Steve Gibbs
THE ELEPHANT IN THE SHOWROOM?
Is petrol kit still popular with customers?
by Service Dealer Editor, Steve Gibbs

The industry is showcasing an electric future, but does that reflect what dealers and customers are experiencing today? 

 

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Scott Grieve
SCOTT GRIEVE
Shock death of GGM Group's marketing manager

Scott Grieve, marketing manager of dealership GGM Group, was taken ill at work last Friday and despite the best efforts of a first aider and the ambulance crew, passed away that afternoon.

 

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Milwaukee have published a whitepaper
MILWAUKEE REPORT SAYS PETROL POWERED EQUIPMENT PUTTING PEOPLE AT RISK
Electric manufacturer publishes white paper

Petrol-powered OPE is a significant and largely unaddressed source of air pollution, noise and worker harm across Europe, according to new research published by Milwaukee.

 

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Power and region data analysis released
GROWTH APPARENT IN MOST TRACTOR POWER RANGES
In the first half of 2026

The AEA has released data for the past 6 months showing how trends varied between power ranges and across different parts of the country.

 

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Jack Roberts
TORO APPOINT NEW TERRITORY MANAGER
Supporting dealers and customers

Appointee has experience in dealer development, technical support and commercial sales, having worked for other well-known manufacturers.

 

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L to R: Jddela Miah, Toby Mansfield, Oliver Mansfield, Steph Brooks, Solly Mansfield of Baggleys with Neil Everett  of Boss ORV
FORTY DEALERS SIGNED
Providing national coverage

ATV and UTV supplier say they are say pleased to be offering full national sales and support for the brand.

 

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Rob and Jade Orchard with Dave Blake and Carl Stuart,
YAMAHA EXTEND ATV NETWORK
Run by a passionate team

Newly appointed dealership aims to provide unrivalled, practical advice to both the commercial agricultural sector and powersports customers.

 

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