All Forecourt Trader articles in April 2023 – Page 4
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NewsJLR to invest £15bn in EVs
Jaguar Land Rover, which was recently renamed JLR, is investing £15bn over five years in producing EVs, including its first UK-made battery car
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NewsFORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: Join the battle royal - entry deadline is fast approaching
The Forecourt Trader of the Year Award will be presented at a glittering ceremony at the Park Plaza, Westminster, on Thursday, October 12. Will you be celebrating your moment in the spotlight in 2023? Read our TOP TIPS to give you the best chance of winning.
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NewsACS calls for government action as it launches new tool to track vanishing free-to-use ATMs
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Economic Secretary to the Treasury Andrew Griffith MP calling for action to protect access to cash cross the UK, highlighting the increasing number of convenience retailers being forced to switch from free-to-use ATMs to charged ATMs.
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NewsEssar reveals new motorsport sponsorship deal to highlight its performance fuels
Essar UK is to sponsor Justin Sherwood and Team Parker Racing for the 2023 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Series in the AM Class, the UK’s premier single-manufacturer sports car competition.
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NewsBoost for UK’s hydrogen refuelling infrastructure as Element 2 announces deal with Pineapple Power
Hydrogen infrastructure specialist Element 2 has entered into a non-binding agreement with Pineapple Power Corporation, which will enable it to rapidly expand its network of comercial hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON PUMP-TOP PROMOTIONS: Crowning glory
Filling up with petrol or diesel is not the most exciting of activities. Yes, some sites have state-of-the-art tech that features snazzy screens that distract you by telling you about the latest offers you can find in-store. But more will have pump crowners telling you about some gadget or other that you just can’t live without. You know the types of things – ranging from the super-useful such as the dashboard phone mount to the item you never thought you needed until you saw it – such as a Super Sonic Scrubber.
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NewsEV charge point operator Liberty Charge rebrands as Believ
EV charge point operator Liberty Charge has rebranded as Believ.
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NewsTwo people airlifted to hospital following a three-vehicle crash at Essex petrol station
Two people have been airlifted to hospital following a three-vehicle crash at a petrol station in Essex.
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NewsGang who targeted cash machines jailed for a combined total of 29 years
An organised crime group who ripped out cash machines from stores across England and Wales have been jailed for a combined total of 29 years.
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NewsNumber of vehicles on UK roads hits record level but only 3.1% of cars have a plug
More Britons are getting back into the driving seat following the pandemic, according to new annual Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with the number of cars in use on UK roads in 2022 rising by 124,393 units to a total of 35,148,045.
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NewsMPK Garages agrees deal for 11 of its sites to join Nisa over the next three months
Top 50 Indie MPK Garages has signed a deal for 11 of its sites to join Nisa over the next three months.
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NewsTop 50 Indie SGN Retail opens first Iceland Local convenience store
Top 50 Indie SGN Retail has teamed up with Iceland Foods to open the supermarket group’s first Local convenience store.
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NewsReport highlights barriers to designing EVs that are accessible for disabled people
A new report published by the disabled motorists’ charity Motability and Energy Saving Trust has highlighted the barriers to making the design of electric vehicles (EVs) accessible for disabled people, and how these could be addressed.
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Equipment NewsHenderson Print invests for continued success
Henderson Print, part of the Henderson Group in Northern Ireland, has invested in the latest print technology to increase the range of work it can do and further enhance production efficiency and reduce waste.
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Equipment NewsACS to host Technology Showcase
Retailers can catch up with the latest tech by attending ACS’s Technology Showcase which will take place on May 16 from 10am to 1pm at Everyman Broadgate, London.
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Equipment NewsTLM technologies changes name to MADIC UK
TLM technologies used this week’s National Convenience Show at the NEC Birmingham to introduce retailers to its new name: MADIC UK .
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Equipment NewsIstobal launches M’WASH3 PRO
Istobal has launched the M’WASH3 PRO, a new high-end rollover that unifies its previous M’NEX32 and FLEX5 models. The new machine is designed to offer greater control and quality in car cleaning through more efficient and connected technology.
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Equipment NewsSuresite addresses unattended market with contactless payment device solution
Suresite Group has announced that its new ‘unattended’ contactless payment solution is now live and has already exceeded initial demand expectations.
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Equipment NewsSewell on the go makes Connections
Sewell on the go is utilising an integrated software platform to drive efficiencies and streamline growth.