US vehicle market hits dip in the road
New auto sales in the US are continuing to decline, which could have a longer-term impact onthe lubes sector.
Published 07-Sep-2017
Tag: N America
Strong prediction for independent Lubes Manufacturers Market
Transparency Market Research predicts Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Market set to reach nearly US$9.5bn by 2025
Published 11-Jul-2017
Fiat Chrysler goes online to boost Canada sales
Fiat Chrysler is the first OEM auto manufacturer to provide an online retailing solution in Canada after revealing a record start to the sales year.
Published 11-Jul-2017
US Automatic Transmission Fluid Survey reveals quality and integrity issues
Misleading labelling and confusion over ATF specifications have been revealed in the Petroleum Quality Institute of America's Automatic Transmission Fluid Survey.
Published 08-Jul-2017
API 1509 revisions approved
The Lubricants Group of the American Petroleum Institute (API) has approved revisions to the API 1509 provisional licensing requirements.
Published 07-Jul-2017
AAA backs synthetic oils
AAA is backing synthetic oils at oil change because of potential long-term cost savings.
Published 05-Jul-2017
US boosts fuel economy research as India questions its own new regs
As the US DOE invests in new research aimed at understanding powertrain efficiency through automated and connected vehicles, Indian scientists question the rigour of new passenger car fuel consumption standards.
Published 06-Mar-2017
View From The Bridge - January 2017
2016 proved significant for geo-politics, the lubricants industry and OATS itself.
Published 31-Dec-2016
Road tourism set to boost lubes aftermarket
Increased travel for sightseeing in China and India could be significant factors in boosting global lubes sales according to new research.
Published 31-Dec-2016
Further delays for GF-6 spec
No final timeline set for ILSAC GF-6 engine oil licences, but likely to be 2019.
Published 30-Dec-2016