The looming introduction of one of the most complex specifications to date is top of mind for formulators. Two companies share how they are preparing ...

Engine oil specs are increasing the technical demands put on base oils and pushing formulators toward using more synthetics--some of which may not eve ...

When lubrication is concerned, standards need to evolve to match advances in technology. In Russia, some grease manufacturers are still making lubrica ...

A new engine oil standard that takes effect in Mexico in mid-2020 should help promote fair competition in the country's lubricants industry, an indust ...

The next heavy-duty engine oil category in North America is not expected for seven years, and industry insiders worry that test hardware for existing ...

Pressure is building for the heavy-duty engine oil market to begin shifting to lower viscosity grades, but lighter oils might not provide adequate pro ...

The trend toward electrified vehicles will mean an increase in demand for API Group III+ base stocks because they will be needed to formulate engine o ...

Steve Swedberg clarifies the ambiguity of SAE engine oil viscosity classifications.

Trends come and go, and what once were attractive, high-volume sales channels are now past their prime. One thing remains the same: Customer service i ...

The German city of Frankfurt played host to the biannual International Auto Show in September. The major German manufacturers used their home advantag ...

The German city of Frankfurt played host to the biannual International Auto Show in September. The major German manufacturers used their home advantag ...

Mexico leads the region in electrified vehicle sales and is upping the ante with a domestically produced vehicle.

Western Australia’s lithium miners are feeling the pinch from reduced demand, while in South America, supplies of the strategic resource are becomin ...

The world-famous Tesla is an impressive piece of engineering and design. But its rise to the top of the market has been beset by financial and commerc ...

The Dutch have taken to electric vehicles like ducks to water. The sector was propelled by generous tax breaks and a high median income.

Aerospace Lubricants is nearing completion on an expansion to add 10 million pounds of grease production capacity at its plant in Columbus, Ohio, to h ...

Steve Swedberg does an API 1509-themed version of his annual Q&A column.

A joint venture between Japanese grease maker Kyodo Yushi and its American partner Lubrication Engineers began operating a new grease plant in Wichita ...

Axel Christiernsson AB announced on Monday a multi-million dollar expansion and improvement plan across its three grease plants in the United States, ...

Steve Swedberg explains the evolution of todays base oil market and proposes a future path.