Forecourt Trader

05/02/2025

Registrations of new all-electric vehicles grew 41.6% year on year in January, accounting for a 21.3% share of a declining car market, but their sales still fall short of government ambitions.

Registrations of new all-electric vehicles grew 41.6% year on year in January, accounting for a 21.3% share of a declining car market, but their sales still fall short of government ambitions.

05/02/2025

Payment solution provider Allstar, in conjunction with Be.EV, is rewarding fleets for their swift and continued adoption of EVs with a 10% reduction in charging prices, for three months.

Payment solution provider Allstar, in conjunction with Be.EV, is rewarding fleets for their swift and continued adoption of EVs with a 10% reduction in charging prices, for three months.

05/02/2025

East Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a new petrol station to be built on Kilmarnock Road in Mauchline, despite concerns about traffic.

East Ayrshire Council has approved plans for a new petrol station to be built on Kilmarnock Road in Mauchline, despite concerns about traffic.

05/02/2025

Fastned made the news pages of forecourttrader.co.uk recently because it had applied for planning permission for a new EV charging plaza right next door to Exelby Services' Coneygarth forecourt. This illustrates one of many complexities in a fast evolving sector, finds Tracy West.

05/02/2025

Pump prices have risen for the fourth consecutive month, with petrol up by 2p a litre and diesel by almost 3p in January, according to the RAC.

Pump prices have risen for the fourth consecutive month, with petrol up by 2p a litre and diesel by almost 3p in January, according to the RAC.

05/02/2025

Succession will be one of the "people, planet and profit" themes discussed at Forecourt Trader's industry Summit this month, with tips on how petrol station owners secure their business for the future, including recruiting talent from outside the industry.

Succession will be one of the "people, planet and profit" themes discussed at Forecourt Trader's industry Summit this month, with tips on how petrol station owners secure their business for the future, including recruiting talent from outside the industry.

04/02/2025

Long-serving Applegreen employee Martyn Brett-Lee has left the Irish-based business after five and a half years.

Long-time Applegreen employee Martyn Brett-Lee has left the Irish-based business after five and a half years.

04/02/2025

DSL, which has provided pump top promotions for the forecourt trade for over 40 years, has appointed industry expert Michael O'Loughlin to its board as a non-executive director.

DSL, which has provided pump top promotions for the forecourt trade for over 40 years, has appointed industry expert Michael O'Loughlin to its board as non-executive director.

04/02/2025

Maxol has completed a £1.9 million re-development of its Fortwilliam Service Station on the main arterial route into Belfast city centre, with pay at pump, more parking and a larger shop.

Maxol has completed a £1.9 million re-development of its Fortwilliam Service Station on the main arterial route into Belfast city centre, with pay at pump, more parking and a larger shop.

04/02/2025

Planning permission has been granted for a new hand car wash at 60-68 Broadway in Didcot.

Planning permission has been granted for a new hand car wash at 60-68 Broadway in Didcot.

04/02/2025

EV manufacturers, battery manufacturers and recyclers must work together to revolutionise lithium-ion battery recycling processes to meet ever-growing demand for EVs and energy storage systems.

EV manufacturers, battery manufacturers and recyclers must work together to revolutionise lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling processes to meet ever-growing demand for EVs and energy storage systems.

04/02/2025

Swain Container Solutions, a division of Swain Group, is transitioning its London Gateway fleet to HVO.

Swain Container Solutions (SCS), a division of Swain Group, is transitioning its London Gateway fleet to HVO.

04/02/2025

Will you be joining us at the Forecourt Trader Summit later this month?

Sticking to the theme People, Planet and Profit, attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and join discussion around these three areas.

Our People panel will be no exception, with our lineup of speakers set to discuss staff challenges, including how the sector can attract and retain staff, and also the issue of succession for a business.

Speaking on the People panel will be Alex Mortimer, David Charman, Tony Jackson, James Mabey and Jo Wonham.

Don’t miss out! Secure your tickets today
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03/02/2025

Vauxhall is partnering with EV charging and digital out-of-home company Jolt to provide its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners with free charging across its North West London charging network.

Vauxhall is partnering with EV charging and digital out-of-home (DOOH) company Jolt to provide its electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle owners with free charging across its North West London charging network.

03/02/2025

A drink driver who pulled up next to police at a petrol station with an open bottle of wine in his car has been banned from driving.

A drink driver who pulled up next to police at a petrol station with an open bottle of wine in his car has been banned from driving.

03/02/2025

Electric car manufacturer BYD increased its sales volume by 658% to over 8,700 cars in 2024 - making it the UK's fastest growing car brand.

Electric car manufacturer BYD increased its sales volume by 658% to over 8,700 cars in 2024 - making it the UK's fastest growing car brand.

03/02/2025

The National Wealth Fund has committed to a £55m investment to support Connected Kerb in its expansion of the UK's on-street EV charging network.

The National Wealth Fund* (NWF) has committed a £55m investment to support Connected Kerb in its expansion of the UK's on-street EV charging network.

03/02/2025

A disqualified driver who was stopped by officers at a petrol station has been jailed.