All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 4
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October new car market beats pre-pandemic levels but EV growth subdued
The sales growth of new battery electric vehicles has stalled, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with sales to private buyers accounting for less than one in four this year.
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RAC targets ‘over-priced’ supermarket fuel as it hails Shropshire indie charging 14ppl below average
Shropshire-based independent retailer Grindley Brook Garage has been hailed by RAC Fuel Watch for its low fuel prices, in a report that has brought a smile to the PRA which has lobbied hard to bring greater understanding about how fuel prices are structured - especially for independents - to a wider audience.
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Industry Feature
AWARDS: Forecourt Trader Awards win is second time for Tout’s family
Jonathan and Zena Tout were delighted to collect the Forecourt Trader of the Year Award 2023 for Tout’s Cleeve, matching the family’s previous win in 2008.
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Industry Feature
AWARDS: Online vote gives Rob Exelby this year’s Special Recognition Award
Winner of the Forecourt Trader of the Year Award two years ago, Rob Exelby, managing director of Exelby Services, came out top following an online vote, giving him this year’s Special Recognition Award.
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Industry Feature
AWARDS: Winning ways of the Specialist Category winners
This year’s Awards saw a great standard of entries for each of the Specialist Categories, with retailers having to adhere to strict criteria for each of the 14 different awards.
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Industry Feature
AWARDS: Skill, drive and dedication as regional winners drive up standards
In the Regional Category judges tackled a record number of retailers entering this year, as they painstakingly marked hundreds of entries for their entrepreneurial skill, initiative and dedication in running a successful business.
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Industry Feature
AWARDS: The Maxol Group scores a hat-trick at Forecourt Trader Awards 2023
Maxol, Northern Ireland’s leading family-owned forecourt and convenience retailer was showered with accolades recently at the Forecourt Trader Awards 2023 as the Group secured a trio of prestigious awards.
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Industry Feature
FORECOURT TRADER AWARDS: A winning line-up
A great time was had by all at last month’s Forecourt Trader Awards which celebrated the hard work, innovation and creativity of forecourt retailers nationwide at a glamorous awards evening held at the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.
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Public EV charger installation reaches nearly 50K, reports DfT
There were 49,220 public electric vehicle charging devices installed in the UK up to October 1, 2023, according to the Department for Transport’s latest quarterly statistics published today (November 1).
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£420k on-street EV charge-point scheme gets underway in Dudley
Dudley Metropolitan Council has announced that the installation of 37 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points is about to begin across the borough as part of a £420k scheme funded through an Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) grant and a charge- point operator contribution.
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EV charging rolls out at Scottish Starbucks outlets
FOR:EV, the Edinburgh-based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, has launched the roll-out of rapid charging stations at four branches of Starbucks, from Perthshire to the Borders.
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Promise of lower fuel prices as Asda completes EG Group UK acquisition
A pledge to lower fuel prices has been made by co-owner of Asda, Mohsin Issa, following the completed £2.07bn acquisition of EG Group’s UK business.
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Industry Feature
AWARDS: Gulf emerges victorious with Best Oil Company Initiative
Victorious in a highly competitive category, this year’s winner of the Best Oil Company Initiative at this year’s Forecourt Trader Awards, was Gulf with its OOMPH + Foresite entry, with BP taking the honours for Highly Commended.
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PRA defends retailers as RAC once again lays into fuel margins and ‘rip-off’ pricing
The PRA has stressed that fuel retailers are dedicated to ensuring their customers receive the best deals possible in response to the seemingly constant calls by the RAC for major retailers to curb their fuel margins and cut petrol by 5ppl.
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Roadchef and Gridserve announce Electric Super Hub in Chester
Gridserve and Roadchef have announced their latest Electric Super Hub at Chester services, located at junction 14 on the M56 motorway.
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Vauxhall partners with carwow to boost Electric Streets of Britain programme
Vauxhall has partnered with online car marketplace, carwow, to accelerate its Electric Streets of Britain programme, launched in summer 2023, to help the 40% of households without off-street parking make the switch to electric.
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Equipment News
TECH TALK: Car washing and EV charging come together as IMO partners with Be.EV
International car wash brand IMO has chosen national charging network Be.EV to install and maintain chargers across several of its sites - with four locations now live and available to use in Yorkshire, South Wales and the Northeast.
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Equipment News
Vestel boosts credentials with launch of low-cost DC EV charging solution
The ongoing campaign by Turkey-based electronics manufacturer Vestel UK UK, to lead the European electric transport revolution has been bolstered by the launch of its third own-branded EV charger in 2023.
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Equipment News
Kepak unveils ‘revolutionary’ vending technology into UK market
Kepak is expanding its one-stop automated retail solution with what it describes as an innovative first for the sector - a Hot Vend Kiosk.
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New laws passed to make EV charging quicker and easier
New laws aimed at improving the charging experience for drivers of electric vehicles (EV) were approved by MPs last night (October 25).