All Forecourt Trader articles in March 2024 – Page 3
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NewsSuffolk garage owner seeks knockdown rebuild
Harding Garage Services aka Stradishall Service Station in Stradishall, Suffolk, has applied for planning permission for a knockdown rebuild.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CAR CARE: Artic action
A focus on car care has paid off handsomely for Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group (PGG).
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NewsAllstar customers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network
Allstar Chargepass fleet customers can now pay at Tesla Superchargers across the UK, accessing over 1,300 ultra-rapid chargers at more than 135 sites.
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NewsFOR:EV continues expansion with charging sites across Scotland
FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, is rolling out 22 rapid charging stations at four more retail locations across Scotland.
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NewsAddison Lee and Octopus Energy deal gives MFG’s EV Power a boost
A deal between premium private hire company Addison Lee and Octopus Energy could mean more business for Top 50 Indie MFG’s EV Power London chargepoints.
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NewsPIT STOP: Esso Rontec Dudley Port, West Midlands
Our mystery motorist visits Esso Rontec Dudley Port
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NewsRontec has renewed its contract with Booker Retail Partners
Rontec, the UK’s second biggest independent forecourt operator, has renewed its contract with Booker Retail Partners (BRP) to supply its Shop N Drive estate for another five years.
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NewsNottingham forecourt up for auction
An Asda Express forecourt in Mapperley, Nottingham, is going to auction on March 27.
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NewsGovernment boost for EV drivers
Forty-four more councils across England will benefit from funding to boost chargepoint rollout. The money is part of the £381m Local Electric Vehicle (LEVI) fund to roll out chargepoints across the country.
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NewsWorld needs oil and gas for many years to come, says Shell
Shell says we will continue to need oil and gas for many years to come – but oil and gas produced with much lower emissions.
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NewsNissan and Honda could collaborate on car technology
Nissan and Honda may join forces to explore EV technology and autonomous driving.
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NewsACS backs calls for resources to help trading standards crack down on illicit trading
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing a call for more resources for trading standards, the local authority departments that enforce consumer protection legislation.
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NewsACS highlights value of local shops to Wales
The contribution of forecourt and other convenience stores to the Welsh economy is highlighted in a report presented to the nation’s parliament, or Senedd, in Cardiff yesterday.
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NewsAscona reaches £100k target for Wales Air Ambulance
Top 50 Indie Ascona Group has made a £50,000 donation to its charity partner, the Wales Air Ambulance, hitting its target of raising £100,000 in the 2023/24 financial year.
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NewsWeev wins chargepoint operator award
Belfast-based EV infrastructure company Weev has been named Charge Point Operator of the Year at the Ireland-wide 2024 EV Awards.
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NewsMaxol forecourt wins all-Ireland EV charging award
A Maxol forecourt near Belfast has been recognised for its contribution to the electric vehicle sector on the island of Ireland.
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NewsThe Kay Group opens 24th forecourt with environmental touches
The latest forecourt from top 50 Indie The Kay Group includes solar panels and a way to collect rainwater to use in jet washers.
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NewsBP Pulse plans truckstop charging hub to boost haulage industry’s confidence in electric transport
BP Pulse has made its first move in the UK to provide electric charging for heavy goods vehicles, with its acquisition of one of Europe’s largest truckstops, near Dover.
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NewsReport warns of ‘driveway divide’ between EV drivers
Despite the rapid growth in the number of public chargers, over half (52%) of EV drivers say they would face significant difficulties solely using the public charging network.
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NewsTrafigura to acquire Greenergy
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd has agreed to acquire Greenergy’s European business from Brookfield Asset Management and its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners for an undisclosed sum.