Automakers announce major EV joint ventures in Europe & China as markets boom
Europe and China are the focus for a raft of major Electric Vehicle joint ventures as EV sales boom in Europe
Published 07-Aug-2019
Tag: North America
View From The Bridge - Sept 18
OEM lubricant loyalty, tightening emissions standards and the rise and rise of digital vehicle sales are covered in this VFTB.
Published 31-Aug-2018
Digital purchases on the rise for new and used vehicles
US-based Manheim Marketplace achieved record used-vehicle sales growth across its digital channels in the first half of 2018, but China leads the way for digital innovation.
Published 29-Aug-2018
Lubes industry could be caught in US-China trade war
China may produce more vehicles because of tariff stand-off with US, with the lubes and additives markets being caught in the crossfire.
Published 28-Aug-2018
US synth lubes and functional fluids market set for sustained growth
US demand for synthetic lubricants and functional fluids is expected to increase by 6% per annum to 2018.
Published 05-Sep-2014
Google's self-driving cars
Google has revealed the prototypes of its new self-driving cars.
Published 28-May-2014
Ice truck is ultimate battery test
Canadian Tire uses a truck made of ice to temperature test its batteries.
Published 07-Jan-2014
Caterpillar cost lockdown affects jobs
Caterpillar is slashing its costs after poor Q3 results. N American jobs are affected despite new product launch.
Published 27-Nov-2013
Fuel economy could be improved by molten salts
Ionic lubricants could potentially be used as additives to the base oil used in motor oil.
Published 25-Nov-2013
Chemtura opens new China plant
The North American company expands its operations across Asia-Pacific with a new facility in Nanjing
Published 16-Nov-2013