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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

Grease and Lube producers gear up for new tech demands

New vehicle technologies require grease and lubes producers to stay ahead of the curve.

Published 28th August, 2019

Emissions Standards see manufacturer rebellion in US as China and India increase pressure

US automakers & State of California combine to drive up emissions standards; China & India add regs pressure on lubes producers.

Published 21st August, 2019

Mixed Q2 news from the world's oil majors

A mixed set of Q2 2019 reports from the oil majors and lubes producers including Shell, BP, ExxonMobil and Fuchs.

Published 13th August, 2019

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 07th August, 2019

Castrol launches new lube dispensing system

Designed for vehicle workshops and 'quick lube' centres, Castrol ePODS combine clever design with fast-fill technology.

Published 31st July, 2019

Shell, Exxon, Idemitsu and Evonic all reveal expansion

Laboratories, Group II base oil, lubes and additive plants all announced in expansion plans.

Published 25th July, 2019

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