Mercedes-Benz Engine Oils for the Senior Automobile
Mercedes-Benz Classic has introduced a new range of engine oils designed for vintage and young classic vehicles, developed with German independent lubricant company Fuchs. The oils address material and operating needs of Mercedes-Benz models built from the 1950s through the 2000s.
The range includes a 10W-40 oil for vehicles produced from 1971 onward, focusing on cold-start performance and low-friction operation for models such as the R107 and R129 SL-Class and W124 E-Class. A 20W-50 oil is aimed at older vehicles from the 1950s and 1960s and features additives to protect non-ferrous metals and historic sealing materials used in models including the W113 Pagoda and W198 300 SL.
The formulations were tested for compatibility with historic components during long storage periods. Mercedes-Benz said it now uses the oils for its own vehicle collection. Initial sales are in several European markets.
BP to Supply Fuels and Lubricants to Audi F1 Team
BP will become the fuels and lubricants partner of the Audi-backed Formula One team from the 2026 season, aligning with new regulations that emphasize electrification and sustainable fuels. The partnership brings BP together with Audi and the Revolut F1 Team as the sport prepares for power unit rules that mandate fully sustainable fuels and increased electric output.
The company said it will develop bespoke racing fuels and lubricants to support performance, efficiency and reliability under the 2026 framework. The program will include extensive laboratory and track testing, with hundreds of fuel blends and thousands of components evaluated to optimize combustion, thermal management and efficiency.
BP said Formula One offers a demanding test environment for technologies that can transfer to road and industrial use. The company said the deal supports its strategy to advance lower-carbon energy solutions while remaining active in top-level motorsport. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Dennis Oil Co. Now Part of RelaDyne
RelaDyne, the largest lubricant distributor in the United States, announced Monday that it has acquired Dennis Oil Co., a long-standing blender and distributor of lubricants in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. The purchase deepens RelaDyne’s Mid-West presence.
Dennis Oil Co. was founded in 1940 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri. Since then the company has grown from a regional supplier of packaged lubricants for service stations into a bulk lubricant provider for customers in trucking, manufacturing, excavation, quarrying and agriculture. The company supplies engine oils, diesel exhaust fluid, hydraulic oils, gear oils and greases.