automotive industry

The ACC shows slight encouragement for the chemical industry's production index, but ACEA can't lift the gloom for the European auto makers and calls for urgent help for the commercial vehicle sector. There's also an interesing report on the Nanocatalyst market.

A fascinating review of the European auto industry, BP's World Energy Review, Pike on biofuels and US nano policies are just a sample of the reports available this month.

Ferrari launces its fastest ever road going sports car at the Bejing Motorshow

GM's Dexos specification testing to be funded by licence and blending fees.

Romanian Lubes consumption dropped by 40 million litres in 2009, with 70% consumption comprising automotive

Aston Martin's first four-door rolls off the production line.

Automakers Toyota and Kia both announced positive numbers despite Toyota's recall woes and global recession.

Lubrizol has released a report on the role of engine oils in improving fuel economy in Europe.

Castrol has extended its lubes OEM and service contract with VW.

EPPCO has signed an exclusive lubes supply deal with the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group.

Indian car maker has taken a stake in electric vehicle firm REVA

GM subsidiary, Vauxhall, has launched the first own-brand lubricants range under the new Dexos2 specification

Independent lubes suppliers are set to benefit from the new European Union Block Exemption Regulations

Valvoline says it has no plans to buy licences for its Dexos-standard products.

Europe's auto manufacturing body has agreed a joint specification for electric vehicle connection points.

ConocoPhilips has launched a new natural gas lube and Amsoil announces a new small-engine additive.

Superstar singer and and artist combine to create auto art to benefit charity

First European-made hybrid rolls off Toyota line, but there are more recalls.

The superfast SLS AMG is now available with electric power.

New Bugatti sets world speed record for a production car.

The European Union's Court of Justice upheld an earlier ruling to restrict the use of fuel MMT.

Mobil report shows continued lubes growth in automotive and other lubes across Bangladesh

Chevrolet has discovered the formula for a perfect handshake - something it is hoping to teach their sales teams around the world.

An Iraqi investment consortium is set to build a $50m car lube plant in Jordan

The European car market remains volatile with German and Italian sales down, but France and the UK see signs of improvement.

Federal-Mogul has launched a new coated piston which, it claims, can save up to 0.8% in fuel consumption and reduce friction.

The North American finished lubes and automotive consumer markets are recovering, but it will be a slow process according to Kline.

Afton Chemicals is set to launch a new PCMO to exceed the imminent GF-5 and Dexos standards