All Forecourt Trader articles in June 2023
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NewsUKPIA warns new carbon policies are needed to prevent investment going abroad
UKPIA is calling on the government to introduce ambitious carbon policies to prevent investment vital for net zero going abroad.
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NewsDeal agreed for mine in Cornwall to produce vital element in electric car batteries
A deal to mine battery-grade lithium carbonate, a key component in electric car batteries, has been announced in Cornwall.
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NewsEsso teams up with Liftshare to encourage people to share car journeys
Esso has teamed up with Liftshare to encourage more people to share car journeys on their way to sporting spectacles, music events and festivals this summer, as well as in the longer term.
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NewsCWA emphasises environmental benefits of properly regulated car wash sector
The Car Wash Association (CWA) has emphasised how important it is to conserve water, and the environmental benefits of having a properly regulated car wash sector, after it was revealed there are growing concerns over Thames Water’s finances.
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NewsBP launches new digital payment solution for truck drivers and fleet managers
A new digital payments solution that allows truck drivers to refuel without leaving their vehicle unattended has been launched by BP in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK.
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NewsGang jailed after being caught by Flying Squad carrying out ram raid at petrol station
A criminal gang caught by the Flying Squad during a ram raid on a petrol station have been convicted of a string of offences across the south of England.
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Equipment NewsToyota and Hyundai ads banned over misleading EV charging times
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has banned two EV ads from Toyota and Hyundai over misleading claims on charging times and charger availability.
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Equipment NewsUnitas launches EchoPay payment method with reward scheme for retailers
Retailers ordering from Unitas Wholesalers will soon benefit from faster, more secure and more convenient payment methods as Unitas members partner with EchoPay.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: OPW introduces updated QuickFire SureShot Wrap Around model
OPW Vehicle Solutions has launched its new QuickFire SureShot model, an extension of its QuickFire Wrap Around technology.
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NewsSupermarkets say they’d ‘welcome’ greater fuel price transparency when quizzed by MPs
Senior figures from four of the biggest supermarkets appeared to support a new system of fuel price transparency when they were questioned this week by MPs on the cross-party Business and Trade Committee on food and fuel price inflation and whether the UK would soon see price falls.
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News7.6 million Brits set to hit the road for summer holidays
New research from Kwik Fit has found that 17.6 million Brits will be going on holiday by car this summer. And although the average summer holiday trip is 400 miles, some 3.6 million Brits will be covering more than 500 miles.
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NewsCall to ban sales of new plug-in hybrids from 2030
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recommended that the government ban the sale of plug-in hybrids (PHEV) at the same time as fossil-fuel cars – in 2030 instead of 2035.
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NewsModern slavery Summit focuses on hand car washing
Leaders from politics, policing, law enforcement and civic society, including two former Prime Ministers, grappled with issues around modern slavery at the joint Police Scotland and Santa Marta Group anti-trafficking summit in Glasgow earlier this month.
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NewsFirst Bus to build Cornwall EV charging hub
First Bus is to develop a new purpose-built consumer EV charging hub at its Summercourt depot on the main A30 tourist route into Cornwall.
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NewsThe Kay Group’s turnover up by more than 35%
Top 50 Indie The Kay Group saw its turnover jump a massive 35.2% from £144.9m to £195.9m in the year ending October 31, 2022. At the same time, gross profit was up just over 17% to £16.35m.
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NewsSurvey finds drivers keen to switch to EVs
Nearly half of UK motorists will be making the switch to an EV in the next five years, despite heightened concerns about charging point infrastructure and range anxiety.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON SUGAR CONFECTIONERY: Sweet treats
Confectionery made the headlines for all the wrong reasons last week when the Association of Convenience Stores released its 2023 Crime Report. Among all the interesting facts and figures, the report highlighted the fact that confectionery was the third most commonly stolen item – behind meat and alcohol. It might appear, from that, that confectionery is not the affordable treat it once was. Indeed, sugar prices have rocketed over the past year or so – apparently sugar production is very labour intensive. However, despite challenging economic times, the sugar confectionery market has grown by 9.9% over the past year, according to Circana data.
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NewsAston Martin to create ‘industry-leading ultra-luxury high-performance’ EVs
Aston Martin has made a significant step closer to its ambition of creating the world’s most ’thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars’, with the formation of a landmark new supply agreement with a leading electric vehicle technologies company, Lucid Group.
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NewsBolton welcomes new forecourt with drive-thru Greggs and Burger King
Diners in Bolton are due to receive two new drive-thru restaurants after developers secured funding from specialist lender Together for a new petrol forecourt development.
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NewsShell Recharge study shows growing confidence in EVs, but seamless service lacking
New research commissioned by Shell and conducted by LCP Delta suggests electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating in several key European markets and is having a positive impact on driver perceptions, including range anxiety.