All Forecourt Trader articles in November 2020
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NewsPark Garage Group extends Texaco portfolio to 30 sites
Top 50 Indie Park Garage Group (PGG) has extended its relationship with Valero and added a further two sites to its Texaco portfolio.
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NewsCWA requests confirmation on car-wash lockdown
The Petrol Retailers’ Association has requested government confirmation on the status of car washing during the forthcoming lockdown, following its inclusion in a list of ‘non-essential services’ published over the weekend.
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NewsNewMotion and Osprey Charging agree roaming partnership to boost UK’s EV rapid-charge points
European smart charging solutions provider, NewMotion, has announced a roaming partnership with UK charge point operator Osprey Charging (formerly Engenie).
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Product NewsWeetabix On The Go drives impulse purchases with new PMPs
Breakfast drinkg Weetabix On The Go has introduced a limited-edition £1 PMP range, designed to drive impulse purchases and bring shoppers into the category. Launching this month, the Weetabix On The Go bottles will be available in wholesale and convenience, including Bestway, Blakemore, BRP & independent stores ...
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Product NewsReturn of CCEP’s special-edition festive packs
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) kicks off its annual Coca-Cola Christmas countdown this month with the return of its special edition take-home festive packs. Rolling out this month, 160 million QR codes will be printed on selected Santa packs of Coca-Cola original taste, Coca-Cola zero sugar and Diet ...
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NewsAsda cuts fuel prices nationwide as RAC urges retailers to lower the price of diesel
Asda has cut 3ppl off diesel and 2ppl off unleaded across its 322 petrol stations across the country, stating that drivers filling up will pay no more than 111.7ppl on diesel and 108.7ppl on unleaded.
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NewsSainsbury’s follows Asda’s lead in cutting the price of unleaded petrol and diesel
Sainsbury’s has announced that it will be cutting the prices of unleaded petrol and diesel a day after Asda announced it had cut its fuel prices. While Asda cut its prices on Tuesday November 3, taking 3ppl off its diesel and 2ppl off unleaded petrol, Sainsbury’s said ...
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NewsGovernment announces further £49m funding to support low-carbon technologies
The government has announced another £49m in funding to support the automotive industry’s transition to low-carbon technologies.
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NewsNorthumbria Police release CCTV images after assault on female forecourt worker
Northumbria police officers have released a CCTV image of a man and woman they would like to trace after a staff member was assaulted at a petrol station in Gosforth.
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NewsApplegreen agrees deal to accept Allstar fuel cards at all UK mainland locations
Applegreen has agreed a deal with fuel management company Allstar Business Solutions which means Allstar fuel cards will be accepted at all of Applegreen’s mainland UK locations.
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NewsNew build Shell and Spar site is James Hall & Co’s 36th forecourt
A new Shell forecourt and Spar store has been opened at a site near Bury in Lancashire by Spar wholesaler and retailer James Hall & Co.
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NewsPRA and CWA win in campaign to keep petrol station car washes open in lockdown
The Government has confirmed that car washes that are part of a petrol station will be able to remain open during the current lockdown in England, after intense lobbying by the PRA and Car Wash Association (CWA). The PRA and CWA had been spurred into action when the Government published the list of businesses that should close during the lockdown and car washes were included in it.
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NewsSMMT warns of ‘massive challenges’ as new car sales fall to lowest for nine years
The UK new car market declined again in October, with registrations falling by -1.6% year-on-year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsULEMCo extends abilities of road sweeping truck powered by hydrogen
A road sweeping truck that can operate entirely on hydrogen has been developed by ULEMCo, working with partners JCB and Bucher Municipal.
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NewsBentley Motors to switch its entire range to battery electric vehicles by 2030
Luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors plans to switch its entire range to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by 2030.
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NewsEaling Studios installs three electric vehicle fast chargers
Ealing Studios is partnering with Good Energy’s One Point service to install three electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers at its base in west London.
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NewsNorthumbria Police partners local petrol stations to tackle motorcycle crime
Northumbria Police has teamed up with petrol stations in its territory in a campaign to tackle crime involving motorcycles.
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NewsBP flagship site wins Charging Destination of the Year award
BP’s flagship UK retail site has won Charging Destination of the Year at the inaugural Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards.
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NewsShell terminates supply of Autogas at all of its UK forecourts
Shell has terminated the supply of Autogas liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at its UK forecourts, with an Autogas spokesperson citing low demand and prohibitive compliance costs.
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NewsTwo forecourt staff praised for bravery after helping woman on fire
Two forecourt staff members have been praised for their courage after rushing to the aid of a woman who poured petrol over her head and set herself on fire at a petrol station in Hampshire.