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China's diesel output rose 3.8% in March, with oil demand also increasing after a sluggish start to the year.

China's latest drive for urbanisation could be good news for the OEM lubes sector and for 'cleaner' infrastructure development. But it could lead to a significant increase in local government debt.

US Philanthropist and businessman invests heavily in foreign student's gaining a Chinese education

Hollywood pays attention as a Chinese remake grosses more than $100m in a matter of days.

Chinese automaker turns to Russia for transmission oils

The US could drop to second place in the world's oil import league as China's energy hunger continues to increase.

Close to one third of the Amazonian rainforest could be leased for Chinese exploration

OPEC and Brent prices take a hit on China's growth news.

Latest heavy infrastructure investment could offer help to OEMs.

Chinese golfer become youngest every to win amateur trophy at one of the world's highest profile golf events.

Oil major subsidiary to help offset refining losses as it follows global trend.

China sales slow to rise, but still accounts for significant sales of motorcycle oil.

Chinese car maker drops subsidiary brand strategy

China's major automakers fail to beat off competition in 2012 to post heavy losses.

CNPC and Development Bank bosses move into new roles

China is eyeing a share of the US exploration giant's Kazakh oil interests

Two of the world's largest vehicle rental companies are seeking an alliance

A new plant will produce the latest low-pollution eco-engine.

Nissan boss moves the targets for growth after tensions.

ONGC and Oil India have bid for a 20% stake in Mozambique's lucrative Rovuma oil & gas field, but China is also staking a claim

As the new Chinese leadership is sworn in, CO2 emissions top the agenda for the regime's plans for the future.

Record numbers recalled after gearbox fault is identified.

Latest judgement could have expensive impact on test driving a new car in China

Another China food scandal - concrete nuts!

Domestic car vehicle brands are gradually starting to make inroads into foreign brand's share of China market

Chinese automaker to boost products output to keep up with market expansion

State legislators examining possible pricing regs to smooth impact of global oil price fluctuations

Chinese major takes on US oil and gas properties

China major set to refurbish UK and China Sea resources.

Failure to stimulate sales leads to governmental rethink on electric and hybrid policies

German automaker set to double production over next five years

Chinese investors aim to buy iconic GM building in New York

CNPC may form JV with Exxon to exploit Iraqi oil blocks.

China's largest oil producers likely to be hit by combination of increased refining costs and fluctuating crude prices and show falling profits for 2012.

New centre aimed at maximising investment in booming auto market

Cleaner fuel is motivation for refurbishment of refineries by China oil majors

Luxury vehicle sales will exceed US market within the next three years.

SUVs and MPVs drive China car sales at start of 2013

2012 is best-ever year for the luxury supercar marque.

An outbreak of peace between the two Sudanese nations could mean a major new South-North oil pipeline build to start within the year.

The potential deal between CNPC and Rosneft will require careful balancing on both sides, but is the balance of influence in the energy sector shifting from West to East?

New vehicle sales and production still buoyant despite expanding used-car market.

English tea plantations turn the tables to export to their oldest tea trading partner

Many Chinese decide to celebrate New Year abroad.

Cash-for-oil deal discussions underway between Chinese and Russian majors.

Bohai Bay field ready to operate again after major spill in 2011.

Chinese oil major set to take a share in Australian exploration interests

The oil sands deal has overcome its final major hurdle on the way to completion

Global crude prices may affect domestic adjustments for China's fuel.

China's used car market overtakes new vehicle sales in 2012.

China's crude oil consumption increased dramatically in 2012 thanks to surplus oil imports

Non-oil e-commerce and CRM yield serious returns for Chinese oil major.

French tyre-maker opens new plant in Liaoning Province.

Chinese automaker likely to be hit by more than 600m Yuan losses after being hit be Japanese boycott.

Output up but profits fall as China's petrochemical industry affected by economic cool-down.

Anti-pollution legislation is set a four year schedule

Private sector companies set their sights on oil and gas exploration.

Latin American nation is looking to fill a dollar gap with cash for oil deals with China and Chevron and

US Iranian sanctions are apparently having an impact on the country, but some exemptions are easing the energy situation.

Beijing's smog problem is reaching dangerous levels, but should the government be looking to the automotive and oil industries to solve the problem?

Next piece of Beijing's energy plan forecast to be in place by Spring

Chinese mllionaire opens car collection as museum.

Beijing pollution major concern as it reaches record levels

Luxury car-maker to build supercar exclusively for Chinese super-rich.

CNPC's 2012 figures show a rise in output but the company still missed its annual oil and gas targets.

Robots bring service with a smile to diners

Exports booming as China's car majors look abroad for business.

Major car manufacturers see production levels improve after being hit by protests.

Dependence on overseas oil continues to increase even as domestic output increases.

Latest regulatory decision means China continues imports from Middle East nation.

Chinese authorities extend 'cash-for-clunkers' scheme to help in battle against polution

Record level of service from massive pipeline, with more to come over the next 20 years

Oilfield continues high output for domestic oil and gas

China overtakes Europe as it tops the passenger vehicle sales table

China's car parc could be significantly boosted again this year as vehicle sales continue to climb

Chevron to explore Pearl River Basin with Chinese counterpart

Phillips 66 and Chevron plan 2013 capital budgets worth around $40bn, with Phillips 66 also announcing creation of an MLP.

A generally positive outlook for 2013 for the global economy and the oil and lubricants sectors, but the legislators are likely to be the key influencers.

China major takes another bite out of Canada's oil patch.

A five year look back at China's growth and some five year predictions from OATS' Chairman, Sebastian Crawshaw as 2013 begins.

Resilient home owners expect cash 'on the nail' to move out of the way of progress

New 2,300km national rail link increases 'harmony' between Chinese cities

Major Chinese supplier to maintain links with Iran despite sanctions

Canada's largest shale oil deal still has a long way to go before completion, despite government approval.

Pressure for new regulation to open crude markets to overseas investors

Chinese group beats US Johnson to bankrupt battery-maker's assets at auction.

LNG stations are springing up across China, helped by oil majors' investment, as PetroChina buys into Australia's largest project.

China's major oil producers have had little success in a recent domestic auction for exploration blocks.

Forecast shows modest growth in world's fastest growing oil consumer's demand.

New development zone requires 700 mountains to be 'flattened'

One joint venture ends but another begins for Sino-US carmakers

German automakers' sales reach new milestone with forecasts for similar figures over the next three years.

China's new tax regulations could threaten the domestic LPG market.

Robots forecast to become the core manufacturing resource in China's automotive industry.

Japanese car sales are forecast to rally in China as cross-border tensions ease.

Western car maker looks to South West China for latest production centres

Yokohama heads satisfaction table of tyre manufacturers despite Japan tensions

The world's two biggest economies continue to drive the global money-go-round as Europe battles with its own financial issues. Meanwhile OEMs update their data and mobile technology advances.

Canada has give go-ahead tothe CNOOC-Nexen deal, but claims it will be the last foreign energy takeover

OATS discusses the potential impact of China's new leadership on the nation and the lubricants industry.

French major sells stake in African oilfield to Chinese.

China appoints its new Chief and Standing Committee.

Revealed: China's most exclusive and expensive business school with an impressive list of alumni

New art gallery could rival the best in the world.

Company blames domestic tariffs and gas import losses

China looks to Middle East nation to boost energy imports

Major Sino-European automotive venture is given government approval

China's desire to encourage the use of Electric Vehicles may be too early for an unwilling market.

People power halts Sinopec plans for new chemical facility

Co-operation agreement will help energy output and boost national income.

Increased sales leave overseas competitors in the wake of domestic producers.

Nation's car manufacturers face internal and overseas challenges.

Chinese oil major starts drilling in troubled nation's northern provinces.

Major Australian sell-off by UK-based energy group to Chinese state-owned producer.

Automakers form strategic alliance in Chinese industry first

Thew latest forecasts show China's oil and gas output will continue to rise exponentially until 2013

Forecasts show new pipeline could be operating at full speed by 2014

Middle East bidders on shortlist for new Afghanistan exploration project

The latest Kline report shows base oil producers are finding new options from Group II stock to fill the declining Group I gap

Man-made climate change may have started in Roman times according to a new study.

Up or down? OATS' Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw examines the mixed messages emerging from China's economic numbers and their analysts.

VW is planning a possible 14th car plant in China

New car brand looks aims at already crowded auto market.

Latin America increases cash-for-oil trade with China's Development Bank.

Sinopec moves into coal and gas

Saab brand re-vitalised with new electric vehicle production.

Chinese manufacturer's cut the frills to deliver 'good-enough' products

New regulations to curb sale of defective vehicles

SUV joint venture announced despite tensions over Japanese producers

Shandong subsidiary takes on forklift maker.

West East pipeline adds to China's Asian gas imports

A new lubes report for China to 2015 shows positive news for the nation's lubes industry.

Virtual shopping is new craze as supermarkets try to catch up with online trend

Philanthropist replaces cars for owners after anti-Japan protests

CNOOC rivals Sinopec as it builds new storage facility

Demonstrations and national tension has caused problems for Japanese car makers in China as their competitors take advantage.

First of twelve VLCCs arrives in Middle East.

CNOOC's bid for Canada's Nexen has cleared a major legal hurdle on the way to completion.

African state will see significant price drop as China reduces loan rate.

China's oil majors face profits squeeze and increasing competition at home while looking to develop expansion abroad.

Summer production slow-down reduces dealer glut.

China is planning to reduce emissions with a massive spend on conservation projects.

Joint venture between US and Japanese car makers is positive for Ford.

A round the world rickshaw rider is taking on an Olympic-sized challenge.

Some of the world's wealthiest motorcyclists have formed a coffee club. Hardly Hell's Angels, then?

The mighty Yangtze River has turned a worrying colour for no obvious reason.

Ford is set to sell its luxury brand in China within two years.

Carmaker Geely is looking to capitalise on First Half export sales growth.

Shale oil and gas producer reveals ambitious plans for the future.

President Obama takes a hardline stance on alleged Chinese car part subsidies.

Shell sees mixed messages in China's official fuel and lubes growth figures against its own receding sales numbers.

Anti-Japanese protests damage production at major car plants across China.

Car maker is forced to recal thousands of vehicles in South America, Asia and Australia.

Chinese company to start business from its megaton energy facility as it eyes Mongolian expansion

Authorities give go-ahead for large refinery in Quanzhou

Korean company to expand China presence

State-owned oil giant is looking to international bidders for exploration blocks

Sinopec and PetroChina look for overseas acquisition to offset losses

Sinopec is China's highest earning business again in 2011 with $402bn revenues

China's car sales may receive a boost as many younger buyers turn to loans and credit financing

The Olympics, overseas investment and a potential domestic crisis are the key points of this month's article.

A Chinese-specific brand is set for launch by German automaker, BMW

Taxi crash deaths not caused by battery fire, says investigators.

China's urban population goes shopping...and then goes to IKEA for rest and recouperation!

An abundant crop of medals as China's athletes triumph at the 2012 Olympics

Shell looks to exploit nation's massive shale gas resources

With space at a premium, horticulture in China is looking up.

China oil major looks to $1bn clean energy investment

Plans announced for country's first moon probe

Gas production up as China's oil fields fail to deliver.

Chinese oil major suffers the after-effects of last year's oil spill despite recent positive exploration news.

China's 13th storm causes ship spill.

Aircraft maker innovates with China's used cooking oil.

ExxonMobil is set to expand its marine supply operations in Shanghai, while CAO has shelved plans to build avgas storage in Malaysia.

Country's largest annual oil and lubes conference to be hosted by Chengdu

New plant will strengthen operational activities in China.

Sharp drop in oil demand reflects slowdown in Chinese economy.

China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.

China majors increase investment in drilling rights overseas.

The Second Half of 2012 is set for growth in China's auto market, but dealer inventories continue to expand.

The London Olympics brings some short-term cheer to continued economic gloom as the oil majors show depressed Q2 results. Technology could prove to be the salvation.

CNOOC announced a massive bid for Canada's Nexen, which has led to a political backlash across North America

OATS' Diana Shen's presentation to the 6th Annual ICIS Asian Base Oils & Lubricants conference asks if China's vehicle owners are using the right lubes.

China oil major looks to take on Pacifico operation.

Floods and the five-year plan; EV sales and China's stockpiling strategy

US sanctions do not apply after significant reduction in oil purchases

Canadian firm courting Chinese suitors to ease cost pressure

Luxury car sales boost JLR's first half figures to add to good news over production.

Group II and III output boosted to meet demand for higher quality lubes.

The big-spending, high-roller luxury boom is feeling the effect of government cutbacks.

New strategy outlined to protect energy and environment for world's fastest growing energy consumer.

China oil giant is on the hunt for JVs to operate South China Sea oilfield blocks.

China oil major set to develop major island shipping and storage operation

Geely and Chery boost overseas output in developing countries.

PetroChina's parent company reports healthy growth in overseas output.

China's oil majors have committed to a significant drilling programme in two northern Iraqi oilfields.

After overcoming serious delays, Sinochem is set to boost China's petroluem reserve storage

Energy service provider buys into oilfield services company to strengthen China links

More than half of China's car brands may disappear within five years according to analysts

I-phone ice-cream is the latest craze in China. But is it apple flavoured?

Third time lucky hope for Fiat production in the world's largest auto market.

China's first female astronaut makes successful space flight

Ambitious plans for EVs set by national government.

Further pollution regulations as South China city clamps down on vehicles

The US has filed a complaint against China's level import tariffs, while the EC thinks the S Korea agreement may be one-way traffic.

Global grease production was at record levels with China leading the way according to the NLGI.

Chinese automaker pushes for greater product innovation

As China's economy slows and global oil prices drop, there's new stimulus in the world economy. Meanwhile, China's oil majors cut back on overseas investments and China's auto industry continues to boom.

Chinese become hopelessly romantic over luxury cars.

The Great Wall of China is longer than first believed.

Chinese majors are reining back on their unconventional oil and gas acquisitions overseas.

Saab may yet survive with Chinese help, but as an EV manufacturer.

National commodity derivatives including oil set to go on sale to foreign investors.

Shanghai Automotive has approved a deal that will strengthen GM's strategic position.

Kazakh government and oil industry is set to benefit from new deal with China, while CNPC begins operations in Iraq.

China oil giant may collaborate with Norway's state-owned producer.

Shell to build new storage to supply regional service stations.

Beijing puts and end to 'blue sky' measure of air quality

Private car demand and emissions regs clash in auction for new licence plates.

Taizhou refinery is underway for completion in two years.

Nissan moves its luxury brand HQ in Hong Kong

China may - or may not - re-introduces scrappage scheme to help overcome sales slump.

Venezuela makes China its largest creditor in an oil for cash deal.

Auto manufacturing expansion continues as China sales slow

A shipping jam is underway Chinese ports as imports arrive to replace the Iranian oil gap.

China's government is determined to cap energy consumption within three years.

April's oil demand figures show first annual decline in three years for the world's second largest oil consumer.

China oil giant to purchase ailing 235,000b/d plant from Valero Energy

Sinochem and Ecopetrol to develop a pipeline to feed Columbian oil to China.

OATS celebrates the First Anniversary Edition of its China Bulletin with a look back at the last 12 months of China's economy and oil industry, with some predictions for the future.

China continues to pour money into Canada despite oil pipeline delay.

Stricter emissions regs in China's auto industry is driving up the cost of Palladium.

Tea prices could cause an economic 'bubble' for China's favourite drink

Money from oil price fluctuations amongst OECD nations could work in China's favour to boost the country's economy.

Chinese automakers are aiming for increased profitability in 2012 despite a poor 2011.

A Chinese publicity stunt by the Italian car maker hits a wall of internet censure.

Audi is looking to the China market to boost sales beyond 1.5m as BMW opens new dealerships to play catch-up.

Chinese automaker seeks permission to seal JV agreement and make initial investment in a new production plant.

Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit.

The fated ocean liner, Titanic, is set for a re-build - only with added safety features.

Analysts see lubes and grease demand continuing to grow over next five years.

More luxury car dealerships are springing up across China as Porsche and Aston Martin announce new locations

Overseas automakers must continue to innovate if they are going to stay ahead in the Chinese market

Lubrizol is aiming at significant expansion through increased capital expenditure in 2012 and 2013.

Geely and Guangzhou look to JVs to boost business.

Chinese automaker SAIC sees 67% profit leap helped by VW joint venture and forecasts a good year to come.

As the popularity of i-Phones rises across China's cities, so does the possibility of a major billing error.

Mixed results for CNOOC and Sinopec but both on upward path

As the West looks East, China's oil majors look to the West in a drive for expansion and profitability. Meanwhile emissions remain high on the agenda of the auto and lubes industries.

A comprehensive summary of the 3-day Diesel Emissions Conference and AdBlue Forum held in Beijing at the end of March 2012.

Argentina surprised the oil and finance world by 'nationalising' YPF, scuppering a potential Sinopec deal and is now looking to Brazil's Petrobras for production investment

China's fast food outlets prove not to be so fast as customers loiter.

Its' spend, spend, spend as new research shows China's rich keep on getting richer.

New CNY 4.8bn plant planned for Hangzhou along with Chongquing expansion

Petrochemicals giant to build multi-million dollar technology centre.

China's largest aero fuel company is looking for new short-term supplies after a recent diesel price hike, but forecasts are for a boom in biofuels by 2020.

Foreign auto insurers are rushing to capitalise on China's relaxation of regulations.

Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant

Chinese car makers see profits nosedive after sales drop and Saab fallout takes its toll.

Chinese automaker aiming to be the nation's largest vehicle exporter

Ghana will use Chinese finance to develop a major natural gas project.

Sinopec is looking to acquire national gas provider, China Gas

Iranian oil exports squeezed by lack of Chinese processing and shipping insurance.

Xinjiang region targeted for shale oil project

ConocoPhilips and CNOOC have reached agreement with fishermen for spill compensation as CNOOC announces a new Bohai oil find

Superlubricity has moved up from Nano to Micro levels, which could have significant benefits for industrial lubes.

Exxon has been overtaken as the world's largest publicly traded oil producer by Chinese rival

China is building a second phase of emergency oil storage as forecasts of oil price volatility and continued high demand persist.

Iconic British brands to invest on hopes of government approval of joint deal.

Fiat-Chrysler and Volvo seek Chinese partners despite policy limitations

China's coal capital turns to alternative, green industries in an effort reduce dependency on single income source.

China's annual oil and gas discoveries close to 70 year record high.

Dividends for villagers are literally worth their weight in gold.

Growth predictions may prove optimistic for foreign and domestic car makers this year.

Restaurants receive official translations for menus.

Organic panda dung tea is all the rage - at a price!

Profit slumps blamed on weak domestic demand and market saturation

French analysts see drive for oil demand coming from the East

Rise in crude costs forces government action to hike prices for gasoline and diesel.

New EU emissions regulations could put major purchase deal on ice.

Sinopec and PetroChina to buy increased Libyan crude output

Private equity giant buys stake in Chinese lubes additive manufacturer.

China's analysts are taking a long, comparative look at growth predictions against reality as China's economy starts to slow, the drive for quality lubes continues but domestic automakers fail to perform.

Sinopec is set to buy upstream and gas assets from China Petrochemical Corporation.

VW may be forced to recall vehicles fitted with its DSG gearbox following public pressure

Two new reports show significant growth in global oil consumption and specific US demand for synthetic lubes and functional fluids.

BP delivered a strong finish to 2011 and is set to sell Global LPG bottling assets and US natural gas processing operations in Kansas.

A Japanese traveller on a round-the-world trip wins the sympathy of social media users to recover his bike.

China bans airlines from entering EU's green levy on long-haul flights

Sinopec has begun operations at one of China's largest oil reserve bases in Hebei Province.

China oil major set to boost production and capacity to take on PetroChina

Volvo to increase vehicle production through new joint enterprise

Two major suppliers to the Chinese vehicle market have set ambitious targets for the year.

China has a created a battery the size of a soccer pitch.

Multi-billion-dollar deal paves the way for new Guangdong province refinery

US car giant set to increase Chinese production by a third.

French lube producer signs a co-operation deal with China's largest SUV manufacturer.

The ICIS Base Oils Conference provided excellent insights into changes in the global and Chinese lubes industry, particularly new trends in lubes market evolution

Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio

China's largest oil producer looking for a massive acceleration in output.

Minor accident could cost impoverished chef a lifetime's wages.

Two auto majors to use joint venture to expand Chinese-based manufacturing operations

BP and CNOOC are set to collaborate on South China sea drilling.

Only ten automakers are forecast to produce almost the entire output of China's vehicle production by 2015

New regulations make make recalls and suspension more common for vehicles in China

Slow revenue growth report for 2011 by China's oil major

A slowing economy and New Year celebrations have slowed the auto market in China.

China's largest car rental company turns to North America to raise capital.

CNOC has agreed significant compensation payments for last year's Bohai oil spill

Chinese New Year sees massive migration; Sino-Russian relations are critical to China's oil supply and improved vehicle reliability means good news for lubes industry and

Tough EU oil sanctions on Iran may cause price squeeze and complications with China

China's entire population moves twice to stay at home.

Overseas car makers are set to have their ambitions trimmed when it comes to investing in China's auto industry.

Pollution on China's roads is increasing the death rates.

Sinopec closes largest refinery for repairs with significant loss of output.

Domestic and overseas car makers aim to defy slowing China market in 2012

China Petrochemical is set to clinch two major refinery deals in the Middle East.

China's leading offshore producer begins its first domestic drilling project.

IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.

China's largest energy firm announces record output levels, with more to come over the next four years.

Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.

Luxury British automaker is latest to try tapping China's new wealth.

Zhejiang Province is set to benefit from massive domestic investment from China's major oil producers.

BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.

CNPC and Afghanistan ink a long-term exploration deal in the Amu Darya Basin.

China car maker reports significant annual export increase.

China's Oil supplier to reach 1m barrels by 2015.

2011 proved an 'interesting' year. What will 2012 hold? The initial global signs are generally positive.

Daylight Energy's sale to Sinopec was sealed at the end of 2011.

China's economic growth is a concern for the global economy, but lubricants could benefit from the Chinese drive for better emissions standards.

A new global report from ExxonMobil forecasts China's oil demand to peak in 2030, but Asia will still drive growth.

Swimmers across two continents brave freezing water for a holiday dip.

A new banking report puts forecasts China's growth below 8%.

China is building another massive landmark to rival Dubai's tallest.

China is expected to become the world’s top buyer of luxury goods by 2015.

Shell Lubricants has joined Tsinghua University for new friction and surface research

Car maker Daimler is looking for a Chinese investor to boost market share in domestic sales.

CNOOC announces start of first oil and gas drilling in Cambodia.

A subsea pipeline leak ends CNOOC's year on a down beat.

China is to impose anti-dumping tax on US-made vehicles.

China's capital aims for highest vehicle emissions standards in 2012

Two new agreements are set to boost lube storage operations in Oman and China

Swedish car brand finally declared bankrupt despite last-ditch efforts to save it.

China finances Latin American revamp of major refinery

Oil guarantees will repay billion dollar loans to two Latin American countries.

Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill

China's thirst for oil is set to match the US according to a new report.

New plant and increased exports in Kuwait but Libyan investments may stall.

OPTI Canada sale completes as CNOOC builds LNG plant

VW takes total Chinese assembly plants to 13 by 2013.

Jordan deals with China and Estonia to develop world's largest shale oil power plants.

China's plummeting PMI and the knock-on effects of Europe's economic woes mean a long haul for manufacturers and the energy sector.

Success of China's female entrepreneurs has led to a new business in protection

Car and battery maker suffers as debts mount

Success for Chinese space technology with first unmanned space docking.

World Bank consultant claims oil could exceed $150 within five years.

China's wine market is cheery and foreign producers look to cash in.

Russian sales help boost flagging Chinese automakers

Chinese fans queue for new Apple phone as apps market booms.

National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.

Sinochem is turning to the Shanghai market to raise massive fund injection.

Shell has disposed of its share in Petcen to Sinopec.

Sinopec buys stake in Brazilian deep sea oil blocks.

Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route.

Scientists work on high performance fighter jet lubes and commercial biofuel testing.

Chemical specialist to produce oxo derivatives from South China factory.

Latest report claims South China Sea leak was due to inadequate operating procedures.

Automaker to push for Brazilian market as domestic sales drop.

Audi and Toyota have both announced strong sales so far in 011.

South Korean carmaker to establish new factory in Jiangsu as truck manufacturer heads for India

French oil major to build new Tianjin plant.

Oil majors increase diesel supply to ease shortages at government's request.

JD Power reports increasing ownership problems despite improvements over previous years.

Chinese government's deal approval seemed like salvation for Swedish car maker, but GM proves otherwise.

The Chinese economy continues to grow, although tough decisions may be required in the manufacturing sector. VW is set to be come the top global automaker.

China's young super-rich put most World Saloon Car grids to shame.

The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions.

China is using forecasts of its massive shale gas reserves to attract domestic investment

CNPC is looking to foreign resources to secure China's oil futures.

Accommodation comes at a price in Beijing, but size isn't everything.

China is pushing major auto manufacturers to help provide technology for electric vehicles.

CNPC ignores tough political environment to broker major export contract

A mixed third quarter for two of China's largest car makers.

The launch of a luxury passenger boat ends in an unexpectedly wet result in Lanzhou.

CNOOC reports a new oil spill in the waters of Bohai Bay.

Pace accelerates on Chinese vehicle sales despite government restrictions.

Joint venture signed for heavy truck production.

CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.

China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation.

China oil major to take on Canadian oil and gas provider.

OPEC has reduced its demand forecasts for the rest of 2011 and 2012 as global economy weakens.

China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate.

Hauxin China is set to build a new oil storage facility in the South East

Chinese demand for crude and finished products at 10-month low.

Have the latest PMIs created a fog of indecision amongst the world's legislators as they look for a way out further economic crisis? What next for the lubricants market?

Belarus is extending its activities in Venezuelan exploration

A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage

Europe's financial woes have an impact on China and the country struggles to balance pollution measures against a booming car population.

A large, rare, litter of pandas have been born in a Chinese research centre.

A new multi-billion dollar refining operation has received Chinese government go-ahead

A mixed half for CNOOC, Sinopec and PetroChina

World's major car makers fear China expansion could cause cheap dumping.

China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars

A new report forecasts a significant rise in China's oil consumption over the next 10 years.

Firefighters battle to extinguish diesel oil fire.

Automaker BYD has suffered a serious drop in year-on-year profits with job loses resulting.

Oil giant to create JVs with local Shandong refineries

Lifan Automobile to build a new components export centre.

Beijing car owners face a lottery to register new vehicles.

China's main oil producers have cut short-term exports to avoid domestic shortage

A new report reinforces the link between high-grade lubes and vehicle engine wear

Nissan is aiming to take on European manufacturers in China's luxury car market.

China's regulators have blamed TMC for defective Corolla parts

VW and Daimler are set to invest billions of dollars in China operations.

Asia's major oil pipeline conference announces key speakers as the event is held in Beijing for the third consecutive year.

Oil major adds to its global technology network with China Service Centre

The car rental market is flourishing and set to rise further by 2015 according to latest forecasts

A three-way "farm down" deal could bring the start of Ugandan oil production to within a few months

Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.

Saab continues to fight closure thanks to a further cash injection while UK arm stays 'unaffected'.

Demand for lubricants is set to rise steadily through to 2015 according to a new report.

Australia's AED Oil in administration after Puffin Oil field arbitration decision goes against them.

Indian buyers freed up to repay Iran debts as Ghana looks to payment in kind to offset China loan.

Somaliland and Ethiopia are hoping new oil deals with China will help revitalise their economies.

China's internal and external investment in the oil and automotive industries continues, despite a changing economic backdrop and safety issues.

China's rising inflation could be stemmed by increased pork supplies.

Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened.

State researchers predict an upswing in China's car sales.

New report suggests that China's oil SOEs are making poor overseas investments.

Nissan's Chinese division plans to almost double annual sales within the next five years.

Lubrizol's Q2 figures take a dip, but there are plans for a major R&D centre in China.

China is showing an overall increase in sales, although some sectors are slow.

Oil sands developer OPTI Canada is set for sale to CNOOC Luxembourg.

Wrapping fashion catches on with Chinese car owners.

Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms

CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.

China is set to secure Venezuelan crude imports to secure its oil futures.

China's oil demand has slowed significantly and may stay below forecast levels.

Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city.

North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA

Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.

Automakers from Asia and Europe are spurred on by China's booming car market.

China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America

Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.

PetroChina has signed a joint venture agreement for refining operations in Scotland and France.

Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.

Environmental issues dominate this month's View from the Bridge - from Europe to the US and China, automotive to aviation.

Production at lubes plants now on-stream in Asian countries as part of a deal with UMW

Statoil has made significant oil discoveries around its Peregrino Field in Brazil.

Celebrations across the country as China's modern Communist Party celebrates its 90th Anniversary.

July 1 has been announced as the mandatory date for all gasoline vehicles to meet China IV emissions standards

CNPC and Shell set to embark on a major refinery in Zhejiang Province

Regulations will force OEMs to keep up with higher performing fluids

Ferrari have a presence in India and the International Space Station.

A potential joint venture for shale gas exploration has failed to materialise for PetroChina

A return to real horse-power for a Chinese business man and his secretary.

Zhengzhou is planning to boost the use of biodiesel over the next five years using local oil waste.

Beijing is set to introduce a vehicle scrappage scheme in an effort to reduce pollution as JD Power predicts boom in China car sales

South Korea's lubes makers are targeting new routes into the Chinese lubes market through the automotive industry.

PetroChina reports significant losses for the start of 1011 but product sales keep it ahead.

Saab returns to production as normal after two Chinese companies take a stake

Shell pulls out of Kashagan oil project leaving it in doubt.

Gas negotiations are set for a positive outcome while oil pipeline prices are agreed.

Volvo's global sales have been boosted by a buoyant Chinese market, along with Ford and Mercedes, but GM dips slightly.

Australia's Petsec is set to sell its Chinese assets to invest in US shale oil.

China is a major investor in the Alberta region according to Canadian officials.

China Offshore builds the country's largest deep rig and sells shares in China Sea and Middle East blocks.

Bentley has seen record sales in China as local manufacturers push to increase sales

Chinese and Russian producers are set to build a multi-billion dollar refinery for 2015.

A third Chinese company has now stepped forward as a likely saviour of the Saab brand.

Citroen were involved in the closest World Rally event ever recorded.

SK Group has posted record exports during a positive Q1.

A Vietnamese scientist has found a local mineral solution for recycling motorcycle lubes

Marine lubes need innovative performance lubes as costs and regulations change shipping use.

Growth in the Indian lubes market will be driven by the automotive sector but won't be "huge" according to Castrol India's COO.

The European Commission has published its White Paper on Tranport, setting goals for the EU to 2050.

A new report shows growth potential for S.Asia in environment-friendly lubricants

Statistics for March 2011 show China's lubes output continuing to grow.

Lexus Lubrication Oil Ltd has gained API SN/GF-5 accreditation for its motor oil products.

A new commercial lubricants guide is set to raise standards of lubes use across the sector.

Forecasts from Sinolub predict a steady rise in the growth of the Chinese lubes market over the next three years.

The biofuels market could supply almost one third of the transport industry's needs by 2050 according to IEA forecasts.

China, Beijing and the automotive manufacturers lay out their plans for combating and controlling emissions.

The auto industry continues a slow recovery after massive production losses following the earthquake but Nissan still posts a profit.

There are mixed fortunes for Japanese lubes production and sales as the country recovers from the earthquake and tsunami.

Sinopec is pushing its Great Wall brand to grow its share of the domestic high-quality lubes market despite external pressure.

Giant jellyfish are causing a massive problem for Japanese fishermen after floating from China

A lucky escape for a truck driver and passenger after a massive hole appears in a Beijing road.

The Saab brand has received more finance from China, this time through Hawtai Motor Group.

China's BAIC is looking to break into the top ranks of the auto manufacturers in the next five years.

Major auto manufacturers and OEMs look ahead to a prosperous Chinese market at a Shanghai conference

Q1 results from Shell and Exxon show a good start to 2011 as does BP and it's Russian subsidiary TNK-BP

China and Brazil's leading oil producers join forces in co-operation deal

A joint venture between Sinopec and Infineum is topping China's national lube production chart.

Total is to invest in a new lubes blending plant set to open in 2012.

AdBlue diesel additive demand set to increase in China according to new Integer report

China's industrial lube prices are set to rise, while US and Russian base oil production moves ahead.

Indonesia's Pertamina is set to invest in an Asian lubricants production plant

Singaporean company in joint venture to develop castor fields for bio projects.

Sales of Ferrari sports cars are hitting record levels in China and the US - VW delivers 7 million vehicles

A new report keeps China and India in the driving seat for base oils, but the supply landscape may change.

Shell has laid the foundations for its largest global grease production plant in Zhuhai, China.

Spain's Repsol has signed a five year distribtuion deal with UMW.

GS Caltex and Samsung C&T are to join forces to push into China's rapidly growing lubes market.

China has announced the inclusion of coal-to-oil projects in its latest energy development plan.

Chinese tyre maker, DMACK, have signed an exclusive deal for the 2011 World Rally Championship.

CNPC and Sinopec have announced increases in base oil prices from the beginning of May.

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

Labelling and chemicals lead the news this month, ups and downs for BASF, China's Sinopec revealed its global ambitions for the lubricants market and why grease is good for the bottom line.