Idemitsu to cooperate with coating specialist company Zenith Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu) announced that it has agreed with South Korea’s Zenith Corporation (Zenith), a company excelling in coating technology, on a collaboration. Both companies will commercialize the world’s first low-friction solution by combining Idemitsu’s lubricants with Zenith’s high-performance plastic coating. Idemitsu aims to achieve a business scale of JPY...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

SGMW, Fuchs forge strategic partnership On October 20, SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Fuchs Lubricants (China) Ltd. (Fuchs). Based on in-depth insights into user needs, the two parties will customize systematic development solutions covering the entire automotive oil product chain, including thermal management and specialty oils, to enhance vehicle competitiveness through a comprehensi...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Gabriel India board approves joint venture with SK Enmove for lubricants and e-fluids On October 7, 2025, Gabriel India Limited announced that its board had approved a joint venture agreement with SK Enmove Co., Ltd of Korea. The new JV, SK Enmove Gabriel India Private Limited, will be incorporated with Gabriel India holding a 49% stake and SK Enmove retaining 51%. Gabriel India will invest up to INR 294 million in the JV’s equity, in one or mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

ARAI & HPCL, India signs MoU for research in alternate fuels and sustainable mobility On September 18, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Green R&D Centre. The partnership will drive collaborative research on lubricants, coolants, fuels, additives, and new energy solution...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Shell Lubricants, UK, presents high-performance EV thermal management fluid On September 9, Shell Lubricants announced that it has formulated and demonstrated a high-performance EV thermal management fluid. In collaboration with RML Group, a 34 kWh battery pack using Shell EV-Plus Thermal Fluid featuring proprietary Shell Gas-to-Liquid (GTL) Technology has been developed, which can charge from 10% to 80% capacity in under 10 minutes. The electric...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/17

lymer additive that enhances the anti-wear and anti-seizure performances of E-Axle drive motor systems for electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s in-house test with the additive found an improvement in the maximum non-seizure load (an anti-seizure benchmark) by up to approximately 25% compared to lubricants without the additive. The ACLUBE NS-100 will be released in and outside Japan as early as the summer of 2025, and major lubricant makers ha...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

fuel-efficient two- and three-wheelers. The project is expected to create over 100 direct and indirect jobs. Spanning over 162,000 square feet, the facility will include an assembly plant for Bajaj motorcycles and three-wheelers, as well as storage and distribution space for spare parts, tires, and lubricants. Scheduled for completion by 2026, the hub will also support the introduction of new product lines through partnerships with international ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

ion to Omsky Kauchuk, a part of the Titan Group, to localize new low-molecular polyisobutylene production in Omsk. The Titan Group of Companies will create an import-substituting production of low-molecular polyisobutylene based on modern Russian technology. The product is used in the production of lubricants, adhesives, sealants, gaskets, cosmetics, and personal hygiene products. Based on press release from the Industrial Development Fund...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/23

moplastics, with about half coming from consumer waste. For example, the car’s jacking points are made entirely from old vehicle bumpers. In the CLA 250+, steel makes up the largest share of materials at 44.9%, followed by plastics (16.5%), light alloys (14.7%), and other metals (9.6%). Fuels and lubricants account for 4.1%, while other materials like electronics and process polymers make up 10.2%. Mercedes Benz uses battery cells made with low...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

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