All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 25
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NewsIstobal launches ‘high-end, innovative’ car wash to boost productivity
Spanish car wash group Istobal has today launched a new ”more technologically efficient and innovative” rollover car wash, the M’WASH4.
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News2021 plug-in vehicle uptake will beat whole of the last decade, forecasts SMMT
New plug-in vehicle uptake rates have accelerated so rapidly that more will join Britain’s roads in 2021 than during the whole of the last decade, according to the latest forecast from SMMT.
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NewsEG Group embraces new software to boost digital capabilities and customer service
EG Group has extended its partnership with enterprise application software specialist SAP, to drive its digital capabilities and deliver a modern consumer retail experience.
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NewsWorst new car sales for 30 years as consumer confidence and parts shortages take their toll
New car registrations have fallen for the fourth consecutive month, with a decline of 24.6% to 106,265 units compared to October last year, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsPRA makes a return to face-to-face meetings
The PRA is making a return to face-to-face meetings following interruptions through Covid-19 and last month’s fuel shortage crisis.
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NewsWorld’s first hydrogen-fuelled ambulance showcased at COP26
Visitors to COP26 in Glasgow have been viewing the world’s first hydrogen-fuelled ambulance, created by ULEMCo, the UK hydrogen fuel pioneer, and its partners.
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NewsRAC urges retailers to ‘play fair’ and blames supermarkets for driving up retail fuel prices during ‘record’ October
The average prices of both petrol and diesel hit new record highs in October, after rising by nearly 7.5ppl and 8ppl respectively, with RAC Fuel Watch blaming the supermarkets for driving the “enormous retail price jumps”.
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NewsEG Group set to buy US forecourt convenience and foodservice operator Sprint
EG Group has reached agreement to buy American forecourt and convenience operator Sprint Food Stores.
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NewsJet’s flagship site - Refinery Service Station - re-opens following £3m transformation
Jet Retail UK has opened its state-of-the-art flagship site following a £3m knock-down-rebuild - its biggest site transformation to date.
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NewsACS signs up to London-based Women’s Safety Night Charter
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has signed up to the Women’s Safety Night Charter, reflecting local shops’ commitment to ensuring the safety of people entering their stores.
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NewsMulti-billion pound deal will see Fortescue Future Industries become UK’s largest supplier of green hydrogen
Fortescue Future Industries signs agreement with JCB and Ryze Hydrogen to become United Kingdom’s largest supplier of green, renewable hydrogen.
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NewsKärcher transfers Wash Systems to TSG UK
Kärcher and TSG have extended their four-year partnership in the UK. TSG will take sole responsibility for the sale of Kärcher Wash Systems in Britain with immediate effect.
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NewsFormer Esso site re-opens as new-look Co-op forecourt and c-store
Bramley High Street Service Station has re-opened as a Co-op including a new-look convenience store to serve the community.
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NewsMorrisons leads the field as supermarkets add 1,000 EV charge points in 21 months
Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to the latest data analysed by Zap Map and the RAC.
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NewsSpooky! RAC DOESN'T blame retailers, as average diesel price hits new record high on Halloween
The average price of diesel across the UK hit a ‘scary’ new record high of 147.94ppl a litre on Sunday, October 31, just surpassing the previous high of 147.93ppl set on 12 April 2012, according to the latest RAC Fuel Watch data.
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NewsHand car wash water recycling system gains RCWS approval
H20 Hand Car Wash and Valet has gained accreditation by the Responsible Car Wash Scheme (RCWS), while using its own patented water recycling system to clean customers’ cars.
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NewsCMA to investigate acquisition of Morrisons by MFG owner CD&R
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to investigate the acquisition of WM Morrison Supermarkets plc by US private equity company Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Holdings, LLC, owner of Top 50 Indie MFG.
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NewsMoto Hospitality aims to transform the UK’s rest-stop experience with new brand identity
Moto Hospitality has unveiled a new brand identity, designed to ‘trigger smiles’, and ’transform the UK’s rest stop experience’.
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NewsCNG Fuels to host hydrogen fuel trials to support HGV customers
CNG Fuels, the UK’s largest supplier of alternative low-carbon fuels for HGVs, has announced plans to host hydrogen fuel trials across its rapidly expanding UK network of public access biomethane refuelling stations.
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NewsESB Energy to expand its rapid and ultra-fast charging network across the UK
ESB Energy is set to significantly expand its network of convenient, ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure across the UK through a new agreement with Zood Infrastructure.