All articles by Tracy West – Page 11
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NewsA second-hand EV could save the owner £1,600 a year
New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the best-selling second-hand EVs of 2024 could save their owners an average of £1,600 a year, compared to their petrol equivalents.
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NewsWeakened demand for EVs means job cuts at Ford
Ford Motor Company is planning to further reduce its European workforce by 4,000 positions, in part due to ‘weak demand’ for EVs.
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NewsSrisankar Subramanian still in a ‘life-threatening’ state
The petrol station worker in West Yorkshire who was seriously injured when he tried to stop a drive-off is still on life support in a ‘life-threatening state’, according to the BBC.
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NewsMan who stole £4,000-worth of goods from BP site jailed
A Southend man who targeted a BP garage, stealing more than £4,000-worth of food and other groceries, has been jailed.
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NewsHighway Stops applies to add jet wash to Gosport site
Top 50 Indie Highway Stops has applied for planning permission to install a jet wash at its Anson Service Station in Gosport.
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NewsFake £20 bank notes used in Northallerton forecourt
North Yorkshire Police have issued a CCTV image after fake bank notes were used at the Asda petrol station in Northallerton.
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NewsPRA urges chancellor to reconsider budget measures impacting fuel retailers
The PRA has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP to express concerns over the potential impact of the Autumn Budget measures on the fuel retail sector.
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NewsThe AA powered by Rightcharge
The AA has selected Rightcharge as its supplier for home charging reimbursement and for its Rightcharge public charge card.
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NewsShoplifting epidemic is symptomatic of police failure to take it seriously
The current shoplifting epidemic in Britain is symptomatic of police failure to take it seriously and formulate a strategic approach to tackling this crime.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON CHRISTMAS SOFT DRINKS: Festive fizz
While the warmer weather during the summer is a key sales time for soft drinks, so too is the cooler weather in December when friends and family gather to celebrate Christmas.
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NewsNational Grid trials HVO for vehicles in Lincolnshire
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is now powering some of its non-electric vehicles with recycled vegetable oil in Lincolnshire.
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NewsKent gets £12m EV chargepoint boost
Kent County Council (KCC) has been awarded a grant of just over £12m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to increase the number of EV chargepoints in the region.
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NewsToyota working on technology to reuse boil-off gas from hydrogen
Toyota entered the recent Eneos Super Taikyu Series 2024 with the #32 Orc Rookie GR Corolla H2 Concept, a hydrogen-powered GR Corolla running on liquid hydrogen.
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NewsAuto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT join together to tackle misinformation about EVs
Auto Trader, together with ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), have joined forces in a new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs.
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NewsNew shop and EV charging at A55 site
Shell has submitted plans for a partial redevelopment of its Northop Hall petrol station, on the A55 in Flintshire.
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NewsFirst Doner & Gyros outlet opens on a forecourt
After winning the Best Forecourt Innovation accolade at the Forecourt Trader of the Year Awards 2024 for its Fireaway Pizza outlet, Whitfield Service Station is the first forecourt to open a Doner & Gyros kebab and wrap franchise.
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NewsPublic support pay at pump to counter drive-offs
Many members of the general public support pay-at-pump pre-authorisation for fuel purchases to help forecourt retailers prevent drive-offs.
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NewsSuffolk forecourt plans recommended for approval but lack of water may still affect decision
Outline plans for a petrol station, EV charging hub, shop, drive-thru and lorry park on land off the A140 in Brome, have finally been recommended for approval by Mid Suffolk District Council’s planning committee.
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NewsPolice appeal after knifepoint forecourt robbery
Police in Cheltenham are appealing for witnesses to a knifepoint robbery at a petrol station on Wednesday, November 13.
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NewsMaxol profits from non-fuel sales
More than 40% of The Maxol Group’s profit now comes from non-fuel sales.