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Castrol: Drivers Delay Maintenance

December 14, 2021

More than half of United Kingdom drivers responding to a recent survey said they have delayed vehicle maintenance such a ...

Calumet Posts Earnings Turnaround

Calumet Posts Earnings Turnaround

November 10, 2021

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. reported much improved earnings for the quarter ending Sept. 30, showing signs ...

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Valvoline to Separate Segments

October 13, 2021

Valvoline is further restructuring its business model, announcing this week it will separate its two business segments, ...

Calumet Reports Steep Earnings Loss

Calumet Reports Steep Earnings Loss

August 11, 2021

For the quarter ending June 30, Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. saw a steep net loss but with increased sales, ...

U.S. Oil Change Sales Down

U.S. Oil Change Sales Down

June 30, 2021

Sales at oil change and lubrication shops in the United States declined 3% to $6.4 billion in 2020, down from $6.6 billi ...

Earnings Rise for Valvoline, HCC

Earnings Rise for Valvoline, HCC

May 5, 2021

Valvoline posted higher sales and operating income for its fiscal quarter ending March 31, and Heritage-Crystal Clean’ ...

Q4 Profits Better for Afton, Valvoline

Q4 Profits Better for Afton, Valvoline

February 10, 2021

Afton Chemical recorded higher operating profit in the fourth quarter, but weaker full-year results, while Valvoline pos ...

Profits Up for Afton, Valvoline

Profits Up for Afton, Valvoline

November 4, 2020

Afton Chemical reported higher operating profit and a decrease in sales for its third quarter, and Valvoline’s operati ...

Q2 Profits Down for Afton, Valvoline

Q2 Profits Down for Afton, Valvoline

August 5, 2020

Afton Chemical recorded lower operating profit and sales for its second quarter, and Valvoline reported decreases in ope ...

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Rules Require Diligence from Quick Lubes

July 29, 2020

Enforcement of engine oil and transmission product labeling and receipt requirements that impact quick lubes and their d ...

Pandemic Increases Delays in Oil Changes

Pandemic Increases Delays in Oil Changes

July 29, 2020

In addition to the sudden drop in miles driven, the COVID-19 pandemic has also caused more drivers in the United States ...

Oil Change Sales Rise

Oil Change Sales Rise

June 24, 2020

Sales for oil change and lubrication shops in the United States reached an estimated $6.6 billion in 2019, up 5% from $6 ...

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Oil Change Sales on the Rise

June 26, 2019

Sales by oil change and lubrication shops in the United States reached $6.3 billion in 2018, up 4 percent from 2017, acc ...

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First Quarter Mixed for U.S. Companies

May 8, 2019

Valvoline reported a slight loss in operating income and lubricants sales volume, HollyFrontiers lubricants and specialt ...

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Mixed Results for Afton, Valvoline

February 13, 2019

Afton Chemical posted higher operating profit for its fourth quarter and a decline in its full-year operating profit, an ...

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Semi-Synthetic Prices Rise at Quick Lubes

October 17, 2018

The average price this year for an oil change using five quarts of semi-synthetic oil rose 11.4 percent to just under $4 ...

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ExxonMobil Bets on Mobile Car Care

February 14, 2018

ExxonMobil invested in a startup company offering on-demand fuel delivery and mobile vehicle car care service - includin ...

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Afton, Valvoline Report Mixed Results

February 14, 2018

Afton Chemical had decreased profits last year, despite enjoying a strong fourth quarter, and Valvoline reported a decre ...