Finished Lubricants

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China
EVs parked in a courtyard in Shanghai. © Hypercar

Automotive Lube Demand Dwindling Rapidly in China

October 15, 2025

China’s automotive lubricant market is experiencing a sharp contraction as new energy vehicles gain ground, according ...

New Biodegradable Solid Lube Detoxifies Seed Planting

New Biodegradable Solid Lube Detoxifies Seed Planting

October 8, 2025

Researchers collaborating in four U.S. universities have developed a new biodegradable, nontoxic solid lubricant.

Protecting Older Engines Along with the New

Protecting Older Engines Along with the New

September 26, 2025

Maintaining old tests and making new ones back serviceable.

Kixx’s Next-Generation Lubricants Powering Tomorrow’s Industries

Kixx’s Next-Generation Lubricants Powering Tomorrow’s Industries

September 26, 2025

The need for next-generation lubricants that optimize performance is now greater than ever.

Dexron-VI: The Test of Time

Dexron-VI: The Test of Time

September 26, 2025

A 20-year look back at the development of a landmark automatic transmission fluid specification.

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Briefly Noted

September 22, 2025

WearCheck, a condition-monitoring specialist based in Durban, South Africa, launched a new website for its lubricant-man ...

Chinese Boring Machines Demand High-quality Greases

Chinese Boring Machines Demand High-quality Greases

September 10, 2025

China’s expanding transportation infrastructure projects will boost demand for grease-consuming boring machines.

The Slippery Task of Choosing Lubricity Additives for Titanium Drilling

The Slippery Task of Choosing Lubricity Additives for Titanium Drilling

September 4, 2025

Usage of titanium is rising fast in a variety of applications. High strength-to-density ratios and corrosion resistance ...

Motul, Castrol Lead Poland Auto Oil Rankings, Liqui Moly Gains

Motul, Castrol Lead Poland Auto Oil Rankings, Liqui Moly Gains

August 20, 2025

Polish consumers preferred Motul and Castrol as top brands of motor oil in 2024, followed by Liqui Moly, which staged th ...

Motorcycle Oil Clocks Fastest Lube Growth, Kline

Motorcycle Oil Clocks Fastest Lube Growth, Kline

August 20, 2025

Demand for motorcycle engine oil will grow faster than any other finished lubricant over the next five years.

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A First for Chinese Aviation Hydraulic Oils

August 6, 2025

China’s civil aviation authority last month issued a certificate of approval to Sinopec AEH I fire-resistant phosphate ...

A New Specification for Hybrids?

A New Specification for Hybrids?

August 3, 2025

The rush is on to develop a specification for hybrid engine oils. Columnist Steve Haffner questions the need.

Ergon Opens Transformer Center in Asia

Ergon Opens Transformer Center in Asia

July 30, 2025

Ergon has opened its first transformer oil Technology Centre in Asia

EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Drooping

EU Commercial Vehicle Registrations Drooping

July 30, 2025

The European Union’s commercial vehicle market weakened in the first half of 2025, with registrations falling across k ...

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Global Grease Production

July 24, 2025

In line with lubricating oil trends, global grease production in 2024 fell slightly, according to the National Lubricati ...

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Grease Basics

July 24, 2025

Grease is typically made from three components – the base oil, a thickening agent made from the reaction of an acid wi ...

Russia Vehicle Sales Slump in H1 2025

Russia Vehicle Sales Slump in H1 2025

July 23, 2025

New car and light commercial vehicle sales in Russia fell by 27% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 to 546,430 units ...