All articles by Tracy West – Page 19
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Masked man robs Asda petrol station
North Yorkshire Police have released a CCTV image amid an urgent investigation into a robbery at a petrol station in Knaresborough.
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Buyer’s remorse hits 30% of global EV drivers
Nearly 30% of drivers globally are likely to switch back to ICE vehicles, mostly due to difficulties with charging.
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SMMT calls on next government to back automotive trade and reap £50bn market growth
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is calling on the next government to work in partnership with the automotive industry to unleash its full potential and deliver growth worth £50bn over the next decade.
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Driver injures two police officers in drive-off spree
West Midlands Police have charged a man with multiple offences after two officers were injured when they tried to detain a driver at a petrol station in West Bromwich.
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Greggs gets a fresh look at Extra’s Cobham Services
Greggs has recently undergone refurbishment at Cobham Services, operated by Extra MSA.
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Wrightbus launches NewPower to decarbonise older buses
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has launched NewPower, a new enterprise designed to replace older diesel engines with new zero-emission electric powertrains.
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Shift 2.0 tests how dynamic prices influence smart charging
A UK-first EV trial by UK Power Networks, Octopus Energy and ev.energy is said to be proving that consumers hold the key to balancing energy supply and demand across the country.
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Be.Ev gets £55m boost
EV charging network Be.EV has announced a debt raise of £55m from NatWest and the German KfW IPEX-Bank.
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Motorcyclist dies after collision at A1 site
Lincolnshire Police have confirmed that a 21-year-old man has died following a collision at theJubilee Garage site just off the A1, at Colsterworth.
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ScottishPower partners with pub chain for 300 new EV chargepoints
A new partnership will see ScottishPower install over 300 new public EV chargers in St Austell Brewery pub car parks across the South West of England.
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Midland Motor Fuel snaps up Gold Garages
Top 50 Indie Midland Motor Fuel has purchased Golds Garages in a deal brokered by Christie & Co.
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Former employee does the honours at forecourt store re-opening
A former employee had the honour of officially re-opening Gulf Nairn Service Station on the Inverness Road in Nairn following its refurbishment.
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FOCUS ON RTD AND ICED COFFEE: Frappé fraternity
As I write this, it’s hot – nudging 25°C – which means consumers will be reaching for iced drinks, including coffee.
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Certas Energy announces industry-first HVO fleet balancing calculator
Certas Energy says it has created the industry’s first HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fleet balancing calculator, allowing fleet operators to calculate the cost of mixing HVO with traditional diesel to aid decarbonisation.
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New Welcome Break forecourt to be built in Somerset
Welcome Break has agreed terms to acquire a 10-acre plot for a new service station at Notaro Park, a new 93-acre industrial/warehouse scheme near Bridgwater, Somerset, adjacent to Junction 24 of the M5.
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Sutton Coldfield forecourt is up for auction with guide price of £1.85m
Whynot Service Station in Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, is going up for auction on July 11 with a guide price of £1.85m.
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Sewell on the go puts Wyton Bar site up for sale
Top 50 Indie Sewell on the go has put its Wyton Bar Service Station in Bilton, Hull, up for sale for £1.3m plus stock.
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Man arrested after attempting to rob forecourt store
A man has been arrested following an attempted robbery at the Bigdale Service Station in Kirkby on Thursday, June 20.
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FOCUS ON CAR WASH AND VALETING: Polished performance
Stories abound across the industry about the resurgence in the popularity of car washing and valeting. Dealers have been investing in new kit and reaping the rewards.
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New Scania company to install 40,000 chargepoints across Europe
Truck firm Scania has announced the formation of Erinion, a new company specialising in private and semi-public charging solutions.