Majors hit by low prices and high costs in Q3 2019
The oil majors delivered disappointing short-term news to thier shareholders after earning and profits were hit across the board as a res
Published 06th November, 2019
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ExxonMobil pushes low-emissions agenda
Oil major Exxon-Mobil is expanding its low-emissions technology research in India, while backing Porsche's Formula E motorsport programme
Published 31st October, 2019
Global lube demand remains flat, but energy demand will skyrocket.
Analysis of the last 25 years' of global lubricants demand shows a relatively flat market - with a tip towards China and India, but energ
Published 23rd October, 2019
EV round-up - lubes, vehicles and technology
Fast and furious – new EVs on the market and with them, more technology and more lubricants products.<
Published 16th October, 2019
Long life and low emissions on the agenda for new engine lubes
Extending engine life while meeting the latest emissions regulations and OEM demands are the ma
Published 09th October, 2019
Shell and Mobil tap into growing South American auto market
The South American passenger car market is expanding according to reasearch, with Mobil and Shell set to take advantage.
Published 02nd October, 2019
UKLA subsidiary refers complaint regarding Toyota Oil supplier
Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has referred Impetus Automotive Ltd, trading as Toyota First, to UK Trading Standards for
Published 25th September, 2019
VW regains US public sector after 'dieselgate' but may not be ready for new Euro tests
VW no longer excluded from US public sector contracts, but is among other automakers that may not be ready for Euro WLTP regs.
Published 18th September, 2019
GF-6 sparks process review, but roll-out could be fast
The API is set to review the standards development process following the nine year development period for the lastest GF-6 spec.
Published 11th September, 2019
EV charging infrastructure and battery production booms
EV charging technology and infrastructure is growing rapidly around the world, while battery production expands.
Published 04th September, 2019