Automotive Lubricants

Engine Oil Exports from the U.S. Rose in 2022

Engine Oil Exports from the U.S. Rose in 2022

July 12, 2023

United States exports of automotive, diesel and marine engine oils increased 18% in 2022, while imports of the same prod ...

Renault’s Horse Puts Power Back into ICEs

Renault’s Horse Puts Power Back into ICEs

July 11, 2023

Renault’s new powertrain development entity, Horse, is betting on the viability of ICEs and hybrids until 2040.

JASO Revises Motorcycle Oil Spec

JASO Revises Motorcycle Oil Spec

July 7, 2023

The Japanese Society of Automotive Engineers has updated its JASO T 903 performance specification for four-stroke motorc ...

France Lubricant Demand Down in March

France Lubricant Demand Down in March

July 5, 2023

France’s finished lubricant consumption fell 13% to 45,297 metric tons in March, pushing demand for the first quarter ...

Russian Motor Group Complains of Lube Shortage

Russian Motor Group Complains of Lube Shortage

July 4, 2023

A Russian motorist group complained to the central government last week that the country faces a growing shortage of aut ...

Resurgent Auto Lube Sales Boost Copton Profits

Resurgent Auto Lube Sales Boost Copton Profits

June 30, 2023

Chinese lubricants blender Qingdao Copton Tech Co. reported a 12% increase in first quarter net profit, compared to the ...

Sales Jump at Oil Change Centers

Sales Jump at Oil Change Centers

June 28, 2023

Sales at United States oil change and lubrication shops rose 11% last year to $7 billion, a joint report by the Auto Car ...

Grease Ouput Up in North America, Globally

Grease Ouput Up in North America, Globally

June 28, 2023

North America’s lubricating grease production jumped up 16% in 2022, signaling a further rebounding from the impacts o ...

VLS Gets Action on Non-compliant Gear Oils

VLS Gets Action on Non-compliant Gear Oils

June 27, 2023

United Kingdom-based Verification of Lubricant Specifications announced the resolution of three cases in which it identi ...

Motul, Valvoline Top Poland Motor Oil Survey

Motul, Valvoline Top Poland Motor Oil Survey

June 27, 2023

Motul and Valvoline were the top-rated brands in Poland last year according to a survey conducted throughout the year by ...

Earnings up at Lanka IOC, Chevron Lanka

Earnings up at Lanka IOC, Chevron Lanka

June 23, 2023

Lanka IOC reported a hefty jump in operating profit for its fiscal year ending March 31, boosted by commissioning Sri La ...

Mr. Lube Sales Continue Rising

Mr. Lube Sales Continue Rising

June 21, 2023

Mr. Lube, a leading quick lube service business with locations across Canada, increased first quarter revenue by 20% and ...

Germany Lube Demand Tumbles in March

Germany Lube Demand Tumbles in March

June 20, 2023

German lubricant demand fell 24% in March, a second consecutive month of declines following two months of healthy gains. ...

France Market Continues Downward Trend

France Market Continues Downward Trend

June 20, 2023

Finished lubricant demand in France dropped in April to its lowest point since last August, continuing a 10-month streak ...

Riding the Waves of Change

Riding the Waves of Change

June 14, 2023

Lubricant demand has fluctuated over the past couple years. Tom Glenn explains the reasons for the troughs and peaks.

The ICE Is Not Yet Dead

The ICE Is Not Yet Dead

June 14, 2023

Will e-fuels extend of the reign of the internal combustion engine? Trevor Gauntlett investigates.

Formula E Extends Range for EV Drivers Worldwide

Formula E Extends Range for EV Drivers Worldwide

June 14, 2023

Shell Lubricants explores the fast-paced world of Formula E lubricants and explains how it is using its experience on th ...

Are EV Coolants the Hottest New Trend for Lube Makers?

Are EV Coolants the Hottest New Trend for Lube Makers?

June 14, 2023

Lubricant manufacturers are well positioned to supply the automotive industry with the fluids needed to cool EV batterie ...