Perfect storm for lubes industry
Covid, a global chip shortage and the green hydrogen economy have seriously impacted the lubes industry.
Published 20-Oct-2021
Tag: Japan
Electric vehicle round-up
Global governments make moves towards securing a safe and accessible EV future.
Published 10-Jun-2020
The wait is over for GF-6 and SAE 16 as Japan goes further
The much heralded, and much delayed, ILSAC GF-6 engine oil specification is finally approved and a launch date revealed. Meanwhile Japanese OEMs push specs harder.
Published 19-Jul-2019
Conferences: India & Europe play catch-up as Japan goes ultra-low
Two major conferences in Asia and Europe reveal India is catching up in the high quality lubes market; Europe has work to do in read-across interchange and Japan is preparing ultra-low specs.
Published 18-Mar-2019
View From The Bridge - Nov 2018
OATS announces its new Managing Director; oil majors reveal strong Q3 results across the board and lubes producers are getting restless over GF-6 delays.
Published 08-Nov-2018
Japanese grow impatient as GF-6 delayed again
The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers' Association (JAMA)'s Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) Working Group has announced a target release date for ILSCA GF-6B specification, ahead of ILSAC GF-6.
Published 31-Oct-2018
Japanese auto manufacturers pioneer new lubes specs.
The Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has proposed a new viscosity grade engine oil specification for the Japanese market which is pioneering lower viscosity grade engine oils.
Published 07-Jul-2017
Auto giants move closer in business alliances
Nissan becomes Mitsubishi's largest shareholder while Suzuki and Toyota explore business partnership
Published 30-Oct-2016
Mitsubishi admits fuel consumption testing impropriety
Mitsubishi has discovered fuel consumption testing in cars sold in Japan has been improperly presented.
Published 04-May-2016
Japanese car sales post modest growth
After years of slowing sales Japanese automakers are gaining ground in China
Published 29-Feb-2016