OATS MD, Mike Skypala, and OATS lubricants database specialist and former F1 lubricants engineer, Adrian Bell about the importance of lubes technology in motorsport and its transfer to mainstream engines.
With a global drive towards high-performance, low emission engine oils, it would seem lubes product portfolios are only going in one direction. But what happens if local consumers are on a different journey? Russia is a case in point.
Why should the lubricants and fluids market be concerned about consolidation amongst automakers?
Conference season reveals new lubes trends; the EV market increases its influence and the lubes industry and the battle over diesel continues.
The IEAs Global oil predictions could mean a new way of working for refiners and producers; heavy trucks are in the spotlight for the latest emissions clamp-down, putting manufacturers under more pressure.
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.
OEM lubricant loyalty, tightening emissions standards and the rise and rise of digital vehicle sales are covered in this VFTB.
Lubes industry and OEM collaboration are the focus of this month's View from the Bridge, although there's also some tension between two oil majors over product claims.
Lubes development continues to take positive steps forward despite some specification delays and puzzling political decisions on emissions.
Can lubricants producers manage the balancing act of meeting increased demand with reduction in the use of resources . Technology could be a major catalyst.