UK automotive sector manufactures record number of vehicles
07/02/2024 by Mark
The UK automotive sector made in excess of a million cars and commercial vehicles (CVs) in 2023 – the first time to produce these figures since 2019.
UK automotive sees most successful year since 2019
22/01/2024 by Richard
Last year for the automotive sector in the UK was the best for sales since the COVID-19 pandemic, with 1.903 million new car registrations.
EU delays automotive rules of origin change
22/12/2023 by Richard
The UK automotive industry has been given a reprieve with the delay of rule changes that could have seen UK-produced electric vehicles (EVs) charged a 10% tariff when exported to the European Union (EU).
What are the best oils for commercial vehicles?
08/12/2023 by Richard
Commercial engine oil delivers lubrication for larger vehicles transporting goods across countries and continents. These oils have been specially designed to cope with the demands of commercial transportation, including long hours on
Rugby World Cup to get a TotalEnergies-backed car-share platform
07/09/2023 by Richard
Fans attending the Rugby World Cup in France this year will be able to access a dedicated car-sharing platform, thus reducing both travel costs and the environmental impact of attending matches.
BP invests in fleet software provider
09/08/2023 by Mark
The venture capital arm of energy giant BP has made an investment of £4 million in Dynamon, a UK-based firm that supplies
Morris Lubricants donates to Ukraine aid mission
29/06/2023 by OilStoreAdministrator
Shrewsbury-based Morris Lubricants has donated £500 to help a local man go on his eighth mission to deliver aid for elderly and young vulnerable people in the war-torn country of Ukraine.
EV chargers installed in record number in 2022
10/01/2023 by Richard
A record number of public charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) was installed last year as the UK automotive sector also ramped up sales of battery EVs.
Sales of new cars rise again in the UK
19/12/2022 by Mark
The UK automotive sector received some welcome news as 143,000 new vehicles were registered in November, marking the fourth monthly increase in a row.
BP Pulse agrees with M&S to bring EV charging to stores
14/12/2022 by Richard
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and BP Pulse have signed an exclusive agreement that will see many of the former’s stores become equipped with rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs).
Britishvolt secures short-term funding
11/11/2022 by Richard
Despite reports that it may be about to enter administration, Britishvolt says it has secured sufficient short-term funding from an undisclosed investor, enabling it to stay in business while it explores longer term funding options…
BP says fast charging is key to driving EV sales
27/09/2022 by OilStoreAdministrator
Speaking to the Financial Times, BP’s head of future mobility and solutions, Richard Bartlett, has said that rather than considering the number of charging points for electric vehicles (EVs), the Government should look at the…