merging Chinese automotive brands. Meanwhile, the UMW division’s automotive segment remained resilient, supported by robust Perodua sales and steady Toyota performance in Malaysia. However, UMW’s PBIT for the quarter declined to MYR 194 million due to competitive pressures and provisions in the lubricants business. Sime continues to navigate a challenging industry landscape marked by economic uncertainty, intense price competition, and oversu...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Usiquímica to supply first-fill engine oil under the Valvoline brand in Brazil On February 24, Usiquímica announced plans to expand its presence in the automotive industry by supplying first-fill engine oil under the Valvoline brand, which the Brazilian group has licensed since 2017. Following its acquisition of YPF’s lubricants business in Brazil late last year, the company is set to begin supplying engine oil to a light vehicle manufacturer...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

fuels and efficient ICE technology. Horse CEO Matias Giannini emphasized the value of Aramco’s investment in strengthening their innovation and global production capabilities.   The partnership also includes collaboration with Valvoline Global Operations to innovate in ICE technology, fuels, and lubricants. With its expanded resources, Horse aims to become a key partner for cutting-edge hybrid and ICE solutions, reducing global vehicle emissio...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/03

-art blending facility in India which will commence trial production mid-year 2025, with full-scale commercial blending operations expected to begin by the third quarter. The new facility will focus on blending sulfonate and salicylate packages, which are essential chemical additives for automotive lubricants. Infineum, a joint venture between Shell and ExxonMobil, is a specialty chemicals company with powerful research and development capabiliti...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/25

ncluding those at PETRONAS stations. This will offer access to EV charging subscriptions and home charging solutions, and seamless integration with the Gentari Go platform, especially with Perodua’s upcoming affordable EV launch in 2025. The other MoU was signed between Perodua Sales and PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Sdn Bhd (PLMMSB), Mesra Retail & Cafe Sdn Bhd (MESRA), and Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd (Setel). This will deepen their joint commitmen...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

100% renewable electricity. The agreement also includes Waylet, Repsol's payment app, being accepted at OMODA & JAECOO dealerships, and Solred for charging or fuel at Repsol stations. The app will also offer special deals on OMODA & JAECOO vehicles. The collaboration also includes the use of Repsol lubricants, integrating OMODA & JAECOO vehicles into Repsol's corporate fleets, and offering deals for Repsol employees. Based on Repsol press releas...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/16

vehicle (SCV) segment. The vehicle will offer a payload capacity of over 1,000 kg and will be launched during the upcoming festive season. It will offer a long driving range and enhanced real-time fleet management capabilities and serve industries like logistics, FMCG, beverages, dairy, paint, and lubricants. Founded in 2018, the company is an EV manufacturer and has launched a three-wheeler cargo vehicle, the HiLoad EV. Based on Euler Motors so...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/29

uty rigid trucks from BharatBenz. The new range is powered by the new BharatBenz BSVI-Stage2 6.7-litre diesel engine which is offered in two configurations i.e.  250 hp and 950 nm and 306 hp and 1,200 nm. The Rigids will offer new payload applications such as bitumen, bulker, petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) in addition to the existing payload applications. The models in the heavy-duty rigid range will be available to customers needing 282...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/23

ains, synthetic fuels, and hydrogen, with an estimated annual production of 5 million powertrain units. The remaining 90% of the stakes will be held by Renault Group and Geely with each retaining 45%. The agreement also involves collaboration between Aramco and Valvoline on technologies, fuels, and lubricants to collectively enhance the performance of ICE for HORSE Powertrain Limited. (Renault Group press release on June 28, 2024)(Saudi Aramco pr...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/29

of trucks will be available in the following configurations: 2826R (6x2), 3526R (8x2), 3832R (8x2), 4232R (10x2) and 4832R (10x2). These trucks will be powered by a 6.7-litre, common-rail BSVI Stage 2 Bharat Benz engine. The new rigid range of trucks will also offer bitumen, bulker, petroleum oil & lubricants (POL) payload applications. BharatBenz trucks will be offered with the 12-speed automated manual transmission (AMT) variants for the first ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/28

uaker State becomes the exclusive supplier of Hyundai Mexico, so that each Hyundai vehicle in Mexico will use Shell Helix, a synthetic lubricant that provides improvements in engine performance and efficiency, guaranteeing the operation of the vehicle. This alliance consists of the exclusive use of lubricants and functional fluids from CS Shell & Quaker State by Hyundai Mexico for its vehicles with the aim of innovating and standing out in the au...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/06

ronment. Volkswagen focuses on converting the refrigerant to R744, as it offers significant leverage for effective reduction. The group recommends a ban on PFAS for ICE models by July 2034. The group also outlines recommendations for other PFAS uses, such as fluoropolymers, batteries, seals, hoses, lubricants, and hard chrome plating. The European Chemical Agency Committees on Risk and Socioeconomic Assessment are reviewing the proposal from five...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/15

Zhongding ITS, Fuchs China form partnership for thermal management solutions Anhui Zhongding Sealing Parts Co., Ltd. (Zhongding) announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement between Anhui Zhongding Intelligent Thermal System Co., Ltd. (Zhongding ITS), a subsidiary, and Fuchs Lubricants (China) Ltd. (Fuchs China) in Shanghai. The two parties will establish a long-term and comprehensive strategic partnership to jointly promote immersi...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/19

oject implementation and operation, is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The two parties will conduct in-depth cooperation on low carbonization and sustainability to co-create future New Energy solutions and innovative low-carbon technologies and products. From GWM and Total Lubricants press releases...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/27

now represents a portfolio of solutions and products, including automotive batteries, industrial batteries, battery energy storage solutions, lithium-Ion cell manufacturing, wide range of EV Chargers, Li-ion battery pack assembly, renewable energy storage solutions, battery management systems, and lubricants. Based on Amara Raja Energy & Mobility press release...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/28

Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited to acquire Tirex Transmission for DC fast chargers for EVs On August 28, Gulf Oil Lubricants India Limited announced that its board of directors had approved the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Tirex Transmission Private Limited (Tirex), a manufacturer of DC fast chargers for EVs. Pursuant to the purchase of INR 1.03 billion (including secondary and primary infusion) within 2-3 months, Tirex will become...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/28

ture of products made of chloroprene rubber. One of Freudenberg’s already successful applications of ETU-free products in the automotive sector is in sealing bellows for joint seals in tie rods, control arms, and wishbones. They protect the moving parts from external influences and the leakage of lubricants. The new material has much more stable values at low temperatures when compared to other products on the market, which is a significant ben...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/12

The report highlighted, the usage and availability of various identified critical minerals which include minerals like Cadmium, Cobalt, and Lithium. Graphite, Nickel, Vanadium, and Rare earth elements (REE) have multiple users and applications in batteries, electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel storage, lubricants, fuel cells for EVs, permanent magnets for electricity generators, battery electrodes, metal alloys, turbine engine components, and automob...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/30

Rwanda signs agreement with Vivo Energy and RSSB for electric buses On June 23, the Government of Rwanda signed an agreement with Vivo Energy, based on UK and pan-African retailer and distributor of fuels and lubricants, and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) for the supply of over 200 electric buses in Kigali.In partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), Ministry of Infrastructure, and City of Kigali, Vivo Energy Rwanda and RSSB w...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/26

ate access to renewable energy sources to power EV charging networks. bp and Vingroup’s subsidiary VinES will also develop and co-engineer battery thermal management solutions and EV charging services.According to bp Vietnam, Castrol has a long-standing relationship with VinFast via the supply of lubricants over the last 6 years.(From Vingroup press release on March 30, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/04/03