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Swiss refining independent Petroplus has filed for insolvency, threatening European jobs and supply.

Fuchs is using joint ventures to take a firm foothold in Turkey's lubricants market

German and Korean joint venture set to provide power to global electric vehicles.

Royce Royce hits record sales despite weakened economy.

European countries are looking to the boom in luxury spending from China to boost their tourism and sales figures.

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

Volkswagen is to set tough new environmental targets for its production plants

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

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

The Eurozone crisis continues to dominate global thinking, but some glimmers of hope remain in the lubricants sector and CARS 21 approves report.

An Aston Martin owned by a former Beatle has made thousands of pounds at auction.

Prista takes on UzTexaco stake to increase its lubes output.

Fireworks display goes up in smoke, but ends well in a West Scotland town.

Sebastian Loeb crowned World Rally Champion but 'biker Valentino Rossi runs him close in Monza.

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

A Repsol-SK joint venture will boost production of Group III lubricants for Europe.

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

Chemical specialist to produce oxo derivatives from South China factory.

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

Latest Haynes Manual helps Star War buffs strip down their cargo transport.

How European lubricants marketers are using the internet and social media.

The UEIL Conference highlights resilience in the lubricants industry and a need for continued focus in tough economic times.

Standardisation of Interchange guidelines is set to ease the way for Group III lubes producers.

VW has overtaken last year's earnings with a quarter of 2011 still to go.

Discussions between the European Commission and UEIL has led to exemption for lubes additives.

Red Bull seals F1 Championship as Citroen takes its seventh World Rally crown

A new report shows new European cars are more economical and cheaper to buy.

Plama refinery set to become leading producer in the country.

BP commits to largest North Sea investment along with key partners to keep oil flowing.

Europe's lubricants industry association is lobbying European legislators to re-examine the EMCS wording.

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?

Battery specialists claim a significant improvement in range for EVs.

European auto makers are seeking to unify EV charging standards.

Iconic car of the late 60's set to make return in modern style.

Nano technology research could help produce 'greener' lubricants.

Deal will hand over oil and gas operations in billion dollar deal.

A Serbian lubes factory has seen significant growth after becoming a state-owned operation

Neste has fired up its renewable diesel plant in Rotterdam.

A monster truck comes with special fridge-throwing weaponry.

Germany's Brenntag has bought UK-based chemicals distributor

A Skoda has set a new land speed record for two litre cars, but the Bluebird Electric attempt fails.

The fall of the Gaddafi regime has started a new oil race in the Libya

The joint Russian-UK company has applied to buy a stake in Lotos.

A new grease has been launched, specially designed for vehicle interiors.

Another victory for Ducati takes the marque's World Superbike Championship tally to 300

The British Government has pledged to make significant investments in Indian commerce, helped by recent BP purchase approval.

A group of Korean students has won the Ferrari World Design Contest with a stunning new sports car design.

The world famous Tour de France cycle race was won by an Australian for the first time.

Satnav leads to a quick dip for van driver.

ACEA has revealed Version 3 of the REACH Automotive Industry Guidelines

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

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

The Jaguar E-Type's Anniversary was celebrated in spectacular style at Goodwood.

Volvo's hybrid truck achieves record-breaking goals in Sweden.

Total will continue to supply OEM lubes to Mazda Europe.

Merc driver sets world drifting record.

UEIL events in September and October are set to offer significant insights into metalwork and Euro lubes industries.

Nano technology is moving ahead in helping to reduce boundary friction.

Novamont and Eni to combine resources for new bio-product refinery.

ACEA is calling for the EU to carefully analyse the outcome of the Japanese trade scoping.

Volvo is adapting flywheel technology for road cars with help from the Swedish Government

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

Bulgaria's Prista Oil uses OATS' new social media application to reach its target market

BP sells its UK inshore operation to UK based Perenco.

Mini has returned to World Championship rallying after an absence of 40 years.

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

BP's Rosneft deal fails after the companies and AAR are unable to strike a deal over TNK-BP.

Tower demolition used to demonstrate Amarok strength

BASF has acquired an innovative water-binding additive for aircraft fuel.

New research dispels myth of car paint damage from bird droppings.

A son has written off his father's supercar in an accident that will cost him a lot of pocket money.

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

Norway's oil economy could be revived with a massive discovery by Statoil

BP is facing more turbulent waters with a stormy AGM in London and a touch-and-go deal in Russia.

The biolubes market will be driven by North America and Europe and is set for significant expansion by 2017 according to a new report.

Maserati is to open dealerships in India and launches a hand-built 'bike.

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

Essar Oil has bought Shell's Stanlow refinery in the UK

Liqui Moly is to expand its product range into the mining sector.

A survey on the most popular children's toys led Chevrolet to create a new model.

Fuchs has gained approval for its metalworking products for aero-engine production

Tens of thousands of Bolognese helped to launch the Ducati season and celebrate news of a new factory

The Mercedes CP Petronas F1 Team has suspended a car in the name of art.

An Electric Rolls Royce concept includes innovative battery and transmission technology.

BP is hoping to sell a number of UK onshore and offshore oil and gas fields.

Fuchs Petrolub saw a significant increase in revenues and BASF broke its sales records in 2010

Indian group Essar is bidding for Shell refineries including Stanlow.

BP is looking for a buyer for it's historic Duckhams and Veedol brands.

Chemical group Clariant is to buy competitor Sud-Chemie as part of its restructuring process.

British sportscar manufacturer launches new MP4-12C, 330kph supercar

New European report says transport could be sustainable by 2050 from fossil fuel alternatives

The European Parliament has set new targets for light commercial vehicles (LCVs)

US specialist Chemtura is to increase its polymer output by the end of Q1

Base oil production started at the NIS plant in Novi Sad.

Chevron has sold the majority of its Spanish operations to Cepsa.

German additive specialist is aiming for significant global growth through exports

Road train technology to control vehicle 'platoons' has been successfully demonstrated in Europe.

Ferrari has announced its latest model - a four-seater, four-wheel drive.

Pricing agency has added US Group III Base oils to its assessment portfolio

ACEA has released its latest European oil sequences list.

Russia's Lukoil benefitted from a strong domestic DIY and industrial lubes market in 2010, with SOCAR making the most of increased lubes demand in Azerbaijan.

European vehicle production increased over the first nine months of 2010 according to ACEA

Fuchs is set to increase its share of the Indian lubes market with a news Mumbai development centre.

Chemical specialist BASF received good news from the EU over Cognis and is set to help Gazprom

Nissan's all-electric Leaf has taken a controversial win as 2011 Car of the Year.

ACEA is collaborating with Europe's leading commercial vehicle makers to develop a 'real-time' CO2 emissions calculator.

New technology has been created to make CO2 an efficient means of extracting oil.

Statoil has sold 40% of its Alberta oil sands project to PTT Exploration.

Fuchs Q3 figures show strong growth through first nine months of 2010.

Audi is to give its new e-tron electric car an 'engine note'.

A UK recycling company is set to generate millions of litres of diesel from waste plastic

Austria's OMV has taken its share in Turkey's Petrol Ofisi to 95% after its latest purchase.

Auto manufacturer, VW saw profits more than treble as it heads into the final quarter.

Aston Martin is to produce a small luxury city car in 2011

British Touring Car's Chevrolet racing drivers really took a bath, but still came up gleaming in the end.

Chevron gained permission to drill north of the Shetland Islands as a new report reveals the potential cost of North Sea decomissioning

Fuchs' buoyant first half figures indicate increasing optimism in the European economy.

Valvoline has repackaged its EMEA motor oil products.

Scotland-based Cairn Energy has discovered oil off the coast of Greenland, although the scale is yet to be determined

Total is set to sell its 500 UK forecourts with Russia's Gazprom in the frame.

A very rare, 'lost' Aston Martin has sold at auction for more than £200,000, while Bentley runs a parts roadshow for old models in the US.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

New Bugatti sets world speed record for a production car.

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

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

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

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

Chemical giant to seal deal for Cognis and opens PIB plant

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lubrizol are considering the purchase of German rival Cognis.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?