similar moves by the US and EU. The report shows that 43 per cent believe we need to protect existing UK car manufacturers, 21 per cent that Chinese car makers are subsidised by their government and their pricing is unfair, and 12 per cent that we should impose a tariff that levels the market.
Majority of UK drivers in favour of speed-limiting technology
Almost three out of four UK motorists (73 per cent) back using in-car technology that would help ensure they stick to the speed limit. Speed limiters which actively regulate speed, make a sound or vibrate through the steering wheel or pedals have just become compulsory for new cars introduced in the European Union – and August’s Startline Used Car Tracker reveals they would be welcomed here.
