All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 6
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NewsPRA brands RAC ‘deeply irresponsible’ following 'over-priced fuel' accusations
The PRA has branded the RAC ‘irresponsible’ following today’s accusations that fuel retailers are ‘not playing fair’ with motorists on pump prices, with their ‘unjustifiable’ rises and margins ’higher than they should be’.
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NewsJet welcomes two dealer signings in key locations
Jet has welcomed two new dealer signings in key locations - one in London and one in Scotland - as it continues to target network growth.
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NewsMotorEasy disputes low cost of EV ownership, as warranty claims rocket by 370%
The perception that electric vehicles (EV) have fewer servicing, repair and maintenance requirements than petrol or diesel cars has been disputed by warranty specialist MotorEasy.
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NewsBoost to EV charging part of new transport plan to support motorists
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a new 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.
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News‘Charge rage’: Moto boss renews plea for more action on power access
Leading motorway services operator Moto has confirmed its use of marshals at peak times to control the flow of traffic for motorists using EV chargers to address ‘charge rage’, following press coverage over the weekend.
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NewsNot long to go! Have you bought your tickets for the Forecourt Trader Awards?
Not long to go until the fantastic Forecourt Trader Awards ceremony gets underway in London where this year’s winners will be revealed in a glamorous setting at the Park Plaza, Westminster, on Thursday, October 12.
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Equipment NewsFlexeserve reveals next revolution in hot food operation - Connect
Food-to-go and hot-holding manufacturer Flexeserve is showcasing the next revolution in hot food – cloud-based service, Connect, in London this week.
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Equipment NewsNisa partners with S4labour to streamline all labour-related processes
Market-leading rota, people and payroll provider, S4labour, has announced a strategic partnership with convenience retailer Nisa.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: Titan Cloud acquires Leighton O’Brien to lead the global fuel software industry
Titan Cloud, a leading fuel asset optimisation software platform, has announced its acquisition of global fuel analytics software and field technologies provider Leighton O’Brien, in a move that aims to position Titan Cloud as a global leader in the downstream fuel software market.
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NewsMarathon achievement by Brookfield Group’s team of runners
Top 50 Indie Brookfield Group put together a team of runners who completed the Berlin Marathon (26.2 miles) last weekend for the Charity ’Get Kids Going!’.
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NewsUK and Germany partner to become world hydrogen leaders
A new key agreement between the UK and Germany could help to accelerate the development of an international hydrogen industry – with the two countries at the cutting edge of its development, according to a statement issued today by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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NewsSuspense is building - just two weeks to go until Forecourt Trader Award winners 2023 are revealed
Suspense is building with just over two weeks to go until the 2023 Forecourt Trader of the Year winner is revealed, along with many other amazing retailers who will be recognised at this year’s awards.
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NewsFuel boost for Isle of Wight as Certas Energy opens new depot
Leading fuel distributor Certas Energy has underlined its commitment to powering and heating Isle of Wight homes, farms and businesses by opening a new depot in East Cowes.
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NewsBP bolsters retail leadership team with former Lidl marketing director Claire Farrant
BP has appointed Claire Farrant as its new VP marketing for the mobility and convenience retail business in Europe.
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NewsJet launches ‘Wheel Spins’ on forecourts nationwide
Jet has launched ‘Wheel Spins’, an interactive on-site activation for customers at partner service stations across the UK, as part of its Keep on Moving campaign.
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NewsBan on new petrol and diesel cars extended to 2035
As speculated in the past 24 hours, Prime Minister Rishi this afternoon confirmed he is to row back on pledges on green policies - including putting back the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035.
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NewsVolvo Cars declares the end of diesel production in early 2024
Volvo Cars will end production of its diesel-powered models by early 2024, and sell only fully electric cars from 2030, on its way to becoming a climate neutral company by 2040.
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NewsMFG passes milestone of 500 ultra-rapid EV charger installations
Number-one Top 50 Indie MFG has reached a milestone of 500 ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers installed across its 900 sites, making it one of the largest public-charging networks in the UK.
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NewsRoadchef and Gridserve announce rollout of first electric super hubs
Gridserve and Roadchef have revealed their initial plans to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities at Roadchef Motorway Service Areas (MSA) in the UK.
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NewsMoto launches ‘Cabversation’ wellbeing campaign for HGV drivers
Moto Hospitality - in partnership with Mind and SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health), and with the support of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) - is launching a ‘cabversation’ campaign to encourage HGV drivers to connect and talk to one another when taking a break at its service stations.