All articles by Merril Boulton – Page 9
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NewsFuture EV ambitions threatened by uncertainty, reports SMMT
Uncertainty over Net Zero regulations is threatening future ambitions in the electric vehicle market, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as the latest new car registrations were revealed.
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NewsBP adds loyalty pricing to BPme Rewards
BP has added loyalty pricing to its BPme Rewards loyalty scheme to give customers exclusive discounts on retail store products.
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NewsRAC reports August was ‘one of biggest monthly fuel price rises in 23 years’
The price of petrol rose nearly 7ppl (6.68ppl) in August and diesel 8ppl - the fifth and sixth biggest monthly rises in 23 years, according to the latest data from RAC Fuel Watch.
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NewsIndustry coalition calls for protection of cash in letter to Chancellor
A coalition of businesses, charities and consumer groups have joined forces to issue an open letter to Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging for the protection of cash as a critical payment method for both consumers and businesses.
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Equipment NewsTECH TALK: New fuel pay app launched by Henderson/Blu Dot partnership
EPOS software system provider, Henderson Technology, in partnership with Blu Dot Technologies, has launched a new mobile pay-at-pump app called Fuel Pay, which also features Fuel Pay Assist for drivers needing help refuelling.
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NewsShell to trial rapid EV chargers at Aldi stores
Shell is working with Aldi to install Shell Recharge Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at 11 Aldi stores across the UK.
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NewsIt’s time to vote for this year’s Forecourt Trader Special Recognition Award
It’s time to vote for the 2023 Forecourt Trader of the Year’s Special Recognition award, which is run in conjunction with principal sponsor, Booker Retail Partners, and is voted for by the readers of Forecourt Trader.
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NewsConsumers set to phase out sales of ICE vehicles before 2030 deadline, claims transport research association
Consumers are set to phase out sales of petrol and diesel cars before the UK government’s deadline of 2030, after which sales of only hybrid or fully electric cars will be permitted, claims Electric Car Count, a monthly data series from New AutoMotive, a not-for-profit independent transport research organisation with a mission to accelerate and support the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.
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Industry FeatureINSIGHT: BOSS is the ‘Watch’ word for fighting forecourt crime
Motorists not paying for fuel - whether by accident or design - has long been the scourge of the fuel retailing sector, and according to the latest figures, the overall trend is upwards.
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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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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.
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NewsStand by! Forecourt Trader Awards on-the-road judging gets under way
The nationwide on-the-road judging rounds for the Forecourt Trader Awards are about to begin and entrants are being warned to ensure their sites are consistently operating to the highest standards if they want to be a winner this year.
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NewsACS welcomes delay of HFSS promotional restrictions until October 2025
The Association of Convenience Stores has welcomed a delay to the promotional restrictions on HFSS (high fat, salt, sugar) products that were due to come into force in October this year and have now been delayed until October 2025.
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NewsBP to roll out Inpost parcel lockers on 300 sites following successful trial
InPost parcel lockers are to be rolled out at around 300 BP service stations across the UK, following a successful trial.
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NewsUK zero-emission innovation on show in Californian EV symposium and exhibition
Some of the UK’s most advanced automotive companies are exhibiting this week (11-14 June) at the 36th International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition (EVS36) in Sacramento, California, to demonstrate how British innovation and engineering is driving one of the world’s most ambitious transport decarbonisation timelines, reports the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsHGV drivers deserve better, says Logistics UK, following national parking survey
Commercial drivers are being ignored when it comes to their right to use proper hygiene and rest facilities while working, according to business group Logistics UK.
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NewsMonarch Service Station becomes ‘smash burger’ Tik Tok sensation
A Shell/Nisa forecourt in Oldham has gone viral on TikTok with more than a million people viewing a video of its unique food-to-go and snacking range - particularly its smash burgers.
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NewsKay Group rolls out Londis across entire 23-site network
The Kay Group has agreed a partnership with Booker Retail Partners, which sees all 23 of the group’s forecourt convenience stores joining Londis.