All Forecourt Trader articles in January 2023 – Page 4
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NewsDfT predicts road traffic could grow by up to 54% between 2025 and 2060
Road traffic in England and Wales could grow by as much as 54% between 2025 and 2060 according to the latest analysis by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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NewsVikki Howells re-elected chair of Cross-Party Small Shops Group in the Senedd
Vikki Howells MS has been elected as chair of the Cross-Party Small Shops Group in the Welsh Parliament and Russell George MS has been elected as vice chair.
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NewsGovernment confirms ban on single-use plastics will come into force from October
The government has confirmed a ban on a range of single-use plastics will come into force from October 2023.
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NewsHydrogen-powered refrigerated truck completes three-month trial with Sainsbury’s
A hydrogen-powered 19-tonne refrigerated truck has completed a three-month trial with Sainsbury’s as part of the supermarket group’s drive to reduce CO2 emissions.
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NewsIllegal tobacco factory in Scotland dismantled after raid by police and HMRC
One of Scotland’s biggest ever illegal tobacco factories has been dismantled after a raid in West Lothian.
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NewsCMA investigation into Asda deal with Co-op could lead to sell-off of sites
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced that it is carrying out an initial investigation into Asda’s £600m takeover of the Co-op’s forecourt business, raising the prospect that some sites have to be sold off.
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NewsThe mess around ICE vehicle ban is good news for forecourts, says Christie & Co
The upcoming ban on the sale of petrol- and diesel-engined vehicles is going to be a mess but it’s good news for today’s forecourt operators. That was the view of Christie & Co managing director of retail, Steve Rodell, who was speaking to Forecourt Trader after the unveiling of the company’s Business Outlook 2023 report.
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NewsAscona to start knockdown rebuild in Powys
Ascona Group’s Station Garage, Heol Y Doll, Machynlleth, in Powys, will close for six months from the end of this month to make way for a £1.75m knockdown rebuild.
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NewsToyota unveils hydrogen concept car based on a classic
Toyota is aiming to provide customers with more choice as the car industry heads towards net zero. Recognising that it will take time before all vehicles are carbon neutral, the car giant’s stance is that simultaneously promoting the carbon neutralisation of vehicles currently in use is essential.
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NewsPlans for battery and fuel cell plant in Oxfordshire
Just a day after the collapse of Britishvolt and its plan for a gigafactory producing batteries for EVs, Andrew Forrest, founder of Australian iron ore firm Fortescue, told Sky News that he was building a new advanced battery plant in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, to make batteries and fuel cells for HGV
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NewsShell Sidcup re-opens with 95th Little Waitrose
Shell has opened its 95th Little Waitrose following the redevelopment of its Shell Sidcup site on the A20 in South East London.
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NewsBusinesses at risk without energy support as ACS joins other trade associations in joint plea to Business Secretary
Business groups including the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and the British Independent Retail Association (BIRA), have written to the Business Secretary, calling on him to rethink plans to slash the support provided to shops, pubs and other local businesses amid fears of widespread closures in the summer.
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NewsPlans submitted for new Runcorn forecourt
Plans have been submitted to build a petrol station, McDonald’s drive-thru and electricity sub-station at The Woodyard on Weaver View in Runcorn.
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NewsKnockdown rebuild proposed for Watford forecourt
Harvest Energy has submitted plans for a knockdown rebuild of its Colne Filling Station in Wiggenhall Road, Watford.
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NewsGridserve opens electric ‘super hub’ at 160-acre Solstice Park development
Gridserve has opened an Electric Super Hub at Solstice Park, with the aim of offering easy and reliable charging to those travelling on the A303. Eight high-power chargers have been installed at the location, powered entirely by net zero energy from Gridserve’s pioneering hybrid solar and battery farms.
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NewsNew report says ZEV mandate will drive EV uptake as UK ‘on track’ to meet 300k public chargers by 2030
A new report by New AutoMotive claims the UK is on track to meet the government’s target of 300,000 public chargers for electric cars by 2030.
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NewsIssa brothers said to be in EG Group and Asda merger talks
The billionaire owners of EG Group and Asda are reported to be considering a merger of the two companies, in a deal that would create a retail giant worth around £10bn, according to a report in The Times at the weekend.
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NewsBP pulse launches Europe’s first public charging corridor for electric trucks
The first charging corridor for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks (E-Trucks) in Europe has been announced by BP pulse.
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NewsBattery electric vehicle leasing outperformed market in 2022, reports Leasing.com
Leasing demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) outperformed the overall new BEV market in 2022, according to Leasing.com, as consumers also adjusted their vehicle preferences in light of the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsACS urges MPs to provide targeted support as it launches 2023 Rural Shop Report
The ACS has urged MPs with rural constituencies to recognise the crucial role local shops play in their communities and to provide support in the challenges they face.