Ford
China vehicle sales and output explode in January
22nd February, 2013
New vehicle sales and production still buoyant despite expanding used-car market.
Ford-Mazda split spins new partnerships
24th December, 2012
One joint venture ends but another begins for Sino-US carmakers
NDRC approves Ford-Mazda split
25th September, 2012
Joint venture between US and Japanese car makers is positive for Ford.
Ford to launch Lincoln in China
25th September, 2012
Ford is set to sell its luxury brand in China within two years.
China's automakers face serious consolidation
21st July, 2012
More than half of China's car brands may disappear within five years according to analysts
Ford continues to build in China
21st April, 2012
New CNY 4.8bn plant planned for Hangzhou along with Chongquing expansion
Ford reveals new EcoBoost lubes spec
8th March, 2012
Ford increased awareness of its new 'bespoke' lubes standard for its EcoBoost engine.
Ford builds third China plant
27th February, 2012
US car giant set to increase Chinese production by a third.
January vehicle sales drop in China
23rd February, 2012
A slowing economy and New Year celebrations have slowed the auto market in China.
Ford sets tough green targets for manufacturing
8th February, 2012
Ford production plants will be subject to ambitious plans to reduce water and landfill.
China to limit foreign investment in auto sector
23rd January, 2012
Overseas car makers are set to have their ambitions trimmed when it comes to investing in China's auto industry.
China Vehicle Sales Up in September
20th October, 2011
Pace accelerates on Chinese vehicle sales despite government restrictions.
Volvo sales boosted by China
16th June, 2011
Volvo's global sales have been boosted by a buoyant Chinese market, along with Ford and Mercedes, but GM dips slightly.
Conference shows China auto strength
11th May, 2011
Major auto manufacturers and OEMs look ahead to a prosperous Chinese market at a Shanghai conference
Corporate news - Bulletin 112 (Apr 10)
1st April, 2010
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.
Lubes News - Bulletin 112 (Apr 10)
1st April, 2010
API's SN standard faces challenges; Dexos fees to change as Infineum is first in line; Ford joins the myth-busters; UAE sets the base oil pace in Middle East; and Gulf takes marine operation to the Americas.


