Europe

Global forecasts for 2010 growth in real GDP are increased to 4.5% but the recovery rates vary significantly by country even within the dynamic BRIC economies. In Russia, how will the significant increase in car imports impact on the lubricants market?

European desire for small cars reduces emissions; self-healing starfish could prolong oil life; Indian collaboration on biofuels; 'lip gloss' for high speed trains; and Tedd Biddle gains Excellence honour.

Aramco expands its Yanbu refinery; Shell and BP consolidate in Africa; Chevron contracts but expands in Sri Lanka; better news for Fuchs; Ford sells Volvo to China; Renault-Nissan join forces with Daimler; and Afton buys Polartech.

The UEIL's Jean-Philippe Monod delivered a presentation at the 2009 UEIL Congress which focused on European competition policy and its affects on the lubricants industry.

Focusing on the correlation between national GDPs and the demand and supply of lubricants with market comparisons from 2008 and Q1 2009. Written by Sebastian Crawshaw of OATS and Apu Gosalia, Head of Strategic Marketing, Fuchs Petrolub AG.

VW launch a limited edition tomato ketchup to celebrate record VW ketchup sales

Lubrizol are considering the purchase of German rival Cognis.

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.

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

The UEIL has announced the dates and venue of its Annual European Lubricants Congress

It seems that kids now get the front seat when it comes to two wheeled transport.

Pendine Sands in Wales hosted yet another successful world land speed record attempt - this time for a lawnmower!

Computer Engineer Barbie has serious purpose...according to her latest interview!

New research is set to help predict the timing of hydraulic fluid and oil changes

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

South Koera's SK Lubricants and Spain's Repsol are to build a new plant in South East Spain

Honda set a new record for victories at the famous Isle of Man TT motorcylce races, while Audi clinched another 1-2-3 Le Mans win.

Chemical giant to seal deal for Cognis and opens PIB plant

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

Shell completed the sale of its Greek downstream businesses, while Saudi Aramco has clinched $8.5bn funding for a new refinery.

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

Kuwait Petroleum International is expanding its European market presence, starting with expansion of its storage facilities.

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.

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

Fuchs has bought Shell's food lubricants business for an undisclosed sum.

BP appears to have sealed the Macondo oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, but the distaster has cost the company it's CEO, Bob Hayward.

Whisky by-products could be the high road to biofuel.

German chemicals specialist, Cognis, has reported record H1 results as business booms.