Ford expanding partnership with China's search provider Baidu
Ford and Baidu collaborate further in technology and connectivity in China.
Published 05-Nov-2018
Tag: China
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
Government announces China 6 Emissions Standard
China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) has announced that the China 6 Emissions Standard for Light-duty Vehicles (LDV) will come into force on July 1, 2020.
Published 20-Aug-2018
EV round-up
BP buys Chargemaster: global EV demand increases but infrastructure struggles to keep up; Tesla faces Model 3 production crisis
Published 20-Jun-2018
China aims for new diesel truck lubes spec
A group of major Chinese vehicle manufacturers and energy giants are working on the nation’s first lubricant specification for diesel truck engines.
Published 20-Jun-2018
China set to hit US lubes with 25% tariff hike
A tit-for-tat tariff battle sees China responding to US legislation with proposed tax increases that would directly target US-made lubricants and base oils.
Published 18-Apr-2018
BP to boost China retail sites; Shell looks to forecourt automation
BP has entered a joint venture to boost its retail presences across three Chinese provinces as Shell looks to automation technology to help its retail across the region.
Published 27-Feb-2018