All articles by Tracy West
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NewsMoto reaches two million electric charging events at its sites in 2024
EV motorists have charged their vehicles two million times at Moto’s sites across the UK’s motorway network this year, powering 135 million miles of EV drivers’ journeys.
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NewsFamily haulier trials HVO
A family-owned haulier is championing HVO after making a commitment to sustainability for its customers.
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AnalysisA look back on 2024: Rising crime hits sector hard
Unfortunately 2024 will be partly remembered for all the criminal activity in the retail sector, with forecourts hit by a double whammy of drive-offs and shoplifting.
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AnalysisA look back on 2024: EV market not charging ahead as fast as expected
The change in government in July led to the ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles being brought forward to its original 2030 date. However, things are not going as planned as low consumer demand dogs the EV market.
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AnalysisA look back on 2024: Zuber starts to build his empire
When readers of the highly anticipated Top 50 Indies report, which came out in February 2024, saw how EG Group had dropped from the number two position to number 11 they may have understandably been shocked.
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AnalysisA look back on 2024: MFG motors on
Barely a week went by during 2024 without Top 50 Indie number one, MFG, appearing in council records across the land having applied for planning permission for one development or another.
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AnalysisA look back on 2024: the highs and lows
It’s been another busy year for forecourt retailers. We’ve had the completion of the MFG/Morrisons deal and Zuber Issa buying EG Group’s UK forecourts and starting an ambitious acquisition spree.
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AnalysisA look back on 2024: food to go keeps on innovating
No half-decent forecourt operation is complete nowadays with a good food-to-go offer and 2024 was another year of innovation across the category.
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NewsBP Pulse and DPD sign EV charging infrastructure deal
BP Pulse and parcel delivery company DPD have announced a deal to help transform DPD’s charging capabilities across its nationwide network.
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NewsChinese firm has big plans for EV battery swapping
Chinese EV battery firm CATL has big plans to make EV battery swapping a standard practice.
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NewsMitie welcomes 6,000th EV to its fleet
Facilities management firm Mitie has welcomed the 6,000th EV to its fleet, marking a significant milestone in its journey towards net zero.
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NewsVauxhall announces pricing and spec for Movano Hydrogen
Vauxhall has announced full pricing and specification for the Movano Hydrogen, which will offer drivers a zero exhaust emissions solution with a range of up to 311 miles (WLTP).
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EASTER IMPULSE: Egging you on
On December 9, a TikTok video was posted by Goran Raven, who owns Ravens Budgens Abridge.
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NewsOsprey added over 300 charging bays to its network in 2024
Osprey Charging has expanded its public EV charging network with over 300 rapid and ultra-rapid charging bays in 2024
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NewsPetrol station staff asked to help deter thefts from HGVs
Police in Cumbria are urging service station staff and drivers to be vigilant to help prevent thefts from HGVs – as part of its Operation Meridian initiative.
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NewsPod Point home charger users can earn money for supporting the grid
UK Power Networks DSO has awarded EDF flexibility contracts that will help EV customers earn money for supporting the grid.
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NewsEmployee stole more than £4,000-worth of goods from Galashiels petrol station
An employee stole scratchcards, cigarettes, alcohol and cash while working at a Galashiels fuel station.
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NewsTwo new motorway services approved for A1(M)
Moto and Roadchef have been granted planning permission for sites just seven miles apart on the A1(M).
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NewsChargepoint rollout slower and more expensive than it needs to be, says spending watchdog
The UK’s chargepoint rollout is being hindered because it is slower and more expensive than it needs to be for chargepoint operators to get planning permission and electricity grid connections.
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NewsJailed: shoplifter who targeted BP site 32 times in six months
A shoplifter who stole almost £4,000-worth of goods from a Brentwood forecourt store she targeted 32 times in six months, has been jailed.