China
Ford expanding partnership with China's search provider Baidu
Ford and Baidu collaborate further in technology and connectivity in China.
Tags: Bahrain, China, Ford, OEM Equipment
Football is the key to unlocking China market for Gulf Oil.
The first 25 Gulf service stations in China are expected to be operational within the next 12 months thanks to Manchester United link.
Tags: China, Lubes marketing
View From The Bridge - Sept 18
OEM lubricant loyalty, tightening emissions standards and the rise and rise of digital vehicle sales are covered in this VFTB.
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, North America, OATS, View from the Bridge
Digital purchases on the rise for new and used vehicles
US-based Manheim Marketplace achieved record used-vehicle sales growth across its digital channels in the first half of 2018, but China leads the way for digital innovation.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Internet marketing, North America
Lubes industry could be caught in US-China trade war
China may produce more vehicles because of tariff stand-off with US, with the lubes and additives markets being caught in the crossfire.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, North America, US
Government announces China 6 Emissions Standard
China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) has announced that the China 6 Emissions Standard for Light-duty Vehicles (LDV) will come into force on July 1, 2020.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
EV round-up
BP buys Chargemaster: global EV demand increases but infrastructure struggles to keep up; Tesla faces Model 3 production crisis
Tags: China, electric vehicles, Europe, OEM Equipment, Tesla
China aims for new diesel truck lubes spec
A group of major Chinese vehicle manufacturers and energy giants are working on the nation’s first lubricant specification for diesel truck engines.
Tags: additives, API, China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech
China set to hit US lubes with 25% tariff hike
A tit-for-tat tariff battle sees China responding to US legislation with proposed tax increases that would directly target US-made lubricants and base oils.
Tags: China, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, US
BP to boost China retail sites; Shell looks to forecourt automation
BP has entered a joint venture to boost its retail presences across three Chinese provinces as Shell looks to automation technology to help its retail across the region.
Tags: BP, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Shell
Electric vehicle round-up
The latest news on EVs.
Tags: Asia, China, electric vehicles, N America, OEM Equipment, Toyota
Alibaba's cat could transform test drives
Chinese online retail giant Alibaba has created a giant cat-shaped vending machine to help consumers book and take out vehicles for test drives. Ford is heavily involved in the project.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Ford, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Mixed response to global all-electric announcements
The UK has followed France in setting 2040 as the date to go all electric and China is considering the same, but the oil industry remains unconcerned.
Tags: China, electric vehicles, Europe, Lubes marketing, oil prices
View From The Bridge - July 2017
Lubes specs, marketing and consumer education - along with the rise and rise of EVs - are the topics of discussion in the edition of the OATS Bulletin
Tags: API, automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, Lubricants, View from the Bridge
Auto industry pushes electric agenda
OEMS are investing heavily in EVs with Volvo planning to go all-electric, Toyota splitting from Tesla to speed development and SAIC-GM investing billions.
Tags: China, electric vehicles, General Motors, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Tesla, Toyota, Volvo
Toyota EV U-turn as VW launches China electric model
Japanese manufacturer accepts China pressure on EV development as VW announces new all-electric model.
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Alibaba uses big data to track fake motor lubes in China
E-commerce giant Alibaba is helping Chinese police keep tabs on wholesalers suspected of importing fake motor lubricants from Malaysia and selling them online.
Tags: Asia, Castrol, China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobil1, Shell
Sinopec expands as it meets new Beijing emissions standards
Chinese oil giant Sinopec claims its products will meet the latest emissions standards and announces a major refinery expansion programme
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CO2 emissions, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Road tourism set to boost lubes aftermarket
Increased travel for sightseeing in China and India could be significant factors in boosting global lubes sales according to new research.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, India, Lubes marketing, N America
LYNK & CO is the new Geely car brand
Geely Auto Group is launcihng a new global car brand which challenges the way cars have been sold traditionally.
Tags: China, Europe, Internet marketing, Volvo
No newcomers for petrol vehicles industry in China
The Chinese government will not approve any applications by newcomers to the auto industry that want to produce petrol-powered vehicles in China.
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Chinese Internet Companies target EV market
A number of Chinese internet service providers are setting up EV production plants.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Internet Marketing, electric vehicles, Internet marketing
Honeywell, Exxon and Hainan Handi join forces
Tech, oil major and Chinese independent lubes producer link up for a joint marketing and tech alliance.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech
VW China sales and global group profits recover despite emissions scandal
The German carmaker sees sales growing in the crucial Chinese market as group Q1 results are positive, although VW brand takes a hit.
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Chemicals companies open plants around Asia
BASF, Afton and Fuchs are investing in growth across the region
Tags: Afton Chemical, BASF, China, China Lubes Marketing, Fuchs, Lubes marketing
Chinese firms promote synthetic HDDOs
CNOOC and Lopal use digital marketing to help promote new engine oils
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Focus in China remains on green cars
NEV sales grow as automakers continue to expand their hybrid ranges
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, hybrids, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Apple bets big on Chinese taxi app
The US tech giant has made a $1bn investment in Didi Chuxing
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Castrol promotes innovative cutting fluid
Premier lubes brand Castrol markets Hysol SL 35 XBB fluid in China
Tags: additives, Castrol, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Weibo and Nielsen join forces on new digital marketing standard
The Chinese social media giant and US ratings firm work together to enhance digital measurements
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
View from the Bridge - May 2016
China's burgeoning city and digital highways are being stretched. Can the nation cope as more cars and app users put pressure on the infrastructure? Are lubes marketers behind the digital curve?
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Exxon expands China facility
Buoyant on growth prospects, the US major will more than double capacity at its Taicang plant
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech, Lubricants
Petronas ups stake in Chinese Yuchai partnership
Malaysian producer increases its holding in Yuchai lubricants JV
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Petronas
EV subsidies may be distorting Chinese sales figures
Discrepancies in subsidies payments may be behind surging demand for electric cars
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
Is China developing WeChat fatigue?
Increased functionalities are cluttering the ubiquitous app, turning off end users
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Marketers set to maintain ad spend in China
Despite slowing growth executives remain bullish on China's digital ad economy in 2016.
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Copycat carmaker loses licence
More than 50 manufacturing companies lose their licenses in China as government cracks down
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Lubricants, OEM Equipment
M-commerce changes the face of China's business landscape
In both cities and rural areas 358 million Chinese people made a payment from a mobile device last year
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Chinese majors collaborate with e-commerce giants
Tencent and Alibaba are teaming up with Sinopec and CNPC, respectively
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, CNPC, Internet marketing, Mobile technology, Sinopec
Speciality additives market to grow in China
Increasingly stringent emissions regulations in emerging markets will be a boon for producers
Tags: additives, Asia, Brazil, China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, India, Lubes tech
Sino-Western companies team up on "connected cars"
Geely and Aston Martin are both exploring the Internet of Things with new partnerships
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, Mobile technology, OEM Equipment
Infineum opens new blending plant in China
British additives leader expands operations in a key market
Tags: additives, China, China Lubes Marketing, Europe, Infineum, Lubes marketing
China lubricants industry adjusting to "new normal" of demand
Lubes demand peaked in 2012 and the industry adapting to less favourable conditions
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Chinese oil imports reach new highs
Capitalising on low prices, China is buying near record amounts of Saudi oil
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
China to ban sales of sub-National V grade lubes in 2017
Lubes marketers stockpiling National IV grade lubes should be prepared
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
China gradually moves towards Group II base oil stocks
Group I base oils lose share to Group II as production capabilities improve
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
China car sales to grow 8% in 2016
New car sales will hit 23m units this year as total vehicle fleet swells
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Japanese car sales post modest growth
After years of slowing sales Japanese automakers are gaining ground in China
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, Japan, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Daimler clashes with Chinese rivals for Iranian truck market
With sanctions lifted, German truck makers are looking to take back market share from China
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Daimler, Europe, Middle East, OEM Equipment
Lubricants additives consumption increases in 2015
The global additives market grew by 1% last year, according to consultancy group Kline
Tags: additives, Africa, Asia, China, Kline, Lubes marketing, Middle East
Apple Pay launches in China
Tech giant releases mobile payments systems to early glitches and mixed public response
Tags: Apple, China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Beijing trails other provinces for online shopping spend
Despite being the nation's capital, southern provinces lead in e-commerce
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Beijing relaxes rules for dealers
Government will ease restrictions to allow dealers to clear inventory
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Is Google mulling a return to mainland China
A raft of jobs posted on LinkedIn suggest the tech firm is contemplating a return to the Mainland
Tags: Asia, China, China Internet Marketing, Google, Internet marketing
Industry body forms to study Big Data
A group of Chinese industries form a confederation to monitor and maximise the use of Big Data
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Microsoft, Mobile technology
Shell expands lubes business in Asia
The Anglo-Dutch major is betting big on population and vehicle growth in the region
Tags: APAC, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Shell
Marine lubes market to grow 3.6% to 2022
Fuelled by rising demand from the APAC region, global marine lubes will reach 2.9kt in 2022
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, marine
Light vehicle sales rise 7.3% in 2015
Chinese vehicle deliveries rose to 21.1m cars last year as a late surge lifted sales
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, GM, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Engine makers struggle with National V rollout
Tougher emissions standards are having an effect on China's OEMs
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
As domestic supply increases, China relaxes lubes export rules
Smaller lubes producers will no longer have to go through the Big Three as output surges
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
View from the Bridge - February 2016
Overall gobal economic momentum remains positive. While 2015 was bad news for the oil majors and machinery manufacturers, consumers are making the most of low oil prices.
Tags: Asia, China, Lubricants, oil prices, View from the Bridge
View from the Bridge - Jan 16
As 2016 dawns, OATS prepares for a busy year with an enhanced database and the lubricants industry holds its breath over oil prices, China growth and an Australian legal decision.
Tags: Africa, Australia, China, Lubricants, OATS, View from the Bridge
Shell and CNOOC to expand petrochem complex
The two energy majors are deepening their cooperation in China
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNOOC, Lubes tech, Shell
O2O startups are proving risky
Companies providing online-to-offline services should be treated with caution in China
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
China Mobile 4G users to break 500m by 2016
Chinese telecoms giant is betting big on 4G adoption across the region
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
China NEV market gets boost in 2016
NEV adoption rises on massive government stimulus promise
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment, Scandinavia
Beijing to toughen pollution standards again
China's capital will ramp up emissions standards in 2017
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
VW investigation will not affect investment in China
Despite being sued by a local environmental group, VW remains committed to the growing market
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Pertamina opens plant in Jakarta, plans more in China
The Indonesian lubes major is continuing its expansion across the Asia Pacific region
Tags: APAC, Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
WeChat payments users hit 200m
The popular messenger app is making rapid gains in the competitive payments space
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Singles Day sales reach $14.3bn
Alibaba smashed its own records with 91.2bn yuan of goods transacted
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Panasonic to produce diesel exhaust filter for China
The tech giant is banking on tougher emissions regulations to boost demand for advanced filters
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Tax breaks boost China's small vehicle output
Manufacturers expect robust demand as government incentives spur demand
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Chinese startup takes on Tesla
A Chinese billionaire is betting big on electric vehicles by building a plant in the US
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
Shell completes divestments in France and China
The Anglo-Dutch major frees up capital and resources from sales completions.
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Shell
China to fuel growth in global additives market
A new report shows the growth will increase at a CAGR of 8.2% from 2014 to 2022
Tags: additives, Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Europe, Lubes marketing, N America
Total and Sinochem launch joint website
The French major and Chinese petrochemicals giant are collaborating to promote products
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Total
View from the Bridge - November 15
As global growth swithes from China to the US, the lubes industry looks to increased viscocity and biolubes for a sustainable future.
Tags: China, Europe, Lubricants, N America, UEIL, View from the Bridge
Sinopec in talks to buy troubled Zhangzhou petrochem plant
The Chinese major may part with $3bn to purchase a controlling stake in the plant from Dragon Aromatics
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Carmakers invest in NEVs for China
Volvo, London Taxi and Aston Martin are all developing electric cars for the Chinese market
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, OEM Equipment, Volvo
China to beat US machine lubes consumption; Euro laws could have global impact
China's developing economy may soon surpass the US in specialist machine lubricants consumption, but new Euro metal laws could have significant impact on metalworking fluids.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe, Lubes tech, N America
Taicang lubes base continues to attract investment
Foreign and domestic majors are increasing their presence in the port town
Tags: BP, Castrol, China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech
VW could lose trust in China in race against Toyota
Reputational damage may slow VW in its global sales race against Toyota
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, CO2 emissions, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Mobil1, Cadillac join marketing forces; lubes production expands to Singapore
The two iconic US brands find new ways of engaging potential customers both online and offline at lubes marketing day as ExxonMobil expands production to Singapore
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, Mobil1
Chinese research brands online first
85% of Chinese shoppers research products and services online before purchase, according to PwC
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Light vehicles sales pick up in China
Sales rose 3.3% in September on strong SUV growth
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Ford to invest in new China R&D plant
The US car giant is doubling its efforts to crack the Chinese market with a focus on EVs
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Ford, OEM Equipment
WeChat technology traces urban heatmaps
The messaging giant is now able to track footfall in China's largest cities
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
View from the Bridge - October 15
Is the VW crisis the auto-industry's Deepwater Horizon and will it prove to be a turning point? What role will lubricants play in helping meet the increasing environmental pressures now being placed on the auto sector?
Tags: BP, China, CO2 emissions, N America, View from the Bridge, Volkswagen
China's e-commerce market hits $1.2tn
Mobile commerce drives online sales growth in China
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Fuchs and FAW announce strategic partnership
The Chinese carmaker and German producer team up to corner after sales market
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, Fuchs, OEM Equipment
China to launch own version of Windows
In a bid to reduce dependence on foreign technology China is releasing a new OS
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Microsoft
Diesel sales giving way to gasoline due to rising consumer class
Industrial diesel sales slump as Chinese consumer class uses more gasoline
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing, PetroChina
Luxury carmakers adjust to China slowdown
Carmakers are adapting to waning sales by focusing on their most successful lines
Tags: BMW, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Porsche
China's auto market to grow 1.4% in 2015
Amidst major economic headwinds, the sector struggles to meet 7% growth estimates
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, GM, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Total resumes operations in Tianjin
Total Lubramarine is returning to normal function after a deadly blast disrupted local industry
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Total
New emissions standards brought forward by China
China has yet again brought forward implementation deadlines for rigorous new auto standards
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
Shell introduces engine oils for NEVs
The Anglo-Dutch major has pioneered two new lubricants for trucks and buses in China
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Shell
China pushes new lubes guidelines
The PRC aims to standardise quality control for locally manufactured lubricants products
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
View From the Bridge - China Bulletin 51
Is the rest of the world over-reacting to the Chinese stockmarket crash? Will China continue to lead the way in global economic growth and what impact will this have on the lubes industry?
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Daimler still bullish on China sales
Mercedes-Benz owner feels confident it will deliver 300,000 units this year
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Daimler, Europe, OEM Equipment
Chinese rename British landmarks
An advertising campaign to raise awareness of Britain as a tourist destination yields hilarious results
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Supermarkets charge $15 per litre for Aussie milk
As food quality concerns run high, food importers are continuing to reap the beneftis
Tags: And finally, Australia, China, China and finally
Top tips for reaching Chinese consumers
Harvard Business Review reveals four key principles for capturing consumers' attention
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Alibaba squares up to Wal-Mart
As the US grocer takes over an online competitor Alibaba looks to stunt its growth
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Western brands invest heavily in digital to capture Chinese market
Johnson & Johnson and BMW are putting more resources online as consumer preferences shift
Tags: BMW, China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Kunlun pioneers National V standard lubes
The CNPC subsidiary achieves international standards with its Tianrun line of lubes
Tags: API, China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, ILSAC, Lubes tech, S America
Shell's Tongyi stake goes to Carlyle, Huo's Group
The company's 75% holding will go to a US private equity firm and Tongyi's founder
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, N America, Shell
Afton looks to China, Middle East, with new plant
The new Sinapore facility will leave Afton in a prime position to service expanding markets
Tags: Afton Chemical, Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Middle East
As sales fall, VW continues to open new China plants
Sales dipped for the first time since 2005 as VW opens its 20th plant in China
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Automakers assess damage after Tianjin blast
A gigantic chemical blast disrupts operations in northeast China
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Toyota
Total taps Asia growth with new Singapore plant
The French major is looking to expand across Asia with a large addition to existing capacity
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Europe, Lubes tech, Total
Shell completes work on large bitumen project
The Anglo-Dutch major has paved Lanzhou Airport expressway as part of a major redevelopment plan
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Shell
Chevron halts operations after Tianjin blast
The US major is stopping operations at its lubricants blending plant after a major explosion
Tags: Chevron, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
China View from the Bridge: August 2015
In our 50th China View from the Bridge we look back at the last five years of China's development and examine the changes China has made in such a short space of time. We also make some predictions as to what we might see in the next few years of the China Bulletin
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Alibaba and Unilever form Big Data partnership
The global consumer goods group will collaborate with Alibaba to deliver targeted marketing
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
CAAM cuts auto growth forecast in half
China’s auto industry body predicts sales will grow by just 3% this year, down from 7% in January
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
VW and Saab owner to build new China plants
In the midst of falling sales and rock bottom prices, carmakers are doubling down on Chinese production
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Spot the difference: Porsche vs Zotye
A Chinese carmaker has caused a stir with a copycat Macan, but cheap SUVs might actually be helping foreign carmakers
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Chinese agency introduces new programmatic functionality
Yoyi Digital pushes multi-screen approach to programmatic ad buying
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
China to move government out of the city
The CCP is planning to move government officials out of the busy centre and forge a new mega city with 130m residents
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Group II base oils to rise with lubes demand in China
ExxonMobil sees modest growth for the region with a shift towards higher quality base oils
Tags: Asia, base oil, China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech
China leading the way in Pour Point Depressant volumes
The automotive industry in China is pushing PPD volumes across the Asia Pacific region
Tags: additives, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubrizol
Chinese lubes gain US approvals
In a bid to promote the authenticity and efficacy of their products, Chinese firms are seeking Western certifications
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, N America
Global lubes market growth fuelled by Asia Pac
Asia Pacific and Latin America will be key drivers for lubricants growth, especially in recycled lubes according to the latest reports.
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Copton to launch IPO
Despite slumping markets, China has approved the independent producers IPO
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Digital to account for half of total media consumption
For the first time in China adults will spend 50.4% of their daily media time online, according to eMarketer
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
The dangers of children with cheque books
Did young adults lead to the fall in China’s stock market? The Economist believes so
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Enoc expands in UAE,Africa and China
Enoc has opened a second blending plant in Dubai and will open plants in Africa and china.
Tags: Africa, China, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, Middle East
US now largest oil producer says BP report
BP reviews the global energy market for 2014 with some surprising results.
Tags: BP, China, Lubes marketing, N America, Russia
China View from the Bridge: July 2015
Energy M&A slows down as Chinese firms concentrate on improving their domestic offering, creating more competition for international firms in the region
Tags: China, CNOOC, CNPC, e-commerce, Shell, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
China's Industrial lubes market continues to grow
Demand for high-quality, energy efficient industrial lubricants is increasing in China
Tags: BP, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
China leads the way in APAC for digital marketing
Consolidated functionality on WeChat creates economies of scale for marketers
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, social media
Alibaba to build O2O offering
The Chinese tech giant is bolstering its online-to-offline presence with a near $1bn deal
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
China vehicle exports drop 11% in May
Weak demand in core markets continues to hurt China’s domestic automakers
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
40-year old sirloin has Chinese meat market in a stew
Chinese authorities bust an illegal syndicate peddling frozen meat from the 1970s
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Baidu pens deal with content recommendation platform
The Chinese tech giant has entered into a partnership with recommendation leader Taboola
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
China's buzzing subway
A Hangzhou man inadvertantly releases a box of bees onto the city subway
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CNPC and Tencent collaborate on digital transformation
Two corporate giants team up to improve efficiency and share resources
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing
Shell opens new commercial centre in Shanghai
Global major boosts downstream operations with a 400-strong new hub
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Shell
China Rerun sees profits slip as sales fall
LSE listed producer sees weaker demand in core markets
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Profits plunge at Chery as JVs struggle
State-owned automaker suffers heavy losses as Jaguar Land Rover and Qoros ventures stumble
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China carmakers invest heavily into NEVs
Domestic firms are betting big on electric vehicles as they seek to diversify their offerings
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
SK looking to buy Tongyi stake
South Korean lubricants producer is eyeing Shell's former venture in a bid to crack the Chinese market
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Shell
Chinese energy M&As slowing down
Sinopec, CNPC and CNOOC are scaling back on investments both at home and abroad
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNOOC, CNPC, Lubes tech, Sinopec
View from the Bridge - China, June 15
Although vehicle sales have slowed, China's lubricants consumption continues to grow consistently with the question of when, rather than if, the Chinese market will overtake the US.
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Challenges in lubricants development – sustainability, raw materials and new technologies
Member of the Fuchs Petrolub SE Executive Board, Lutz Lindemann, examines the industries, technologies, regulations and regions that will drive the global lubricants markets.
Tags: China, Fuchs, Lubricants, white papers
Chinese app connects physical stores to shoppers
Miao Street enables bricks and mortar stores to reach pre-qualified netizens in their vicinity
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Another clever 'apple' marketing ploy from Tmall
Tmall.com designs a quirky, low cost campaign to sell fruit to Chinese consumers
Tags: Apple, China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
50 workers crammed into six-seater van
Chinese police uncover a commute that would put the Beijing subway squeeze to shame
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Alibaba pushes into automotive sector
Chinese e-commerce giant teams up with carmakers on big data, financing and sales
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Rent-a-foreigner in China
Laowai for hire a popular promotional service in the Middle Kingdom
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Lopal's SONIC 9000 storms Tmall
Chinese producer sells 300m yuan of lubes online in just three days
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, e-commerce, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
BP and Sinopec to set up marine lubes unit
Two majors to collaborate on a marine bunkering business through new JV
Tags: Asia, BP, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Oilco leadership change paves way for reform
As the heads of CNPC and Sinopec step down the NDRC prepares bold sector reforms
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Auto sales slow in China
Amid an economic slowdown new vehicles sales continue to decline
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
VW China's No 1 brand for auto buyers
The German carmaker is proving popular with Chinese consumers
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
GM slashes prices, ups investment
Slower growth has spurred the US carmaker to up its game in the vital Chinese market
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, General Motors, OEM Equipment
China driving Asia-Pac base oil boom
Base oil growth across the region will grow by 3.5% CAGR over the next five years
Tags: Asia, base oil, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Shell introduces new lubes for Chinese NGVs
The Dutch major has pioneered two new lubricants for trucks and buses
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, natural-gas, Shell
CNPC leading the way in biolubricants market
Global biolubes sales are slated to rise 6.3% over between 2014-2015
Tags: bio lubes, China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech
View from the Bridge - China, May 15
Mobile is the message this month, with the latest stats from China's digital world demonstrating brand value and the power of mobile data.
Tags: China, Mobile technology, View from the Bridge
Shanghai Auto Show 2015 commences in style
Foreign and domestic automakers put their best foot forward to woo Chinese dealers and drivers
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Former CNPC Chairman confesses to bribery charges
Jiang Jiemin has admitted to taking bribes in one of China's most high profile corruption cases
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, CNPC
Tencent, Alibaba and China Mobile most valuable brands
Mobile and digital companies overtake banks and oilcos as China's most valuable brands
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, CNPC, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Sinopec
Alibaba knocks Baidu off top spot for mobile advertising spend
China's e-commerce giant is investing heavily into mobile ads as total industry revenues double
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Consumer insights from second and third tier cities
Internet usage outside of China's largest cities varies greatly to their metropolitan counterparts
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology, social media
The man who had his phone stolen and became a celebrity
A curious tale of how an unsuspecting American became one of the most popular figures on China’s social media
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CNPC signs strategic agreements
Chinese oil major partners with Caterpillar and CASIC
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing
Castrol Magnatec ad a hit in China
After signing a major deal with NBA China, Castrol releases an innovative new video
Tags: BP, Castrol, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Oil producers scale back Chinese projects
Many global majors would do well to wind down Chinese investments, says WSJ
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, PetroChina, Shell
China's auto imports fall in Q1
Foreign auto imports to China have slid 1.5% year-on-year in the first three months of 2015
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
SUVs the key to China's automarket
Foreign and domestic automakers enjoy strong SUV sales growth
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Ford, OEM Equipment
Yuchai Petronas launch new R&D centre
The Sino-Malaysian venture has opened a new research centre in Guangxi province
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Petronas
National V diesel standards to be implemented in 2016
Tougher regulations on diesel products have been brought forward by one year
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Environment, Lubes tech
CNPC subsidiary fined for polluting as fire rages at Fujian PX plant
Lanzhou fines a CNPC subsidiary for polluting while a fire at a Fujian paraxylene plant releases harmful chemicals
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech
Volvo plans to build cars in the US
Volvo has confirmed plans for a new vehicle assembly plant in the U.S.
Tags: China, N America, OEM Equipment, Scandinavia, Volvo
View from the Bridge - China, April 15
China's latest clampdown on pollution and vehicle emissions, along with volatile domestic and export sales of cars and trucks, is creating challenges for both lubes producers and vehicle makers.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Lubricants, View from the Bridge
Six Western countries to join Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Switzerland have applied to help found the new bank
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Chinese consumers prefer convenience over privacy
Microsoft survey shows Chinese are happy for brands to use personalised information to improve customer experience
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
WeChat hits half a billion users
Popular messaging app now boasts more than 500m users
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
China unveils thirteenth Five Year Energy Plan
Ambitious plans stress the importance of improving emissions standards and conserving resources
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CO2 emissions, Lubes marketing
Great Wall celebrates 5 years on Tmall
Chinese producer carries out an online to offline promotional campaign
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Chevron Oronite makes inroads into Chinese market
US major plans new facility in Ningbo to meet rising demand
Tags: additives, Asia, Chevron, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Domestic automakers struggle at home and abroad
Exports fell in 2014 as home markets shrunk, causing concern for Chinese carmakers
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Volvo and Geely go from strength to strength
Both automakers are seeing sales rise at home and abroad
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Scandinavia, Volvo
Six Chinese provinces set up pollution watchdog
Beijing, Tianjin, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Hebei and Shanxi unite to curb pollution
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
National IV diesel regulations squeeze China's truckmakers
Stringent requirements are causing truck production to slide, but DEF solutions to grow
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
VW’s China-built budget car plan is taking shape
Volkswagen group makes progress on inexpensive line, despite improvements in luxury sector
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Sinopec Chairman defends oil giant’s impact on pollution
Fu Chengyu claims local authorities have more say in emissions controls than nationwide operators
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Sinopec
Key driver's behind China's digital growth
The rise of smartphones and online content consumption have contributed to the rise of digital
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Beijing to cap population at 23m
China's capital had 21.5m residents last year as the population continues to grow
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View from the Bridge - China, March 2nd
As China enters the Year of the Sheep falling GDP projections cause some to worry, but the lubricants sector continues to invest in innovate products
Tags: China, Great Wall, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
Luroda strengthens machine oil offering
Chinese independent looks to the construction sector for growth
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Sinopec's Tianjin subsidiary sees January sales boom
Despite slow GDP growth, the company is seeing an increase in high-quality lubes demand
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Tianhe bets big on R&D
The Chinese chemicals giant is bringing two facilities online in Q1
Tags: additives, Afton Chemicals, China, China Lubes Tech, Infineum, Lubes tech, Lubrizol
FAW-Toyota prepare 1.24bn yuan dealer subsidy
The auto venture will cover the losses of rising inventories
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Jebsen and CleanOil to collaborate on recycled lubes
The JV will produce high quality recycled base oil for industrial and auto lubes
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Two thirds of provinces miss GDP targets in 2014
China's top statistics body reveals worrying growth data
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
What year is it?
Confusion over a Chinese character troubles non-Mandarin speakers
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Challenges of digital marketing in Asia
Ad and online spending continue to rise, but market differentiators are increasingly complex
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
China's new internet rules
Beijing introduce real name registration, among other rules
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, white papers
Using reviews in online marketing could help lubes sales
Auto brands are harnessing the power of reviews, and lubes brands could learn a lot
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, e-commerce, Lubes marketing, social media
Chery ties up with Great Wall lubes
Two brands embark on a "made in China" collaboration
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing
EV sales to comprise 11% of total by 2020
KPMG sees electric vehicle sales picking up in China, but Tesla lags behind
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
China hits 154m cars in 2014
While ownership is up some are predicting a dip in growth in 2015
Tags: Asia, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China's e-commerce hit $2tn in transactions last year
China's online market has rocketed by 25%, comprising half of retail sales
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
View From the Bridge, China - February 3rd
Falling oil prices are prompting lubes producers to revise product costs, but hard discounting can prove as troublesome as maintaining high prices in China's online marketplace
Tags: Castrol, Chevron, China, e-commerce, ExxonMobil, Shell, View from the Bridge
China relaxes online trading rules for foreign companies
The government is opening up China's booming e-commerce sector
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
China sets up e-commerce watchdog
Union set up to monitor blacklisted businesses and counterfeit goods
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
E-commerce and social media giants tie up with Bitauto
Tencent and JD.com have invested in a car sales data business
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
China's auto sector outlook in 2015
Slowing growth, vehicle and emissions restrictions will provide challenges and opportunities this year
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, CO2 emissions, OEM Equipment
Mr Xi's big pay rise
Premier approves 62% salary increase - he now earns $2,440 each month
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Shell and Chevron to introduce electronic pay-at-pump
US majors embrace modern technology for consumers
Tags: Chevron, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Mobile technology, Shell
China increases lubes tax
As global oil prices tumble, China increases consumption tax on certain oil products
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CO2 emissions, Lubes marketing
Exxon tweaks Chinese lubes pricing
Amid falling oil prices and increasing lubes tax, ExMo rethinks its pricing strategy
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, ExxonMobil, Lubes marketing, oil prices
Chinese skyscrapers soar ahead
The sky is not the limit in a record breaking year for Chinese buildings
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Surprising recovery for China's domestic auto brands
Despite falling sales for many of China's automakers some fared better than others
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Toyota's future in China mixed
Despite ambitious expansion plans, Toyota dealers are looking worried as vehicles remain unsold.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Toyota
Sinopec launches new clean lubes line in Singapore
China's largest company expands its presence in South East Asia
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Shell to introduce National IV diesel oils
The oil major is bringing out a new line of pollution-reducing lubes
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Shell
Tablet usage growth slows
eMarketer is predicting that although 2015 will see one billion tablet users worldwide, there will be a slowdown in growth.
Tags: China, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
View from the Bridge - China, January 15
China's 2014 GDP figures may be off target, but automotive and lubes producers remain bullish about the years ahead.
Tags: China, GM, Total, View from the Bridge
China - an automotive accident waiting to happen?
Thatcham Research Future Vehicle Engineer, Andrew Hooker, examines the tensions for automakers in the Chinese market. In particular challenge of low-grade metals and lube recycling on the country's accident repair industry.
Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, Environment, Lubricants, waste, white papers
Total reveals ambitions for Chinese market
The French major continues to invest in high-end lubes and Asia's first dedicated grease unit
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Europe, Lubes tech, Total
Getting hitched – China style
Far from sedan chairs and firecrackers, China’s young are finding new ways to celebrate their union
Tags: And finally, China, Europe
China breaks 300m drivers mark
There are now almost as many drivers as people living in the US
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China set to be the world's first trillion dollar online market
Online retail is booming in China as consumers prefer to wait for their parcels
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Great Wall and Sinotruk sign strategic agreement
The Chinese lubes producer is making vast improvements to efficiency
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Lubricants
CNPC pushes National IV oils in Xinjiang
The Chinese major is pushing emissions reducing products in Western China
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech
China produced 21m automobiles in the first 11 months of 2014
Vehicle production has grown significantly as consumer demand remains strong
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
GM to invest heavily in China
The US car giant is looking to best rival VW in the Chinese market
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, GM, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Shell to sell 75% stake in Tongyi
The dutch major may be looking to divest its Chinese lubes stake
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Europe, Lubes marketing, Shell
China on track to consume 7.6m tons of lubes in 2014
Despite slowing GDP growth China still set to reach lubes consumption targets
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, Sinopec
Yuangen pushes into Singapore market
Chinese lubes company is expanding its presence across Asia
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Does social media influence purchasing decisions?
New data shows Chinese consumers are more swayed by peer recommendations than their Western counterparts
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Baidu gets ahead in the cloud
Chinese internet giant now has more than 200m cloud users
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
A long trip to work
97 minutes is the average commute in Beijing
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Western carmakers build luxury with Chinese characteristics
Daimler and Dartz are doing more for the Chinese dollar with luxury models aimed specifically at China's luxury car buyers.
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
View from the Bridge - China, December 14
The outcomes of the APEC Summit include a new emissions alliance with the US. But will this hit China's manufacturing output including regional and national lubes producers?
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
ExxonMobil to build new R&D facility in 2015
US major plans to expand its presence in China with a new lubes lab in Shanghai
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech
COSCOL takes stake in Total Lubes
Chinese shipping giant sees an opportunity in the French lubes producer
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Europe, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, marine, Total
China sends in the troops to fight Ebola
Elite Chinese military unit has been sent to West Africa to help combat the outbreak
Tags: Africa, And finally, China, China and finally
Sino-US emissions agreement is result of APEC summit
Xi and Obama pen an historic agreement to reduce emissions
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
China lubes production falls in September
Despite healthy economic data, production is actually sliding in China
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Mobile key to China’s e-commerce market
Chinese consumers spend more time online than US counterparts thanks to mobile usage
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
WeChat now offering free calls
Chinese app expands into telephone territory with its latest function
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Zhong Hua Lubes seizes APEC opportunity for advertising
Chinese lubes producer promotes its brand during the APEC summit
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Zhong Hua Lubes seizes APEC opportunity for advertising
Chinese lubes producer promotes its brand during the APEC summit
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
The world’s quietest limo ride
Maybach launches long-wheelabase Mercedes to China market with chauffeur-friendly features
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally, Daimler
The world’s quietest limo ride
Maybach launches long-wheelabase Mercedes to China market with chauffeur-friendly features
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally, Daimler
VW China says growth to slow to 10% on lack of capacity
Expansion may slow but the German car giant is still bullish on China long-term
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Sinopec set to expand Africa footprint
The Chinese oil and gas giant is stepping up exports and forming local partnerships
Tags: Africa, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, rail, Sinopec
Sinopec set to expand Africa footprint
The Chinese oil and gas giant is stepping up exports and forming local partnerships
Tags: Africa, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, rail, Sinopec
How to make $2bn an hour - Singles Day style
Single’s Day sales rocket in the first few hours and nearly double year on year
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
View from the Bridge - China, November 14
Is China hitting an economic crisis and will the automotive and lubricants industries follow suit? OATS also appeals to the lubricants industry to help give aid towards the Ebola crisis.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Why buy cars online in China? VW knows.
VW are leading the way in online car sales thanks to clever marketing
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media, Volkswagen
WeChat adds new functionalities
The Chinese app is branching out into business and short videos
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Turbocharged vehicles to double in China by 2019, predicts Honeywell
Manufacturing giant sees fuel and performance demands improving technologies in China
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Tenneco opens commercial vehicle R&D facility in China
US truck giant to capitalize on increasingly stringent emission controls
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, N America
SANY and Total pen strategic agreement
The Construction giant and French major establish a preferred suppliers network
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Total
Mobile search increasingly popular in China
On-the-go searching reveals potential opportunities for e-marketers
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Mark Zuckerberg hosts 30min Q&A in Mandarin
Facebook CEO shows off Chinese skills after appointment to Tsinghua board
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Facebook
Lubrizol pioneers innovations in driveline additive technology
US additives producer presents on latest advances at industry conference
Tags: additives, China, China Lubes Tech, drivetrains, Lubes tech, Lubrizol
Lopal launches new National IV compliant range
The regional producer has added a new range of high-viscosity lubricants
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
China to penalize automakers that fall behind fuel targets
The government is planning to name and shame substandard manufacturers in a bid to improve fuel economy
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, CO2 emissions, GM, hybrids, Nissan, OEM Equipment, Porsche
China launches Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
With a $50bn injection the AIIB could be seen to rival the World Bank and Asian Development Bank
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Baidu and BMW to collaborate on automated car project
The luxury carmaker and Chinese online giant have already started trials in Beijing and Shanghai
Tags: BMW, China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, Google, OEM Equipment
Auto market growth could halve this year, says CAAM
A sluggish economy could reduce growth to 7% by the end of 2014
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Great Wall Lubes promote “quality month”
Chinese producer conducts a comprehensive internal audit aimed at promoting quality and integrity
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
OATS launches revolutionary new lubes data platform
OATS has announced new platform that is set to power the future of lubricants information and benefit China marketers
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, OATS
Alibaba IPO storms NYSE
Demand for shares in the online e-commerce giant pushed prices up 38% in market debut
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Weibo takes 60,000 car orders in 2 weeks
The Chinese microblogging service drew in more than $1.5bn of orders during the promotional period
Tags: BMW, China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Lopal goes green
Chinese lubes marketer promotes its fuel-saving products, according to Lube Report Asia
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
92% of Maoming lubes now contain Grade 1b or above base oil
Chinese producer makes strides towards better quality products
Tags: base oil, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
M-commerce doubles in China during H1
China's mobile e-commerce market has risen 103% to $7.2bn, says iResearch Global
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology, white papers
The Bard in Beijing
UK government donates £1.5m to translate Shakespeare's entire works into Mandarin
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe
Sinopec to target car care market
Chinese oil giant will focus on growing demand for aftercare products
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Foreign carmakers continue building spree
Ford, Hyundai and VW have all slated new plants for construction in China
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, Ford, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Public and private sector partner to combat China's rising emissions
BASF and China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection sign a new strategic agreement
Tags: additives, China, China Lubes Tech, Europe, Lubes tech
China’s EV charging network could see a major boost
Tesla, China Unicom and the government are all planning massive investments in EV infrastructure
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
Introducing Baidu's smart chopsticks
Internet giant makes strides in food safety innovation with food-analysing chopsticks
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Chinese lube demand could double by 2020
Analysts predict China's lube consumption could increase dramatically in the near future
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Great Wall releases new taxi lube
Chinese oil major pioneers a lubricant for tough taxi conditions
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, CNPC, Great Wall, OEM Equipment
View from the Bridge - China, September 2014
Chinese lubricants producers feel the pressure and up their game as automakers face steep fines from Chinese authorities on parts price fixing.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Active Weibo users hits 156.5m in Q2
China's popular microblogging site has increased the number of engaged users by 30% year-on-year
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Chinese online retail markets overtake US sales volumes.
A McKinsey report has found Chinese e-tailers edged out the US by $25bn in 2013
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, N America
WeChat marketing could be problematic
New legislation and questionable metrics could make life harder for WeChat marketers
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Norton
Shell brings 3-wheel roadshow to Chengdu
Tongyi tours the country to promote its trike-lube product
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, Shell
Weichai release new lubes line
Chinese producer introduces new range for use in the construction industry
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Champion Oil set to join SEMA 2014 tour
Lubes producer to explore opportunities in the Chinese market
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
SAIC-GM-Wuling to set up R&D centre for Baojun brand
The joint venture is looking to build on the rural success of its MPV offering
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, General Motors, OEM Equipment
NEV sales jump tenfold in July
In response to generous government subsidies, neighbourhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid sales are soaring
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, Japan, N America, OEM Equipment
Automakers under pressure in anti-trust probe
Foreign carmakers are coming under fire for their Chinese pricing strategies
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, Japan, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Substandard lubes imports increase 79% in H1
Guangdong Inspection and Quarantine Bureau sees influx of incorrectly labelled products
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants
Chem Trend improves China facilities
High-performance casting lubes firm expands its Qingpu plant to better service local OEMs
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Kunlun targets luxury car segment
Chinese lubes producer launches the high-end Tianrun aimed at top spec cars
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing
Great Wall "most-sold" lubricant online in H1 2014
Tmall statistics show Great Wall lubes best international rivals Shell and Castrol in sales
Tags: Castrol, China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing, Shell, Sinopec
Cool runnings in China
Refrigerated delivery van sales are rocketing in the Middle Kingdom
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Alibaba introduces new search technology
Chinese internet giant launches new product for its cloud computing arm
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Cloud IT, Internet marketing
Mobile internet users surpass PC surfers in China
China hits a landmark figure as internet users move away from personal computers
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Aussies to benefit from Shell's China lab
The new Shanghai facility will benefit heavy duty transport networks in Australia
Tags: Australia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Shell
Sinopec Group continues reforms and establishes lubes unit
The limited liability company is part of Sinopec Group’s marketing arm reorganisation
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
VW plans expansion as China sales rocket
The German automaker plans two more assembly plants as sales increase by 19%
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Shell’s China centre to focus on truck lubes
New facility will develop high-end, low viscosity lubes for the Chinese HDDO market
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Shell
Rural online shopping growth outpaces cities
E-commerce adoption continues to thrive in China’s rural counties and villages
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Infineum increases presence in China
The additives company has opened a new China Business and Technology Centre in Shanghai
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Infineum, Lubes tech
Sanyo Chemicals beefs up additives facilities in China
Japanese firm increases capacity to cater to growing demand for auto lubes
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
MRG Labs and PanAn form China partnership
The Chinese equipment firm will become the exclusive distributor for lubes testing kits, according to Machinery Lubrication
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Food scandal rocks foreign brands in China
Big name brands' reputation in question after expired meat scandal casts doubt over fast food industry
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View from the Bridge - China, July 2014
As China continues its battle against smog and pollution, lubes and additives producers stand to gain significantly from new legislation.
Tags: additives, China, CO2 emissions, Lubricants, View from the Bridge
Geely to export Chinese Volvos to US, Russia
Chinese carmaker could begin exporting certain models as early as next year
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, General Motors, OEM Equipment, Volvo
Economic Growth V Clean air: The drivers for Lubes specs in China
Diana Shen's insightful presentation on China's clean air crisis and it's impact on the lubricants and energy industries.
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Lubricants, white papers
Porsche plays 24hr social media race at Le Mans
German marque invited Weibo and Twitter users to compete for VIP tickets on social media
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Porsche, social media, Twitter
National V standards to fast-forward base oil grade improvements
Despite not coming to force nationally until 2018, new Chinese standards are already having an impact on lubes quality
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNOOC, Lubes tech
Alibaba creates online shopping price index
E-commerce giant develops a formula for calculating the cost of living online
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Huiyuan lubes builds customer loyalty
A local lubricants distributor holds customer interactions in high regard
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
OEM suppliers welcome tough emission standards
Companies specialising in pollution lowering products embrace China's ant-smog drive
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Kunlun improves lubes quality
Chinese lubes maker upgrades anti-wear credentials
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Man invents scooter that doubles as a suitcase
A Chinese man has patented a novel solution to long walks in airports
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
World Cup fever sweeps China
Advertisers spend millions to capture the football frenzy in the Middle Kingdom
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Multi-screen integration vital for Chinese marketers
As mobile adoption booms, firms are finding new ways to monitor and monetize usage
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Google, Internet marketing
A challenger to Alibaba?
As Alibaba looks to the US market, JD is eyeing up it's domestic market share
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
ExxonMobil discusses aftermarket sales strategy
In a recent interview, an Exxon China rep highlighted the importance of word-of-mouth recommendation in the digital age
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, ExxonMobil, Lubes marketing, social media
Chinese chemicals giant raises $654m in Hong Kong IPO
Tianhe Chemicals will use the proceeds to fund R&D and overseas expansion plans
Tags: additives, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubrizol
China to scrap clunkers in anti-pollution drive
In a bid to tackle pollution Chinese authorities aim to take 5.3m polluting vehicles off the road by the end of the year
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China could have 1bn drivers in 10yrs, says CAAM
Auto industry body claims sky-rocketing number of drivers could have a significant environmental impact
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China oil production shows monthly dip but annual growth
Lubes production dipped month-to-month in April, but is set to remain steady across the year as demand grows
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Evonik expands additive facilities in China
Leading chemicals producer adds capacity at Shanghai technology centre
Tags: additives, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants
Shen highlights future challenges for China lubes producers
OATS' Diana Shen will call on lubes producers to help China overcome its pollution and clean energy problems, at June's ICIS conference.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech, Lubricants
View from the Bridge - China, June 2014
30 years of OATS has seen plenty of change in the global and Chinese lubricants markets. Now China's oil majors are under pressure from smaller domestic producers and larger overseas competitors. 2014 is a time of convergence both nationally and internationally.
Tags: China, CNPC, ExxonMobil, Lubricants, Shell, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
Chinese lubes catch up with international standards
Great Wall lubes aligns products with international standards as demand for consistent quality booms
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Turning millions into billions with Alibaba stock
Masayoshi Son’s $20m investment in Alibaba could be worth $58bn after the IPO
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, e-commerce
Beijing’s 55km traffic jam
Congestion reached an all-time high on the May bank holiday
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
PetroChina makes strides in marine lubes field
Chinese oil giant gains recognition for lubes tech developments in the shipping industry
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, marine, PetroChina
Tencent expands into auto sector
Chinese internet giants buys navigation data and teams up with Shell for roadside assistance
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, Mobile technology, OEM Equipment, shale, Shell
Big data gives insight into car buyer behaviour
A Baidu report reveals the search habits of Chinese vehicle enthusiasts
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Tmall to target tier-one cities
E-commerce giant will separate its B2C and C2C offerings to target specific consumers
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
WeChat launch self-serve ad system
China’s popular messaging service provides added customisation for marketers and consumers alike
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Baidu’s Brain Project now has the age of a 2 to 3 year old
China’s online giant is developing AI with remarkable success – a recent poach from Google might also help
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, IEA, Internet marketing
Major reforms in China’s state-owned energy sector
Oil giants are streamlining operations, leaving more space for competitors
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNOOC, CNPC, Lubes tech, Sinopec
China now Valeo’s biggest market
French OEM supplier’s foreign sales exceed domestic ones
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, OEM Equipment
China Car market to grow 11% in 2014
Despite optimistic growth figures, foreign automakers look likely to dominate official car sales
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
First all-Chinese line up announced for Le Mans
TOTAL Lubricants and Michelin sponsor the OAK Racing Team Asia for the 24hr circuit
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Europe, Lubes marketing, Middle East, motorsport, Total
China Rerun continues to enjoy strong growth
Like-for-like sales volume at the company rose by 31.7% to 8.1m litres in the August to February period
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Carmakers eye up EV market in China
Foreign and domestic companies are ramping up investment in EVs after government drives
Tags: BMW, China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, Nissan, OEM Equipment, Toyota
Police uncover fake lubes operation in Shanghai
12 people arrested in connection with a multi-million dollar counterfeit lubricants ring
Tags: Castrol, China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech, Shell
Shanghai implements National V emissions standards
The Municipality brought in the new regulations on April 30th, four years ahead of schedule
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 160
Sebastian Crawshaw celebrates OATS' 30th Anniversary with a nostalgic look back and makes some predictions for the next 30 years of the lubricants industry.
Tags: bio fuels, bio lubes, China, Europe, Lubricants, N America, View from the Bridge
30 years on: OATS and the lubricants industry
OATS Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw looks back at OATS first 30 years in the lubricants industry, global developments and an interesting future.
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Europe, Internet marketing, Lubricants, N America, OATS, white papers
Beijing auto show a hit
118 new models were exhibited at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, China OEM Equipment, Chrysler, General Motors, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
View from the Bridge - China, May 2014
China's economic growth has significant bonuses for the lubes and automotive industries but could be constrained by the challenges of pollution and emissions control. Domestic manufacturers could fail in the EV sector against overseas rivals.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, electric vehicles, View from the Bridge
300,000 commuters travel between Beijing and Hebei every day
Inter-provincial travel can leave some out of the house for 16hrs a day
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Forrester
12 lubes brands make Guangzhou blacklist
Provincial bureaus are making a conscious effort to crack down on substandard products
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
JARN releases green HDDOs in Yunnan
Chinese producer to distribute eco-friendly lubes for a modernising truck fleet
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China's domestic refining market faces serious oversupply
According to Sinopec analysts China’s oil industry is outpacing even steel
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
China’s car sales rise 8% in March
Fear of purchasing restrictions in major cities has lead to panic buying, inflating vehicle sales
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, General Motors, GM, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Alimama to harness Big Data marketing tools
The Alibaba-owned marketing platform will build a data management platform to optimise ad value
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
The Helicopter Man from Hunan
A Chinese farmer has built his own functioning helicopter from scratch
Tags: And finally, Aviation, China, China and finally
Chinese learner drivers flock to South Korea for licenses
Obtaining a license in South Korea is both cheaper and easier than at home
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
How to gain 78m users in 77 days
A mobile taxi app has taken China by storm
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
How to eat a $43 apple
Upscale fruit supermarket a hit with wealthy spenders
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Baidu releases most popular searches in 2013
China's largest search engine lists its top ranking search terms from last year
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, IEA, Internet marketing
Sinolub releases Q1 online sales rankings
Online lubes retailer shows domestic brands still favoured over international counterparts
Tags: Castrol, China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing
China ramps up EV drive
The government is increasing incentives for carmakers and consumers in a bid to reduce pollution
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
Sinopec to sell stake in marketing operations
Asia's largest refiner will divest a large portion of its downstream marketing business
Tags: BP, China, China Lubes Marketing, ExxonMobil, Lubes marketing, Shell, Sinopec
Elf brings customer-centric approach to China
French lubes brand introduces a tailored approach to consumer solutions
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, electric vehicles, Europe, Lubes marketing, Total
Chinese automakers look to Africa for growth
Under increasing pressure in their domestic market, carmakers are looking further afield for sales
Tags: Africa, automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 159
WHO delivers the latest news on particulate pollution, ACEA claims EU emissions policies are working and the world waits on energy fallout from the Ukraine crisis.
Tags: ACEA, China, CO2 emissions, Europe, Russia
Capital to introduce Beijing VI fuel emissions standards by 2016
China's capital leads the charge against pollution with new emissions standards
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Environment, Lubes tech
Shell opens first China research centre
Global oil major to provide technical lubricants solutions to Asian customers
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Shell
Western OEMS will need strategy change to grab fleet sales
Western OEMs will need to look to developing nations and change their sales strategies according to new research.
Tags: Brazil, China, Europe, India, OEM and automotive, Russia
View from the Bridge - China, April 2014
Overseas lubes and grease producers are looking to cash in on China's continued growth, but the product landscape is changing.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
LinkedIn launches Chinese platform
The social networking for business site sets looks towards the Chinese market
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Competition heats up in China's mobile ecommerce market
M-commerce is poised for significant growth in 2014, according to IDC
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, E and R Watch, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Chinese man builds Lamborghini for Grandson
A Zhengzhou man has fashioned a flashy car for just 5,000 yuan
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
ExxonMobil launches new wind turbine lube to China market
The oil major aims at capturing China’s growing renewable energies market
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech
China's engine oil market to maintain steady growth
Strong auto sales should drive engine oil revenues at an 11% CAGR till 2018, according to Research & Markets
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Shell gives Helix line a new look
Following the introduction of PurePlus technology, the Dutch major is revamping the marketing of its popular lubes line
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Helix, Lubes marketing, Shell, Tacoma
Chinese mobile users are becoming more sophisticated
Tencent president claims China is “blazing its own trail” in mobile use
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Chinese web giants head west for capital
Alibaba is planning to file its IPO in the US while Weibo also unveils a plan to sell shares in the States
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, white papers
Great Wall increase collaboration in metal lubes sector
The Chinese oil giant is partnering with national OEMs to promote lubes R&D
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Great Wall, Lubricants, OEM Equipment
UMW Holdings set to expand in Malaysia
Chinese independent lubes producer is expanding new lubricants markets in Malaysia.
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Fuchs and DMG MORI form machine lubes partnership in China
The German lubes producer becomes the preferred supplier for machine tools giant
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, Fuchs, OEM Equipment
Substandard greases common in Shandong province
A local supervisory bureau finds seven batches failed to meet national requirements
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, grease, Lubes tech
Yihon produce China’s first 8-speed AT fluid
The Chinese lubes producer has developed transmission fluid to cater for higher spec gearbox requirements.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Europe, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Volkswagen
China to build supersized “smog chamber”
The government is backing a massive research project aimed at fighting the nation's stifling smog
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, CO2 emissions
Hyundai to begin truck output in China
South Korean manufacturer is seeking to compete with European rivals in a lucrative market
Tags: Asia, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volvo
China supersedes France as world's biggest red-wine consumer
Chinese take the illustrious title in the red wine category, but still trail the States overall
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe, N America
Addivant, Pertamina to beef up China presence
Lubes companies targeting China for future growth with new plants
Tags: additives, Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, N America
Sinopec steps up international marketing efforts
Chinese major focussing heavily on Asia-Pacific for growth across all sectors
Tags: Australia, China, China Lubes Marketing, grease, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Tesla hits Chinese market with $120,000 offering
Electric carmaker will market its first model in China, but consumers may not be ready
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
Geely to consolidate its brand offering
Chinese automaker to streamline its diverse product range
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Germany, Lubes marketing
BYD, I2R to develop driverless cars
Buffett-backed automaker to collaborate with research institute on auto-pilot technology
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Great Wall lubes continues to innovate
The Chinese lubes major is keeping the patent office busy with numerous projects
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Lubricants
How Tencent became China’s top mobile social app
The “Penguin Empire” is showing no signs of slowing down
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Social media booms over Chinese New Year
Netizens were out in full force on the 31st of January 2014
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Kunlun prepares for National V standards
The Chinese producer is strengthening OEM ties and upgrading base oil quality
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech
Life after the Olympic success
China’s first Winter Olympics champion is helping retired athletes rediscover purpose
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Cashing in
Big bonuses handed out in bundles for Chinese workers
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Chinese auto industry strong in 2013, but not without its challenges
Car sales growth fell below projections in January, with domestic manufacturers’ market share slipping
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Ford, General Motors, hydraulics, OEM Equipment, Toyota
Chinese luxury consumer base to maintain growth
Despite clampdowns, luxury goods buyers are increasingly prevalent in Asia
Tags: And finally, Asia, China, China and finally, Eastern Europe
Urban Ninjas attack Shanghai’s skyline
Two adventurous thrill-seekers climb atop the 120-floor Shanghai tower
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
QR codes proving popular in China
The rise of integrated QR-scanning apps are attracting more and more shoppers
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
High-end lubes a hit with Chongqing consumers
Great Wall's Justar premium lubricants are proving popular in central China
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Great Wall, Lubes marketing
Lubes demand hit 7.5m in 2013
Expanding auto sector and an increase in industrial output helps lubes demand hit historic highs
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Great Wall, Lubes marketing
China Rerun sees revenues and profits soar
The AIM-listed producer's profits almost doubled after introducing newer, cleaner products
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Lubes product quality requires greater scrutiny in China
Two recent incidents found lubes and diesel products were not in line with national standards
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, PetroChina
Chinese grease industry goes greener
Sinopec lead the curve in environmentally friendly R&D for grease manufacture
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Volvo and Geely to develop subcompact car
Sino-Swedish partnership to compete with international rivals in the lucrative segment
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Europe, OEM Equipment, Volvo
View from the Bridge - China, February 2014
China's economic growth remains something for the rest of the world to aspire to, however, pollution is another matter. China's national lubes makers are under increasing pressure to enhance their product and reduce auto pollution.
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Europe, View from the Bridge
Taobao online lubes sales report
Popular e-commerce website shows the leaders in sales for 2013
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Kunlun improves green technology
Chinese lubes producer prepares for National V with improved technology
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
Yuchai reaps the benefits of Petronas partnership
Chinese lubes firm sees 2013 output increase 11% year-on-year
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Petronas
AdBlue technology increasing National IV compliance in China
DEF certified technology is helping cut emissions nationwide
Tags: additives, China, China OEM Equipment, CO2 emissions, OEM Equipment
Bringing home the bacon – China style
A Hubei butcher hung out raw bacon strips across his entire apartment balcony to cure
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Baidu ranks its most commonly searched terms in 2013
The Chinese search engine lists the most prevalent search terms and popular trends
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
WeChat reveal its top 5 luxury campaigns of 2013
The popular networking app reveals the most engaging digital marketing efforts
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Dumpling diplomacy
Premier Xi’s impromptu lunch boosts sales at local eatery
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Consumer watchdog puts lubes to the test
China Consumer Reports compares five international and domestic brands in a comprehensive analysis
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech
Shell introduces PurePlus tech to China lubes
Global major cleans up production in China in response to consumer demand
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Shell
Dongfeng Lubes to invest heavily in R&D
Chinese producer allots 800m yuan to develop lubes for cars and construction equipment
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
BYD cars to sell in US by 2015
Chinese electric carmaker will enter the American market with four new models
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, electric vehicles, OEM Equipment
Beijing trio start-up e-bikes business for police
A group of entrepreneurs are hoping to provide police forces with sophisticated electric motorcycles
Tags: And finally, Bikes, China, China and finally, electric vehicles
Volvo and Shanxi sign strategic partnership
Technology agreement with construction partner to expand Swedish carmaker's share in China’s CE sector
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Scandinavia, Volvo
Are cars to blame for Beijing’s pollution?
Scientists disagree on the cause of smog in the capital as regulations continue.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
Government, telecoms and online retailers collaborate for data
An increase in cooperation could mean more timely reporting of China's economic data
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Auto sales strong in China for 2013
Car sales in China top 22m units last year, foreign brands driving growth
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, GM, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
IEA changes its oil demand forecast
Good news for lubes producers as the International Energy Agency (IEA) revises its oil demand forecast upwards.
Tags: Asia, China, IEA, Lubes marketing
Chang'e 3 lands successfully on the moon
China's first space ship has touched down in outer space
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China's national revival now 65.3% complete
A Chinese scholar calculates exactly how far China has come
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Could tech subsidies help lubes producers?
Beijing's tax incentives on overseas EV tech collaboration could also benefit lubes companies
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, electric vehicles, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Small cities to drive spending
As slower growth puts pressure on big city consumers, middle-income consumers in small cities will drive growth
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
Sales of light vehicles jump 16% in November
China's car market continues to grow, helped by recovery of Japanese brands
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Ford, GM, Great Wall, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Sinopec advances shipping lubes technology
Chinese oil giant also continues upgrades at OEM oil testing facilities
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, marine, Sinopec
Shell & Tsinghua lead anti-friction seminars
A series of joint seminars from Shell and Tsinghua University show quality lubes can reduce emissions by up to 25%
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants, Shell
Pipeline blast calls energy companies' safety into question
A deadly explosion near Qingdao is causing energy producers to reevaluate their safety protocols
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Top-secret nuclear base to be revived as Communist theme park
China to invest 300m yuan to convert disused facility into a "red tourist" attraction
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
M-commerce booms in Post-90's generation
China's under 25s are increasingly using mobile devices to purchase goods
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Big data fuels China advertising boom
Advertisers are harnessing the benefits of big data for targeted marketing
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Public organisations try integrated approach to social media
Chinese governmental departments try to reach out to citizens on Weibo
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Motorcycle lubes sales increase 278% in Zhuhai
Sales rocket in south China city thanks to key learning by lubes providers which stresses the importance of local knowledge
Tags: Bikes, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Shell to double lubes capacity at China plant
Lubes Report confirm Dutch major is betting big on China with new expansion
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Shell
Daimler buys 12% stake in BAIC
In an unprecedented transaction, the German auto giant buys in to a Chinese manufacturer and takes a controlling share.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, Daimler, Europe, OEM Equipment
Shell strengthens ties with Chinese off-highway OEMs
Dutch major cooperates more closely to improve lubricant fuel efficiency and durability
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OATS, OEM Equipment, Shell
Toyota's China car sales stage dramatic recovery
Chinese sales by the Japanese carmaker are rising again after diplomatic disputes affected commerce.
Tags: Asia, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Toyota
View from the Bridge - China, December 2013
National reforms announced in October's plenary could be good news for China's smaller domestic lubes producers.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Chinese lube products gain international accreditation
As competition toughens at home, large and small domestic lubes producers are venturing overseas
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, grease, hydraulics, Lubes tech, Sinopec
China will enforce National IV fuel standards in 2014
In an attempt to curb pollution, new gasoline standards will come online on the first of January next year
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
Property magnate returns home...with houses and roads.
Real estate mogul Tang Guo has spent 30m yuan on building pmarket properties in his hometown for family and friends
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Who wants to be a Bitcoin millionaire?
Former English teacher Li Xiaolai possesses six-figures of the surging digital currency, worth around $50m
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China's most exclusive social media hits 3m users
P1, an invitation-only social network, is gaining popularity in China
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
German turnstile company stumped by Beijing commuters
While a 2-3 second interval is sufficient in Berlin, 0.5 seems too long for Chinese commuters - and it's causing problems
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Half of Chinese cars to have telematics by 2018
Nearly 50% of Chinese cars will be fitted with infotainment and telematics in five years time according to an ABI report.
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Faulty gearbox continues to trouble VW
After a $600m recall last year, VW's gearbox problem is once again causing problems in China
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Chinese oil majors' sales and production up
CNPC shows steady growth in the first three quarters, while Sinopec's lubes sales have grown 30%
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Beijing cuts auto-sales by 40% in anti-pollution drive
Policy makers are keen to curb smog in China's increasingly polluted capital with further radical measures on vehicle ownership.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Shell Lubes VP talks up China's lube quality
In a recent interview, Selda Gunsel discusses Shell's technical challenges in China's highly competitive marketplace.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Shell
Chemtura opens new China plant
The North American company expands its operations across Asia-Pacific with a new facility in Nanjing
Tags: Asia, China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, North America
Companies prepare for Singles Day shopping bonanza
A lonely celebration is turning into a Chinese online-shopping frenzy and firms are cashing in
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Chinese brands raise stakes foreign competition
While consumers still tend towards imports, domestic companies are making increasingly convincing arguments to buy Chinese
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing
China produces 50bn tons of rain a year
A report to the nation's top legislature revealed the extent of China's weather control
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
East meets West for brand boost
Chinese companies look to Western names to promote their products.
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Trading oil is a guessing game in China
With limited official information, oil traders are turning to alternative sources for data
Tags: BP, China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing, oil prices, Sinopec
Great Wall lubes a hit on Alibaba
Sinopec's flagship lubricants products received over 10,000 hits on the popular B2B trading site
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Great Wall, Internet marketing, Lubricants, Sinopec
View from the Bridge - China, November 2013
China's high-quality lubricants production is on the rise as the country's vehicle market and performance levels increases. Can local producers make the most of the trend?
Tags: China, CNOOC, OATS, PetroChina, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
Tencent expands aggressively overseas
Chinese social media is expanding outside its domestic market
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
Sinopec supply lubes for typhoon relief effort
In the aftermath of typhoon Fitow, a Chinese oil major steps up the relief efforts
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment, Sinopec
Mobile use varies greatly between China's cities
Companies using online mobile campaigns should pay heed to geographical location
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mobile technology
Lang Lang wins Classic Brit Award
Chinese superstar Lang Lang becomes the first Chinese pianist ever to win the coveted music award
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Light vehicle sales increase on strong SUV demand
Chinese car market continues to advance despite buying restrictions
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
Jiangsu city builds 60m tall giant bronze puffer fish
A Chinese sculptor creates an enormous riverside monument to the humble fugu
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Chinese billionaires build big
Billionaires announce major projects at home and abroad as China's fixed investment in UK construction rockets
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Anger spreads faster than any other emotion on social media
A Chinese university has examined the spread of powerful emotions on Weibo: Anger wins
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, social media
New regulations could make China's small automakers disappear
China's government implements new vehicle regulations which could spell doom for small vehicle makers
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, GM, OEM Equipment, Shell, Toyota
Sinopec cleans up its lubes production
Chinese major responds to national call for pollution reduction
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Great Wall and Shanghai Petrochemical join forces on oil project
Domestic producers look to reduce imports through cooperation on air compressor project
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Dongfeng Castrol unveils new lubes products
A tech-sharing joint venture produces higher quality lubes for China's domestic market
Tags: Afton Chemical, BP, Castrol, Chevron, China, China Lubes Tech, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech, Lubrizol
Chinese lubes market to maintain steady growth
Sales are likely to grow by around 8-10% each year over the next three years
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, North America
Is this fish the missing link?
Scientists in China discover a fish with a distinct face which could be the oldest ever found.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, marine
Alibaba breaks global record for B2B transactions in one day
Chinese e-commerce giant processes billions of Yuan in a single day of online trading.
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Facebook, Internet marketing
China's majors lose base oil market share
Increasing competition amongst oil companies makes for a buyers' market for lubes blenders
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNPC, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
UK companies aim at increased presence in China markets
Afton Chemical delivers an important paper which hints at aiming at Chinese markets, while Infineum forms a WOFE
Tags: Afton Chemical, automotive industry, China, China Lubes Marketing, Europe, Infineum, Lubes marketing
Shell Tongyi win awards for U-series lubes
A multi-national joint venture shows significant benefits for lubes production
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Shell
View from the Bridge - China, October 2013
New look China Bulletin, internet marketing and China's mobile marketing boom.
Tags: China, OATS, View from the Bridge, Volkswagen
Optimistic China 2018 engine oil forecast released
Lubes predictions show continued growth for next five years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Lubricants
Great Wall boosts public transport focus
Lubes maker looks to public transport sector to boost synthetic lubes revenues
Tags: bio lubes, China, China OEM Equipment, Great Wall, Lubricants, OEM Equipment
Volvo and Geely disagree on branding
Automakers in dispute over direction of China-based brand
Tags: automotive industry, China, China Lubes Marketing, Lubes marketing, Scandinavia, Volvo
China hits 460m mobile milestone
China mobile internet users hit record levels
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing, Mazda, Mobile technology
What do Chinese do online all day?
Latest data makes interesting reading about internet activity
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
China releases new plan to tackle pollution
New official guidelines possibly lighter than expected
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CO2 emissions, Lubes tech
Shell puts Helix Ultra to the test
National competition tests mettle of drivers using Shell lubes
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Shell
China cracks down on rumour bloggers
Rogue peer reviews under threat from Chinese regulators
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, Internet marketing
Paintbrush diplomacy
China's culture being promoted abroad through art
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Leaders lubes make significant advances in technology
Sichuan-based producer changes the game on lubes lifecycle.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants, nanocatalysts
Yanchang to buy Canada’s Novus Energy for C$232
Another substantial Sino-Canadian deal goes ahead, despite government pledge
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, CNOOC, Lubes marketing, N America
Great Wall metalworking fluid sales boom
Sinopec subsidiary boosted by construction and mining sectors
Tags: China, China OEM Equipment, Great Wall, marine, OEM and automotive, Sinopec
CNPC, Sinopec projects fail to meet emissions standards
Projects suspended after failing Government regulations.
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, CNPC, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Truck market sees moderate recovery
China truck sector vehicle sales slightly increase year-on-year.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China OEM Equipment, OEM Equipment
China Oil & Gas shares suspended
High level probes cause trading pause JV oil maker
Tags: China, China Lubes Marketing, Holly, PetroChina
Qingdao targets industrial sector
Shangdong firm builds storage facility for industrial lubes
Tags: China, China Lubes Tech, Lubes tech, Lubricants
Daqing lab to analyse over 2000 lubes samples
PetroChina to test lubes quaklyt to help integration and save costs.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes tech, PetroChina
View from the Bridge - China, September 2013
Trade disputes, economic growth and collaboration. But the big question is "who needs who" when it comes to the relationship between China and the West?
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
E-commerce thriving in China’s rural towns
Farmers a cashing through online sales.
Tags: China, China and finally, Internet marketing
CNPC develops National V gasoline
Chinese oil major meets and exceeds the latest fuel regs with new production batch
Tags: China, CNPC, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes tech, PetroChina
Lubrizol open new additives plant in China
Additives giant to strengthen Asian presence with new facility.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes tech, Lubrizol
A long, hot summer for China
Summer heatwave proves to be the hottest in more than 140 years.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Chinese Association to probe foreign automakers’ pricing
CADA to investigate luxury car brand pricing to mainland China
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes marketing
Urea could solve fuel transition to China's National IV standard.
New science could help reduce NOx emissions for heavy trucks and commercial vehicles
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes tech
GM appoints China head, splits from international unit
GM is set to drive its China operations as a separate unit from the rest of its international division.
Tags: automotive industry, China, GM, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Volvo
China to invest $375bn on pollution and energy conservation
Nation spends multi-trillion Yuan budget on massive clean-up initiative
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Forecasts, Lubes tech
Auto production China’s most profitable industry
Car makers top the nation's manufacturing sector despite increasing stockpiles.
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Car imports fall as China second hand auto market surges
New vehicle stockpiles remain high as population seeks alternative car markets.
Tags: automotive industry, Bikes, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
UK cosmetics company taps Chinese auto additives market
Acquisition brings UK business into China auto lubes arena.
Tags: additives, China, China lubes news, Europe, Lubes marketing
Great Wall and Total sign strategic lubes technology agreement
French oil major links up with Chinese automaker for R&D
Tags: automotive industry, China, China lubes news, Europe, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Total
Chinese producers increase premium lubes market share
Domestic lubes makers challenge overseas producers for quality to re-capture share of home market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China lubes news, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Sinopec
Jarn lubes to extend distribution network
Auto lubes producer takes educational approach to marketing.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, Lubes marketing
LNG vehicles in China to increase tenfold by 2020
LNG market to expand dramatically over next seven years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, OEM Equipment
Sinopec products gain international certification
Eco-friendly lubes to help Sinopec into overseas markets
Tags: bio lubes, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, Great Wall, Lubes tech, Sinopec
China’s new tallest building
China sets new record with financial skyscraper.
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View from the Bridge - Bulletin 151
BRICS v The Old World - are the emerging countries losing ground to the economic 'old guard'?
Tags: Brazil, China, Japan, Lubricants, North America, Russia, View from the Bridge
View from the Bridge - China, August 2013
GDP remains a thorny issue for Chinese legislators and lubes producers alike.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Exxon launches new lab in China
US oil major opens its first technical laboratory in Asia Pacific region
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, ExxonMobil, Lubes tech
Auto brands battle for China dominance
GM, Toyota, BMW and VW amongst the leaders fighting for share of Chinese market
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, Europe, GM, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
Eight cities likely to introduce car-buying restrictions
Chinese cities stung into action by recent emissions reports
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes tech
Quarter-trillion dollar Sino-Russian oil deal ‘game-changer’
Single oil deal could transform global crude flows in the future
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes marketing, Rosneft
Shell’s “Most ‘Rimula’ Truck Driver” competition kicks-off
Shell's search for the most skilled Chinese truck driver is underway.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe, Shell
The “Kingdom of Bicycles” rides again
China returns to two-wheels as cities incentivise riders to return to traditional transport methods
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, CO2 emissions
Asia-Pacific to lead global lubes growth
Research & Markets Report shows China and Asian economies will drive lubes demand as Western Europe continues to decline.
Tags: Asia, China, Europe, Forecasts, India, Lubes marketing
Zoomlion’s product return rate rises sharply
Chinese construction giant in doldrums and could reflect wider malaise
Tags: car auctions, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
China to build world’s largest undersea tunnel
Epic Bohai tunnel set to eclipse Japan and Europe for Tunnel engineering record.
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Weak Chinese demand causes oil market shift
Global base oil demand fell due to China's reduced need for finished lubes products, says Kline.
Tags: base oil, China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, S America
Chinese vehicle exports fall on weak emerging market demand
Emerging markets have put the brakes on China's overseas vehicle sales ambitions
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
EV, plug-in hybrid sales surge 43% in first half
China's EV market receives a welcome boost
Tags: China, electric vehicles, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Sinopec opens first lubes plant outside of China & plans more
Sinopec has established its first overseas production plant with more to come in the near future.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, Sinopec, Total
VW and GM failed to qualify for ‘green’ energy subsidies
Auto giants fall short of requirements and unlawfully gain financial benefits
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, GM, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Shell lubricates the world’s largest hydraulic press
Shell keeps massive hydraulic machinery operating with Tellus
Tags: China, China lubes news, hydraulics, Lubes tech, Shell
China to drive petrochemicals market forward
Global petrochemicals set to continue to be supported by China and Asia-Pacific markets according to a new report
Tags: China, ExxonMobil, Forecasts, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
China to raise retail fuel prices - again!
Oil majors set to benefit from latest gas and diesel price rises.
Tags: China, Dexos, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 150
Are Extraordinary Measures still required for the world's economies? Governments in the major continents each have their own challenges to combat.
Tags: China, Europe, North America, View from the Bridge
View from the Bridge - China, July 2013
High interbank lending rates, continued downward economic forecasts and the challenge of implementing National IV emissions standards are all conspiring to put pressure on the Chinese economy, lubes producers and consumers.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Sinopec looks to Iceland for oil and gas
Chinese oil major targets Iceland for potential exploration projects
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Paris Peking rally has all the drama
The 5th Paris Peking Rally has its usual share of drama, excitement and tragedy.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe, motorsport
Sunnylands Summit
Relaxed Sino-US meeting gets to grips with big issues.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, N America, Obama
Chinese firms producing better quality lubes
Domestic standards are improving lubes products.
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
PetroChina debt likely to worsen
Chinese oil producer could see further pressure on balance sheet through domestic and acquisition issues.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes marketing, PetroChina
PDVSA signs $4bn China loan deal
Venezuelan oil producer gains China money for domestic production boost
Tags: Chevron, China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes marketing, S America
Car plus fashion = failure for Italian automaker
Fiat's tie-up with Gucci has failed to impress Chinese consumers.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, Fiat, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Chevron completes lubes plant in Tianjin
US lubes producer boosts output with new plant opening.
Tags: Chevron, China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, North America
Continental tyres gunning for top three spot in China
German tyre maker aims at Chinese consumers with safety message
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Manned sub to begin trial mission
Deep-diving sub starts a five year survey programme
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, marine
Sinopec’s overseas sales continue to grow
Chinese oil major records significant growth from Asian markets
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, Sinopec
Great Wall plans to outsell Jeep
China automaker aims at iconic SUV brand
Tags: automotive industry, China, Great Wall, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Increased Chinese oil demand could risk oversupply
Over-production could threaten fuel prices even as emerging economies drive demand
Tags: China, China lubes news, IEA, Lubes marketing, OPEC
Car sales weak but luxury sector remains optimistic
China's slowing economy reflected in national auto sales
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, OEM Equipment
National IV standard to have big impact in lubes industry
New emissions regs could have significant effect on Chinese lubes production and consumption
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes tech
NDRC reverses foreign investment policy decision
Incentives back on the table for potential overseas auto investors
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
Volvo may face difficulties as latecomer to China,
Swedish automaker may struggle to win consumers after official approval.
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Scandinavia, Volvo
View from the Bridge - China, June 2013
Tensions between China's dipping PMI and expanding auto industry sending mixed messages. Is there a danger of over-reaction to short-term figures? Is China's lubes industry ready to cope with an increasingly competitive market?
Tags: China, CNPC, Lubricants, View from the Bridge
SUVs to drive oil demand growth
Chinese demand for large vehicles will drive oil demand.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, OEM Equipment
State-funded research recommends fairness in auto industry
Chinese Academy proposes scrapping of monopolies to promote fair trade.
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Liu Bolin: the invisible man
Henan artists does an amazing disappearing act.
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Jaywalkers beware!
Chinese authorities are clamping down on dangerous traffic dodging by pedestrians
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China to sign $1bn oil deal with Essar Oil
China backs Indian oil giant with loan.
Tags: China, China lubes news, India, Lubes marketing, S America
Mixed quarter for China’s state-owned oil co’s
Q1 2013 has brought mixed news for China's oil majors.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes marketing, PetroChina, Sinopec
What’s next after Nexen?
China major mulls next steps in upstream and downstream investment.
Tags: Australia, China, CNOOC, Forecasts, Lubes marketing
China Eastern completes first test flight using biofuel
Chinese airline compares biofuel with regular avgas and finds no noticeable difference in performance.
Tags: Aviation, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes tech
Kunlun to focus on better quality lubes
Chinese lubes maker to drop low-quality product in the face of quality competition.
Tags: China, CNPC, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes marketing
BAIC launches first model off Saab platform
Chinese carmaker releases first car using Saab technology.
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Scandinavia
Hyundai considering new plant as China sales rocket
South Korean car maker looking to cash-in on booming China market.
Tags: Asia, China, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, UEIL
China refining falls to eight-month low
Crude processing drops as nation's industrial output slows
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, PetroChina, Sinopec
Angola looks to China as US oil exports drop
African nation looks East to boost local oil economy.
Tags: Africa, China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Geely forms EV JV with Detroit Electric
Chinese automaker looks to claim electric niche in US.
Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, innovation, North America, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Volvo
Q1 China report shows oil and petrochemical challenges
Economic, technical and competitive issues could hinder nation's oil sector
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Repsol
China's Diesel output and apparent oil demand up
China's diesel output rose 3.8% in March, with oil demand also increasing after a sluggish start to the year.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, oil platform
View from the Bridge - China, May 2013
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.
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Billionaire sets up $300m China scholarship
US Philanthropist and businessman invests heavily in foreign student's gaining a Chinese education
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Chinese film remake is box office smash
Hollywood pays attention as a Chinese remake grosses more than $100m in a matter of days.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, North America
Geely to use Lukoil for factory fill
Chinese automaker turns to Russia for transmission oils
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes marketing, Lubes news, Russia
China poised to top US for oil imports
The US could drop to second place in the world's oil import league as China's energy hunger continues to increase.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, North America, OPEC
Ecuador to lease Amazon to Chinese oil cos
Close to one third of the Amazonian rainforest could be leased for Chinese exploration
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, S America
Oil prices plunge on slow China GDP growth
OPEC and Brent prices take a hit on China's growth news.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, oil prices
Chinese urbanisation presents significant opportunities, says CAT
Latest heavy infrastructure investment could offer help to OEMs.
Tags: Calumet, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, OEM Equipment
Chinese golf prodigy big hit at US Masters
Chinese golfer become youngest every to win amateur trophy at one of the world's highest profile golf events.
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Sinopec to acquire $3bn of assets from parent company
Oil major subsidiary to help offset refining losses as it follows global trend.
Tags: China, China lubes news, ConocoPhillips, Lubes news, Phillips 66, Sinopec
Two-wheeler lubes market growing in Asia, says Kline
China sales slow to rise, but still accounts for significant sales of motorcycle oil.
Tags: Asia, China, Forecasts, Lubes marketing, Lubes news
Chery cuts multi-brand strategy
Chinese car maker drops subsidiary brand strategy
Tags: automotive industry, Chevrolet, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
FAW and GAC report heavy losses despite government contracts
China's major automakers fail to beat off competition in 2012 to post heavy losses.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Gazprom, OEM and automotive
More changing of the guard in China
CNPC and Development Bank bosses move into new roles
Tags: China, CNPC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
China contemplates ConocoPhillips' Kazakh stake
China is eyeing a share of the US exploration giant's Kazakh oil interests
Tags: China, China lubes news, ConocoPhillips, Eastern Europe, Lubes news, North America
China Auto and Hertz form partnership
Two of the world's largest vehicle rental companies are seeking an alliance
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Helix, OEM and automotive
Chinese firm plans $200m EcoMotors engine development
A new plant will produce the latest low-pollution eco-engine.
Tags: automotive industry, China, innovation, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Ghosn delays China expansion plans
Nissan boss moves the targets for growth after tensions.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Japan, Nissan, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
View from the Bridge - China April 2013
As the new Chinese leadership is sworn in, CO2 emissions top the agenda for the regime's plans for the future.
Tags: China, CNPC, CO2 emissions, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
VW recalls 384,000 cars in China
Record numbers recalled after gearbox fault is identified.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Volkswagen
You break it, you buy it, says Beijing court
Latest judgement could have expensive impact on test driving a new car in China
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally, Europe, motorsport
Nut so good quality
Another China food scandal - concrete nuts!
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FAW to spend big on R&D
Chinese automaker to boost products output to keep up with market expansion
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
China may reform oil pricing mechanism
State legislators examining possible pricing regs to smooth impact of global oil price fluctuations
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes marketing
Sinopec to buy $1.02 billion of Chesapeake assets
Chinese major takes on US oil and gas properties
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, North America, Sinopec
CNOOC to repair fields at home and abroad
China major set to refurbish UK and China Sea resources.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Europe
China considers new policies to encourage EV purchasing
Failure to stimulate sales leads to governmental rethink on electric and hybrid policies
Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, OEM Equipment
VW increases China production as Europe demand weakens
German automaker set to double production over next five years
Tags: China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
Sky-high price for skyline place
Chinese investors aim to buy iconic GM building in New York
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, GM, North America
China willing to join Exxon at Iraqi oilfield
CNPC may form JV with Exxon to exploit Iraqi oil blocks.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, ExxonMobil, Middle East
China’s oil majors to announce falling profits, say analysts
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.
Tags: China, CNOOC, CNPC, Corporate News, Forecasts, Renault, Sinopec
Shell to build lubes R&D centre in China
New centre aimed at maximising investment in booming auto market
Tags: automotive industry, China, China lubes news, innovation, Lubes tech, Lubricants, Shell
CNPC and Sinopec spend big on refinery upgrades
Cleaner fuel is motivation for refurbishment of refineries by China oil majors
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news, Lubes tech, Sinopec
Chinese automakers are catching up
Domestic car vehicle brands are gradually starting to make inroads into foreign brand's share of China market
Tags: China, innovation, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Toyota, Volkswagen
China set to become biggest luxury market by 2016
Luxury vehicle sales will exceed US market within the next three years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, innovation, Lubes marketing, Nissan
China car sales grow 20% in first 2 months
SUVs and MPVs drive China car sales at start of 2013
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, GM, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
India and China bid for stakes Mozambique's Rovuma
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
Tags: Africa, China, CNPC, Corporate News, India
View From the Bridge - China March 2012
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?
Tags: China, CNPC, Rosneft, Russia, View from the Bridge
China vehicle sales and output explode in January
New vehicle sales and production still buoyant despite expanding used-car market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, GM, Holly, Nissan, OEM and automotive
Not for all the tea in … England?
English tea plantations turn the tables to export to their oldest tea trading partner
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Home or away for New Year's Day?
Many Chinese decide to celebrate New Year abroad.
Tags: And finally, Asia, China, China and finally, Middle East
CNPC-Rosneft in $30bn oil talks
Cash-for-oil deal discussions underway between Chinese and Russian majors.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news, Rosneft, Russia
Penglai 19-3 to reopen after oil spills
Bohai Bay field ready to operate again after major spill in 2011.
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
PetroChina to buy share in Conoco Australia
Chinese oil major set to take a share in Australian exploration interests
Tags: Australia, China, China lubes news, ConocoPhillips, Corporate News, PetroChina
CNOOC-Nexen deals wins U.S. approval
The oil sands deal has overcome its final major hurdle on the way to completion
Tags: China, CNOOC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, North America, shale
Chinese fuel prices may rise in February
Global crude prices may affect domestic adjustments for China's fuel.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Fuchs, Lubes news
Out with the new, in with the old
China's used car market overtakes new vehicle sales in 2012.
Tags: China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
China Crude consumption rises, boosted by foreign supplies
China's crude oil consumption increased dramatically in 2012 thanks to surplus oil imports
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
Ferrari flies.
2012 is best-ever year for the luxury supercar marque.
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, Europe, Ferrari, North America
Is Sinopec China's new Amazon?
Non-oil e-commerce and CRM yield serious returns for Chinese oil major.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Sinopec
Michelin invests heavily in China
French tyre-maker opens new plant in Liaoning Province.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Europe, OEM and automotive
Pang Da forecasts massive 2012 losses
Chinese automaker likely to be hit by more than 600m Yuan losses after being hit be Japanese boycott.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
China’s petrochemical output up in 2012
Output up but profits fall as China's petrochemical industry affected by economic cool-down.
Tags: additives, China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Lubes tech
China sets timetable for new fuel standards
Anti-pollution legislation is set a four year schedule
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes tech
More private enterprises enter China's oil industry
Private sector companies set their sights on oil and gas exploration.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
Venezuela seeks $6bn in loans
Latin American nation is looking to fill a dollar gap with cash for oil deals with China and Chevron and
Tags: Chevron, China, Forecasts, Lubes news, S America
South Sudan may have its own oil pipeline
An outbreak of peace between the two Sudanese nations could mean a major new South-North oil pipeline build to start within the year.
Tags: Africa, China, CNPC, Lubes news
Confused picture over Iranian sanctions
US Iranian sanctions are apparently having an impact on the country, but some exemptions are easing the energy situation.
Tags: China, Lubes marketing, Lubes news, Middle East, North America
View from the Bridge - China Bulletin, February 2013
Beijing's smog problem is reaching dangerous levels, but should the government be looking to the automotive and oil industries to solve the problem?
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, View from the Bridge
Myanmar pipeline to be completed by May
Next piece of Beijing's energy plan forecast to be in place by Spring
Tags: China, CNPC, Forecasts, Lubes news, Middle East
A drive through-history
Chinese mllionaire opens car collection as museum.
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally
Smog in the city
Beijing pollution major concern as it reaches record levels
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Porsche to build $2.2m supercar for China
Luxury car-maker to build supercar exclusively for Chinese super-rich.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, innovation, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment, Porsche
CNPC misses targets despite increased output
CNPC's 2012 figures show a rise in output but the company still missed its annual oil and gas targets.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Sinopec
Silicon service
Robots bring service with a smile to diners
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Chinese car exports top 1m
Exports booming as China's car majors look abroad for business.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Japanese carmakers return to normal output in China
Major car manufacturers see production levels improve after being hit by protests.
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Japan, Nissan, OEM and automotive, Toyota
China’s crude imports may rise by 5% in 2013
Dependence on overseas oil continues to increase even as domestic output increases.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
US renews China-Iran exemption as imports soar
Latest regulatory decision means China continues imports from Middle East nation.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Middle East
Scrappage payments increased
Chinese authorities extend 'cash-for-clunkers' scheme to help in battle against polution
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, OEM Equipment
Sino-Russian pipeline delivers 30m tonnes in two years
Record level of service from massive pipeline, with more to come over the next 20 years
Tags: China, China lubes news, Russia
Daqing produces 40m tonnes of crude in 2012
Oilfield continues high output for domestic oil and gas
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news, PetroChina
China world’s largest automarket in 2012
China overtakes Europe as it tops the passenger vehicle sales table
Tags: BMW, China, Corporate News, Europe, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
Auto sales could top 20m in 2013
China's car parc could be significantly boosted again this year as vehicle sales continue to climb
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, Lubes marketing
Chevron and CNOOC to share production contracts
Chevron to explore Pearl River Basin with Chinese counterpart
Tags: Chevron, China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Surfing for sales
Chinese car enthusiasts much more likely to buy online as websites capitalise
Tags: China, China Internet Marketing, e-commerce, Internet marketing
Investment programs revealed by Phillips and Chevron
Phillips 66 and Chevron plan 2013 capital budgets worth around $40bn, with Phillips 66 also announcing creation of an MLP.
Tags: Australia, Brazil, Chevron, China, Corporate News, Europe, Phillips 66, Russia
View From the Bridge - Bulletin 144, January 2013
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.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, Lubricants, North America, S America, View from the Bridge
View from the Bridge - China January 2013
A five year look back at China's growth and some five year predictions from OATS' Chairman, Sebastian Crawshaw as 2013 begins.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Lubricants, View from the Bridge
PetroChina to buy JV stake in Encana for $2.2bn
China major takes another bite out of Canada's oil patch.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, North America, PetroChina, shale
Our house, in the middle of the street
Resilient home owners expect cash 'on the nail' to move out of the way of progress
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China completes high-speed train line
New 2,300km national rail link increases 'harmony' between Chinese cities
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, rail
Chinese company to maintain Iran imports
Major Chinese supplier to maintain links with Iran despite sanctions
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Middle East, North America, Sinopec
CNOOC-Nexen deal far from done
Canada's largest shale oil deal still has a long way to go before completion, despite government approval.
Tags: China, CNOOC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, North America, shale
China may open crude futures to foreign investors
Pressure for new regulation to open crude markets to overseas investors
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Wanxiang to acquire A123 systems
Chinese group beats US Johnson to bankrupt battery-maker's assets at auction.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, electric vehicles, North America, OEM and automotive
Chinese majors invest heavily in LNG
LNG stations are springing up across China, helped by oil majors' investment, as PetroChina buys into Australia's largest project.
Tags: Australia, China, China lubes news, CNOOC, CNPC, Lubes news, Sinopec
Chinese majors lose out in domestic shale auction
China's major oil producers have had little success in a recent domestic auction for exploration blocks.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, CNPC
Chinese oil demand to grow by 3.4% in 2013
Forecast shows modest growth in world's fastest growing oil consumer's demand.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Ford-Mazda split spins new partnerships
One joint venture ends but another begins for Sino-US carmakers
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Ford, Japan, Mazda, OEM Equipment
BMW hits 1m sales as others boom in China
German automakers' sales reach new milestone with forecasts for similar figures over the next three years.
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, Corporate News, Europe, OEM and automotive
New LPG tax rules worrying
China's new tax regulations could threaten the domestic LPG market.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Robot workers take over as labour costs rise
Robots forecast to become the core manufacturing resource in China's automotive industry.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, innovation
GM to invest $1bn in China plant
Western car maker looks to South West China for latest production centres
Tags: automotive industry, China, GM, OEM and automotive
Yokohoma China’s top tyre
Yokohama heads satisfaction table of tyre manufacturers despite Japan tensions
Tags: China, innovation, Japan, OEM and automotive
Japanese car sales may be over the worst after sales languish
Japanese car sales are forecast to rally in China as cross-border tensions ease.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts, Toyota
Moving mountains
New development zone requires 700 mountains to be 'flattened'
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View from the Bridge - Bulletin 143, December 2012
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.
Tags: China, ILMA, North America
Nexen deals gets the green light
Canada has give go-ahead tothe CNOOC-Nexen deal, but claims it will be the last foreign energy takeover
Tags: Asia, China, CNOOC, Environment and Regulatory watch, North America, Petronas, shale
View from the Bridge - China November 2012
OATS discusses the potential impact of China's new leadership on the nation and the lubricants industry.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Total sells Nigerian oil stake to Sinopec
French major sells stake in African oilfield to Chinese.
Tags: Africa, China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Europe, Sinopec, Total
China’s new leaders revealed
China appoints its new Chief and Standing Committee.
Tags: China, China and finally
The ultimate finishing school
Revealed: China's most exclusive and expensive business school with an impressive list of alumni
Tags: China, China and finally
Chinese museum to rival MOMA?
New art gallery could rival the best in the world.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe, North America
PetroChina Q3 net profits fall 33%
Company blames domestic tariffs and gas import losses
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, PetroChina
China to become main buyer of Iraqi oil by 2030
China looks to Middle East nation to boost energy imports
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, Middle East, Russia
Jaguar Land Rover Chery JV receives NDRC approval
Major Sino-European automotive venture is given government approval
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, test
Chinese companies push EVs, but is the market ready?
China's desire to encourage the use of Electric Vehicles may be too early for an unwilling market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, OEM and automotive, OEM Equipment
Construction stops at Zhenhai plant
People power halts Sinopec plans for new chemical facility
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Sinopec
China and Sudan agree to increase oil production
Co-operation agreement will help energy output and boost national income.
Tags: Africa, China, China lubes news
China's light vehicle sales pick up in Ocotber
Increased sales leave overseas competitors in the wake of domestic producers.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Nissan, OEM and automotive, Toyota
Tough times ahead for Chinese automakers
Nation's car manufacturers face internal and overseas challenges.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Toyota, Volkswagen
CNPC begins oil production in Afghanistan
Chinese oil major starts drilling in troubled nation's northern provinces.
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, CNPC, PetroChina
BG Group sells $2bn LNG stake to CNOOC
Major Australian sell-off by UK-based energy group to Chinese state-owned producer.
Tags: Australia, China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Chery and Guangzhou Auto form partnership
Automakers form strategic alliance in Chinese industry first
Tags: automotive industry, Chevrolet, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
China oil and gas production to rise significantly
Thew latest forecasts show China's oil and gas output will continue to rise exponentially until 2013
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Sino-Kazakh pipeline could be at capacity within 2 years
Forecasts show new pipeline could be operating at full speed by 2014
Tags: China, Eastern Europe, Forecasts, Lubes news
Afghanistan shortlist
Middle East bidders on shortlist for new Afghanistan exploration project
Tags: Asia, China, CNPC, ExxonMobil, Lubes news, Middle East
Group II alternatives filling Group 1 gap - Kline
The latest Kline report shows base oil producers are finding new options from Group II stock to fill the declining Group I gap
Tags: China, innovation, Kline, Lubes tech, North America, Shell
Climate change? Blame it on the Romans!
Man-made climate change may have started in Roman times according to a new study.
Tags: And finally, China, CO2 emissions, Europe
View from the Bridge - China October 2012
Up or down? OATS' Chairman Sebastian Crawshaw examines the mixed messages emerging from China's economic numbers and their analysts.
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VW may build another plant in China,
VW is planning a possible 14th car plant in China
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
Sino-Israeli start-up aims at China market
New car brand looks aims at already crowded auto market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Middle East, OEM and automotive
China shores up oil loans in South America
Latin America increases cash-for-oil trade with China's Development Bank.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, S America
Sinopec flexes its energy muscle
Sinopec moves into coal and gas
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Sinopec
Saab to build electric cars in 2014
Saab brand re-vitalised with new electric vehicle production.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, innovation, OEM and automotive, S America
Chinese carmakers cutting corners to success
Chinese manufacturer's cut the frills to deliver 'good-enough' products
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation
China strengthens recall system
New regulations to curb sale of defective vehicles
Tags: automotive industry, Chevrolet, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Mitsubishi and Guangzhou Auto form JV
SUV joint venture announced despite tensions over Japanese producers
Tags: Asia, China, Holly, Japan, Nissan, OEM and automotive, Toyota
Chinese firm takes record stake in German truck maker
Shandong subsidiary takes on forklift maker.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Europe, OEM and automotive
CNPC starts work on $19.9bn gas pipeline
West East pipeline adds to China's Asian gas imports
Tags: Asia, China, CNPC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
China report shows boost for lubes industry
A new lubes report for China to 2015 shows positive news for the nation's lubes industry.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CNOOC, CNPC, Forecasts, Helix, Lubes news, Lubricants, Shell, Sinopec
1,000 empty supermarkets
Virtual shopping is new craze as supermarkets try to catch up with online trend
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Billionaire gives back to the community
Philanthropist replaces cars for owners after anti-Japan protests
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally
CNOOC breaks ground on Yantai storage hub
CNOOC rivals Sinopec as it builds new storage facility
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Competitor sales rise as Japanese auto sales plummet in China
Demonstrations and national tension has caused problems for Japanese car makers in China as their competitors take advantage.
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, Japan, Nissan, OEM and automotive, Toyota
China delivers first supertanker to Iran
First of twelve VLCCs arrives in Middle East.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Middle East
Nexen bid clears hurdle
CNOOC's bid for Canada's Nexen has cleared a major legal hurdle on the way to completion.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Environment, regulatory and standards, North America, shale
Niger fuel prices to be cut
African state will see significant price drop as China reduces loan rate.
Tags: Africa, China, Environment and Regulatory watch
View from the Bridge - China October 2012
China's oil majors face profits squeeze and increasing competition at home while looking to develop expansion abroad.
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China's auto stockpiles fall
Summer production slow-down reduces dealer glut.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
China may spend $373bn for energy savings
China is planning to reduce emissions with a massive spend on conservation projects.
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
NDRC approves Ford-Mazda split
Joint venture between US and Japanese car makers is positive for Ford.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, Mazda, OEM and automotive
Next stop, Rio!
A round the world rickshaw rider is taking on an Olympic-sized challenge.
Tags: And finally, Brazil, China, China and finally, Europe
High on the HOG?
Some of the world's wealthiest motorcyclists have formed a coffee club. Hardly Hell's Angels, then?
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Troubled waters?
The mighty Yangtze River has turned a worrying colour for no obvious reason.
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Ford to launch Lincoln in China
Ford is set to sell its luxury brand in China within two years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Ford, Forecasts, innovation
Geely eyes export markets, introduces new models
Carmaker Geely is looking to capitalise on First Half export sales growth.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts, innovation
Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum considers IPO
Shale oil and gas producer reveals ambitious plans for the future.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Environment, regulatory and standards, shale
US files trade complaint against Chinese auto parts exports
President Obama takes a hardline stance on alleged Chinese car part subsidies.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, N America, Obama
Mixed messages from China's energy industry
Shell sees mixed messages in China's official fuel and lubes growth figures against its own receding sales numbers.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, Shell
Japanese automakers suffer in China
Anti-Japanese protests damage production at major car plants across China.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Japan, Mazda, Nissan, OEM and automotive, Toyota
Chery recalls asbestos cars in six countries
Car maker is forced to recal thousands of vehicles in South America, Asia and Australia.
Tags: Asia, Australia, automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, S America
Shenhua's coal-to-liquid oil products hit the market
Chinese company to start business from its megaton energy facility as it eyes Mongolian expansion
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
Sinochem wins government approval for $4.6bn refinery
Authorities give go-ahead for large refinery in Quanzhou
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Middle East, OPEC
GS Caltex establishes Chinese unit
Korean company to expand China presence
Tags: Asia, Chevron, China, China lubes news, Lubes news
CNOOC puts 26 offshore blocks up for tender
State-owned oil giant is looking to international bidders for exploration blocks
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Heavy losses push Chinese refiners overseas
Sinopec and PetroChina look for overseas acquisition to offset losses
Tags: China, CNOOC, Corporate News, Forecasts, PetroChina, Sinopec
Sinopec tops China's enterprise list for the 8th year
Sinopec is China's highest earning business again in 2011 with $402bn revenues
Tags: China, Corporate News, Forecasts, Sinopec
Easy loans to spur vehicle sales
China's car sales may receive a boost as many younger buyers turn to loans and credit financing
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
View from the Bridge - China September 2012
The Olympics, overseas investment and a potential domestic crisis are the key points of this month's article.
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BMW to unveil new car brand
A Chinese-specific brand is set for launch by German automaker, BMW
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, Europe, innovation, OEM and automotive
BYD batteries not to blame for EV fatalities
Taxi crash deaths not caused by battery fire, says investigators.
Tags: China, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, OEM and automotive
IKEA's big Chinese slumber party
China's urban population goes shopping...and then goes to IKEA for rest and recouperation!
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China's Olympic gold rush
An abundant crop of medals as China's athletes triumph at the 2012 Olympics
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Shell to invest $1bn in China shale
Shell looks to exploit nation's massive shale gas resources
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, CNPC, Lubes news, shale, Shell
Rooftop gardens flourish in Hong Kong
With space at a premium, horticulture in China is looking up.
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Sinopec considers clean energy project in Texas
China oil major looks to $1bn clean energy investment
Tags: carbon capture, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, North America, Sinopec
China to survey the Moon's surface
Plans announced for country's first moon probe
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China's H1 crude growth far outpaced by natural gas fields
Gas production up as China's oil fields fail to deliver.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, CNPC, Lubes news, Sinopec
CNOOC profits crash despite new oil finds
Chinese oil major suffers the after-effects of last year's oil spill despite recent positive exploration news.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Corporate News
Typhoon causes minor oil spill
China's 13th storm causes ship spill.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, marine
Boeing to refine Chinese “gutter oil” into biofuel
Aircraft maker innovates with China's used cooking oil.
Tags: Aviation, bio fuels, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation
Exxon increases marine supply as CAO shelves avgas plans
ExxonMobil is set to expand its marine supply operations in Shanghai, while CAO has shelved plans to build avgas storage in Malaysia.
Tags: Aviation, China, China lubes news, ExxonMobil, Lubes news, marine
China Base Oil Summit to be held September
Country's largest annual oil and lubes conference to be hosted by Chengdu
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Shell starts work on $100m lubes plant in Tianjin
New plant will strengthen operational activities in China.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Shell
China's oil demand drops for the first time in three years
Sharp drop in oil demand reflects slowdown in Chinese economy.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Wanxiang's US battery investment raises IP issues
China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.
Tags: China, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, North America
CNPC and CNOOC strengthen foreign ties
China majors increase investment in drilling rights overseas.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, CNPC, Lubes news, Shell
China forecasts auto growth, but stockpiles continue to rise
The Second Half of 2012 is set for growth in China's auto market, but dealer inventories continue to expand.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
CNOOC bid for Nexen lights political fire
CNOOC announced a massive bid for Canada's Nexen, which has led to a political backlash across North America
Tags: China, CNOOC, Corporate News, North America, shale
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 139 (Aug 2012)
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.
Tags: China, Europe, North America, View from the Bridge
Automotive lube quality in China
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.
Tags: automotive industry, China, white papers
View from the Bridge - China August 2012
Floods and the five-year plan; EV sales and China's stockpiling strategy
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Singapore and China exempt from Iran sanctions
US sanctions do not apply after significant reduction in oil purchases
Tags: Asia, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Middle East
Suncor seeks Chinese investors for oil sands projects
Canadian firm courting Chinese suitors to ease cost pressure
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, North America, shale
Iconic car marques see sales boom in H1
Luxury car sales boost JLR's first half figures to add to good news over production.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, OEM and automotive
Base oil quality improves at Sinopec
Group II and III output boosted to meet demand for higher quality lubes.
Tags: base oil, China, China lubes news, Sinopec
CNPC in talks to with Ecuador over $12.5bn refinery
China oil major looks to take on Pacifico operation.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news, S America
China's luxury spending slows
The big-spending, high-roller luxury boom is feeling the effect of government cutbacks.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China releases latest 5-year plan
New strategy outlined to protect energy and environment for world's fastest growing energy consumer.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts
CNOOC seeks foreign firms for offshore projects
China oil giant is on the hunt for JVs to operate South China Sea oilfield blocks.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CNOOC, Lubes news
CNPC gains approval for LNG storage facility in Hainan
China oil major set to develop major island shipping and storage operation
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news
Chinese carmakers step up efforts overseas
Geely and Chery boost overseas output in developing countries.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
CNPC oil equity output booms in H1
PetroChina's parent company reports healthy growth in overseas output.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Corporate News, Middle East, PetroChina
China invests $20bn in Iraqi oilfields
China's oil majors have committed to a significant drilling programme in two northern Iraqi oilfields.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news, Middle East, Sinopec
Sinochem plans to expand reserve storage after delays
After overcoming serious delays, Sinochem is set to boost China's petroluem reserve storage
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts
Schlumberger acquires minority stake in Antonoil
Energy service provider buys into oilfield services company to strengthen China links
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News
China's automakers face serious consolidation
More than half of China's car brands may disappear within five years according to analysts
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
iScream, uScream, we all scream for... iPhone?
I-phone ice-cream is the latest craze in China. But is it apple flavoured?
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Fiat JV relaunches auto output in China
Third time lucky hope for Fiat production in the world's largest auto market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Fiat, OEM and automotive
China space mission a success
China's first female astronaut makes successful space flight
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China sets target of 5m green vehicles on the road by 2020
Ambitious plans for EVs set by national government.
Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Guangzhou now 4th Chinese city to cap car sales
Further pollution regulations as South China city clamps down on vehicles
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
US files against China auto tariffs as ACEA concerned about S Korea
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.
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, China, Europe
Grease output hits record levels
Global grease production was at record levels with China leading the way according to the NLGI.
Tags: China, Europe, grease, North America
Great Wall commits an extra 5 billion yuan to R&D
Chinese automaker pushes for greater product innovation
Tags: automotive industry, China, Great Wall, innovation, OEM and automotive
Vew from the Bridge - China July 2012
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.
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Beauty and the Beemer
Chinese become hopelessly romantic over luxury cars.
Tags: automotive industry, BMW, China, China and finally, Europe
The Great Wall gets greater
The Great Wall of China is longer than first believed.
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China slows overseas energy acquisitions
Chinese majors are reining back on their unconventional oil and gas acquisitions overseas.
Tags: Asia, China, CNOOC, Forecasts, North America, PetroChina, Sinopec
Swedish carmaker Saab may rise from the ashes
Saab may yet survive with Chinese help, but as an EV manufacturer.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Europe, GM, OEM and automotive
China looks to sell crude futures by year end
National commodity derivatives including oil set to go on sale to foreign investors.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, oil prices
SAIC board approve sale of 1% JV stake to GM
Shanghai Automotive has approved a deal that will strengthen GM's strategic position.
Tags: automotive industry, China, GM, North America, OEM and automotive
China loans for Kazakh refinery as CNPC starts plant in Iraq
Kazakh government and oil industry is set to benefit from new deal with China, while CNPC begins operations in Iraq.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Middle East, Russia
CNPC shows interest in Norwegian oil
China oil giant may collaborate with Norway's state-owned producer.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Europe, Lubes news, Statoil
Shell JV builds storage facility in Tianjin
Shell to build new storage to supply regional service stations.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Shell
No more “blue sky days”
Beijing puts and end to 'blue sky' measure of air quality
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Shanghai license plate auction hits record high
Private car demand and emissions regs clash in auction for new licence plates.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
CNOOC starts building $1.6bn crude facility
Taizhou refinery is underway for completion in two years.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Infiniti looks to China
Nissan moves its luxury brand HQ in Hong Kong
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts, Nissan
China dithers on new scrappage incentives
China may - or may not - re-introduces scrappage scheme to help overcome sales slump.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Venezuela signs off China $8bn oil-for-loans deal
Venezuela makes China its largest creditor in an oil for cash deal.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, S America
Foreign carmakers fuel Chinese auto stockpile
Auto manufacturing expansion continues as China sales slow
Tags: BMW, China, GM, innovation, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
Chery requests approval for Jaguar Land Rover JV
Chinese automaker seeks permission to seal JV agreement and make initial investment in a new production plant.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Supertankers face delays as China fills oil reserves
A shipping jam is underway Chinese ports as imports arrive to replace the Iranian oil gap.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Middle East
Energy caps by 2015
China's government is determined to cap energy consumption within three years.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts
Implied oil demand in China drops
April's oil demand figures show first annual decline in three years for the world's second largest oil consumer.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
PetroChina in talks to buy Aruba refinery
China oil giant to purchase ailing 235,000b/d plant from Valero Energy
Tags: China, China lubes news, PetroChina, S America
China and Colombia to strike oil deal
Sinochem and Ecopetrol to develop a pipeline to feed Columbian oil to China.
Tags: China, China lubes news, S America, Sinopec
View from the Bridge - China June 2012
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.
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Foreign carmakers must invest in R&D, say execs
Overseas automakers must continue to innovate if they are going to stay ahead in the Chinese market
Tags: automotive industry, China, innovation, OEM and automotive
Pipeline delays won’t deter Chinese investors
China continues to pour money into Canada despite oil pipeline delay.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, North America
Strict emissions standards increase palladium consumption
Stricter emissions regs in China's auto industry is driving up the cost of Palladium.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
A storm in a teacup
Tea prices could cause an economic 'bubble' for China's favourite drink
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$1 trillion petro-dollar windfall could help China rebalance
Money from oil price fluctuations amongst OECD nations could work in China's favour to boost the country's economy.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Chinese carmakers plan major increases
Chinese automakers are aiming for increased profitability in 2012 despite a poor 2011.
Tags: Africa, automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts, Great Wall
Ferrari spins out on Great Wall, Netizens furious
A Chinese publicity stunt by the Italian car maker hits a wall of internet censure.
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally, Ferrari
Audi looking for 1.5m unit target as BMW plays catchup
Audi is looking to the China market to boost sales beyond 1.5m as BMW opens new dealerships to play catch-up.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Sinopec gains approval for Galp deal
Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit.
Tags: Brazil, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Titanic: take two
The fated ocean liner, Titanic, is set for a re-build - only with added safety features.
Tags: And finally, Australia, China, China and finally, marine
Lubes boom in China continues
Analysts see lubes and grease demand continuing to grow over next five years.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
Porsche opens dealership in Inner Mongolia as A-M expands
More luxury car dealerships are springing up across China as Porsche and Aston Martin announce new locations
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, Porsche
Lubrizol aims at upgrades with capex
Lubrizol is aiming at significant expansion through increased capital expenditure in 2012 and 2013.
Tags: additives, China, Corporate News, Europe, Lubrizol, North America
Joint ventures make progress in China
Geely and Guangzhou look to JVs to boost business.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, Volvo
SAIC profits jump 67% and forecasts strong 2012
Chinese automaker SAIC sees 67% profit leap helped by VW joint venture and forecasts a good year to come.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts, Volkswagen
3G phone: 3K Bill
As the popularity of i-Phones rises across China's cities, so does the possibility of a major billing error.
Tags: China, China and finally
Chinese oil majors' profits up
Mixed results for CNOOC and Sinopec but both on upward path
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Corporate News, Sinopec
View from the Bridge - China May 2012
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.
Tags: China, CNOOC, PetroChina, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
Summary of Diesel Emissions Conference and AdBlue Forum, Asia 2012
A comprehensive summary of the 3-day Diesel Emissions Conference and AdBlue Forum held in Beijing at the end of March 2012.
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment, white papers
Argentina looks to Petrobras after nationalising Repsol-YPF
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
Tags: Brazil, Chevron, China, ConocoPhillips, Environment, regulatory and standards, Repsol, S America, Sinopec, Total
Move along, please!
China's fast food outlets prove not to be so fast as customers loiter.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
A day in the life of the Chinese super-rich
Its' spend, spend, spend as new research shows China's rich keep on getting richer.
Tags: And finally, Aviation, China, China and finally, marine
Ford continues to build in China
New CNY 4.8bn plant planned for Hangzhou along with Chongquing expansion
Tags: automotive industry, China, Ford, Mazda, OEM and automotive
Saudi firm expands presence in China
Petrochemicals giant to build multi-million dollar technology centre.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Middle East, OEM and automotive
China seeks short-term avgas, but biofuel is long term forecast
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.
Tags: Aviation, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts
China opens up to foreign car insurers
Foreign auto insurers are rushing to capitalise on China's relaxation of regulations.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe, North America
Ethanol plant gets go-ahead
Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant
Tags: additives, bio fuels, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
BYD and Pang Da profits plunge
Chinese car makers see profits nosedive after sales drop and Saab fallout takes its toll.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Geely to focus on exports
Chinese automaker aiming to be the nation's largest vehicle exporter
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Europe, OEM and automotive
Ghana signs $1bn Chinese loan
Ghana will use Chinese finance to develop a major natural gas project.
Tags: Africa, China, China lubes news, Lubes news
Sinopec places bid for China Gas
Sinopec is looking to acquire national gas provider, China Gas
Tags: China, China lubes news, Sinopec
Iranian exports to China squeezed
Iranian oil exports squeezed by lack of Chinese processing and shipping insurance.
Tags: China, China lubes news, marine, Middle East, Sinopec
PetroChina, Shell and Hess to explore for shale
Xinjiang region targeted for shale oil project
Tags: China, CNPC, Forecasts, PetroChina, Shell
ConocoPhilips increases compensation as CNOOC announces Bohai find
ConocoPhilips and CNOOC have reached agreement with fishermen for spill compensation as CNOOC announces a new Bohai oil find
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment, regulatory and standards
Superlubricity moves up a scale to help reduce friction
Superlubricity has moved up from Nano to Micro levels, which could have significant benefits for industrial lubes.
Tags: Australia, China, China lubes news, innovation
Exxon loses top spot to PetroChina
Exxon has been overtaken as the world's largest publicly traded oil producer by Chinese rival
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, ExxonMobil, North America, PetroChina
China installs emergency oil tanks to hedge price volatility forecasts
China is building a second phase of emergency oil storage as forecasts of oil price volatility and continued high demand persist.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Jaguar Land Rover invests heavily in Chery JV
Iconic British brands to invest on hopes of government approval of joint deal.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, India, OEM and automotive
Global automakers hopeful for Chinese JVs
Fiat-Chrysler and Volvo seek Chinese partners despite policy limitations
Tags: automotive industry, China, Chrysler, Corporate News, Fiat, OEM and automotive, Volvo
Shanxi goes green
China's coal capital turns to alternative, green industries in an effort reduce dependency on single income source.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
China found more oil and gas in 2011
China's annual oil and gas discoveries close to 70 year record high.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
Golden era for Chinese village
Dividends for villagers are literally worth their weight in gold.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China against Chinglish
Restaurants receive official translations for menus.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
A brew that’s hard to bear
Organic panda dung tea is all the rage - at a price!
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Chinese automakers perform poorly in 2011
Profit slumps blamed on weak domestic demand and market saturation
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Asia to drive oil growth in 2012, says IEA
French analysts see drive for oil demand coming from the East
Tags: Asia, China, Europe, Forecasts, Lubes news
China fuel prices rise for the second time in two months
Rise in crude costs forces government action to hike prices for gasoline and diesel.
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, PetroChina, Sinopec
China halts Airbus orders
New EU emissions regulations could put major purchase deal on ice.
Tags: Aviation, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe
Libya increases exports to China
Sinopec and PetroChina to buy increased Libyan crude output
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Middle East, PetroChina, Sinopec
Morgan Stanley buys $300m stake in Tianhe Chemicals
Private equity giant buys stake in Chinese lubes additive manufacturer.
Tags: additives, Asia, China, China lubes news, Corporate News
Sinopec to acquire parent group's assets
Sinopec is set to buy upstream and gas assets from China Petrochemical Corporation.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Sinopec
VW China may recall faulty gearboxes
VW may be forced to recall vehicles fitted with its DSG gearbox following public pressure
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
View from the Bridge - China April 2012
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.
Tags: China, GDP, Sinopec, View from the Bridge
Chinese car sales may fall short in 2012
Growth predictions may prove optimistic for foreign and domestic car makers this year.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
BRICs & US oil consumption to top nearly $2,000bn and US synthetics to grow
Two new reports show significant growth in global oil consumption and specific US demand for synthetic lubes and functional fluids.
Tags: base oil, Brazil, China, India, Lubes news, Lubricants, North America, Russia
Busy time for BP as numbers show strength
BP delivered a strong finish to 2011 and is set to sell Global LPG bottling assets and US natural gas processing operations in Kansas.
Tags: Africa, Asia, BP, China, Corporate News, Europe, North America
Japanese globetrotter recovers stolen bike
A Japanese traveller on a round-the-world trip wins the sympathy of social media users to recover his bike.
Tags: And finally, Asia, China, China and finally, Japan
China rejects EU emissions programme
China bans airlines from entering EU's green levy on long-haul flights
Tags: Aviation, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe
China's third-largest oil base becomes operational
Sinopec has begun operations at one of China's largest oil reserve bases in Hebei Province.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Sinopec
Sinopec plans massive refinery expansions
China oil major set to boost production and capacity to take on PetroChina
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, PetroChina, Sinopec
Volvo and Geely to establish joint venture
Volvo to increase vehicle production through new joint enterprise
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, Volvo
Audi and Great Wall set sights high for 2012 sales
Two major suppliers to the Chinese vehicle market have set ambitious targets for the year.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Europe, Forecasts, Great Wall
China builds world's largest battery
China has a created a battery the size of a soccer pitch.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Kuwait and Total reach deal for China refinery
Multi-billion-dollar deal paves the way for new Guangdong province refinery
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Middle East, Q8, Total
Ford builds third China plant
US car giant set to increase Chinese production by a third.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, OEM and automotive
Great Wall and Total sign co-op agreement
French lube producer signs a co-operation deal with China's largest SUV manufacturer.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Europe, Great Wall, motorsport, Total
View from the Bridge - China March 2012
The ICIS Base Oils Conference provided excellent insights into changes in the global and Chinese lubes industry, particularly new trends in lubes market evolution
China to promote EV sales
Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio
Tags: automotive industry, China, electric vehicles, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
CNOOC aims to triple output by 2030
China's largest oil producer looking for a massive acceleration in output.
Tags: China, CNOOC, Corporate News, Forecasts
Chef in 1.2m yuan Rolls Royce fender bender
Minor accident could cost impoverished chef a lifetime's wages.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Renault and GM to step up production in central China
Two auto majors to use joint venture to expand Chinese-based manufacturing operations
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, GM, OEM and automotive, Renault
BP gets go-ahead for deepwater gas exploration
BP and CNOOC are set to collaborate on South China sea drilling.
Tags: BP, China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Ten manufacturers to make 90% of China's vehicles
Only ten automakers are forecast to produce almost the entire output of China's vehicle production by 2015
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts
China vehicle recall rules to become more stringent
New regulations make make recalls and suspension more common for vehicles in China
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
CNOOC sales growth slows
Slow revenue growth report for 2011 by China's oil major
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Corporate News
January vehicle sales drop in China
A slowing economy and New Year celebrations have slowed the auto market in China.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
China Auto Rental seeks US IPO
China's largest car rental company turns to North America to raise capital.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, North America, OEM and automotive
ConocoPhillips to pay for spill
CNOC has agreed significant compensation payments for last year's Bohai oil spill
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
View from the Bridge - China Feb 2012
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
Tags: China, Russia, View from the Bridge
Iran sanctions may not affect China oil demand
Tough EU oil sanctions on Iran may cause price squeeze and complications with China
Tags: China, Forecasts, Middle East
A nation on the move
China's entire population moves twice to stay at home.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China to limit foreign investment in auto sector
Overseas car makers are set to have their ambitions trimmed when it comes to investing in China's auto industry.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, GM, OEM and automotive, Toyota, Volkswagen
Road pollution takes its toll
Pollution on China's roads is increasing the death rates.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Zhenhai closed for maintenance
Sinopec closes largest refinery for repairs with significant loss of output.
Tags: base oil, China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Sinopec
Automakers to increase 2012 sales
Domestic and overseas car makers aim to defy slowing China market in 2012
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Sinopec close to Middle East deals
China Petrochemical is set to clinch two major refinery deals in the Middle East.
Tags: Aramco, China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Sinopec
CNOOC starts shale gas exploration
China's leading offshore producer begins its first domestic drilling project.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
China oil demand forecasts for 2012 lowered
IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.
Tags: BP, China, Forecasts, Lubes news
CNPC aims at further records after declaring overseas milestone
China's largest energy firm announces record output levels, with more to come over the next four years.
Tags: Africa, China, CNPC, Forecasts, Lubes news, Middle East
Afton opens new research lab
Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.
Tags: additives, Afton Chemical, Asia, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation
Aston Martin opens showroom in Shanghai
Luxury British automaker is latest to try tapping China's new wealth.
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally
Zhejiang to benefit from massive investment
Zhejiang Province is set to benefit from massive domestic investment from China's major oil producers.
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubes news, PetroChina, Sinopec
Sinopec delivers first Middle-Eastern fuel cargo
BP joint venture gives China supplier its first bunker fuel sale.
Tags: BP, China, China lubes news, marine, Middle East, Sinopec
Sino-Afghan oil deal signed
CNPC and Afghanistan ink a long-term exploration deal in the Amu Darya Basin.
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news
Exports increase for Chery
China car maker reports significant annual export increase.
Tags: China, innovation, OEM and automotive
Sinopec to double overseas output
China's Oil supplier to reach 1m barrels by 2015.
Tags: China, CNPC, Forecasts, Lubes news, Sinopec
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 132 (Jan 2012)
2011 proved an 'interesting' year. What will 2012 hold? The initial global signs are generally positive.
Tags: China, Europe, GDP, North America, View from the Bridge
Canada's Daylight sale completed
Daylight Energy's sale to Sinopec was sealed at the end of 2011.
Tags: China, CNOOC, Corporate News, N America, Sinopec
China demand to peak around 2030 says ExxonMobil
A new global report from ExxonMobil forecasts China's oil demand to peak in 2030, but Asia will still drive growth.
Tags: Asia, China, ExxonMobil, Forecasts, Lubes news
View from the Bridge - China (Jan 2012)
China's economic growth is a concern for the global economy, but lubricants could benefit from the Chinese drive for better emissions standards.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
Chinese and British take a dip for the New Year
Swimmers across two continents brave freezing water for a holiday dip.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe
China growth to slow says economists
A new banking report puts forecasts China's growth below 8%.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Forecasts
World's second tallest building underway in Shanghai
China is building another massive landmark to rival Dubai's tallest.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Middle East
China to lead the life of luxury
China is expected to become the world’s top buyer of luxury goods by 2015.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Shell and Tsinghua University research
Shell Lubricants has joined Tsinghua University for new friction and surface research
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation, Lubricants, Shell
CNOOC starts Cambodia drilling
CNOOC announces start of first oil and gas drilling in Cambodia.
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
Daimler seeks Chinese suitor
Car maker Daimler is looking for a Chinese investor to boost market share in domestic sales.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Daimler, Europe, OEM and automotive
CNOOC finishes year with another leak
A subsea pipeline leak ends CNOOC's year on a down beat.
Tags: China, CNOOC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
China imposes US car duty
China is to impose anti-dumping tax on US-made vehicles.
Tags: automotive industry, China, N America, Obama, OEM and automotive
Beijing adopts tougher emissions standards
China's capital aims for highest vehicle emissions standards in 2012
Tags: China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Terminal boosts in Oman and Asia
Two new agreements are set to boost lube storage operations in Oman and China
Tags: Asia, China, Lubes news, Lubricants, Middle East
Saab finally goes under
Swedish car brand finally declared bankrupt despite last-ditch efforts to save it.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, GM, OEM and automotive, Scandinavia
China to fund Costa Rican refinery modifications
China finances Latin American revamp of major refinery
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, S America
South America takes increasing loans from China
Oil guarantees will repay billion dollar loans to two Latin American countries.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, S America
Senior managers for face charges over oil spill
Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill
Tags: China, CNPC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
China to match U.S. oil demand by 2040
China's thirst for oil is set to match the US according to a new report.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, North America
Chinese deepen oil ties with Kuwait
New plant and increased exports in Kuwait but Libyan investments may stall.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, Middle East, Sinopec
CNOOC to increase LNG and oil sands production
OPTI Canada sale completes as CNOOC builds LNG plant
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Lubes news
VW to build two more plants in China
VW takes total Chinese assembly plants to 13 by 2013.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Jordan forges ahead with massive shale power plants
Jordan deals with China and Estonia to develop world's largest shale oil power plants.
Tags: China, Eurasia, Middle East
View from the Bridge - China (Dec 2011)
China's plummeting PMI and the knock-on effects of Europe's economic woes mean a long haul for manufacturers and the energy sector.
Tags: China, Europe, View from the Bridge
Bodyguards all the rage in China
Success of China's female entrepreneurs has led to a new business in protection
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
BYD faces even more job cuts
Car and battery maker suffers as debts mount
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
China completes first space dock
Success for Chinese space technology with first unmanned space docking.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
World Bank predicts severe oil crunch by 2015
World Bank consultant claims oil could exceed $150 within five years.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, Middle East
Lubrication of a different kind
China's wine market is cheery and foreign producers look to cash in.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally, Europe
Chinese vehicle exports to Russia increase
Russian sales help boost flagging Chinese automakers
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
China catches iPhone fever
Chinese fans queue for new Apple phone as apps market booms.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China oil firms to set fuel prices
National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Chemical giant seeks billion dollar Shanghai IPO
Sinochem is turning to the Shanghai market to raise massive fund injection.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Environment, regulatory and standards
Shell sells Cameroon blocks
Shell has disposed of its share in Petcen to Sinopec.
Tags: Africa, China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Shell, Sinopec
Brazilian Oil assets sold for $3.5bn
Sinopec buys stake in Brazilian deep sea oil blocks.
Tags: Brazil, China, China lubes news, Corporate News, S America, Sinopec
Canada could turn to China as US delays pipeline decision
Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, North America, Obama
China drives jet fuel development programmes
Scientists work on high performance fighter jet lubes and commercial biofuel testing.
Tags: Aviation, bio fuels, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation, North America, PetroChina
Oxea to build its first plant in China
Chemical specialist to produce oxo derivatives from South China factory.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Europe
Bohai oil spill caused by negligence
Latest report claims South China Sea leak was due to inadequate operating procedures.
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment, regulatory and standards
Jianghua to Double Brazil Sales by 2015
Automaker to push for Brazilian market as domestic sales drop.
Tags: automotive industry, Brazil, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
Overseas car makers' sales blossom in China
Audi and Toyota have both announced strong sales so far in 011.
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, China, Europe, OEM and automotive, Toyota
Kia to build its third plant in China as Foton heads for India
South Korean carmaker to establish new factory in Jiangsu as truck manufacturer heads for India
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, India, OEM and automotive
Total Invests 30m Euros in Chinese Plant
French oil major to build new Tianjin plant.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Total
Chinese oil giants ramp up diesel supply
Oil majors increase diesel supply to ease shortages at government's request.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC, Sinopec
Chinese cars decline in quality
JD Power reports increasing ownership problems despite improvements over previous years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, innovation, OEM and automotive
GM puts Saab on the brink
Chinese government's deal approval seemed like salvation for Swedish car maker, but GM proves otherwise.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, Scandinavia
View from the Bridge - China (Nov 2011)
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.
Tags: automotive industry, China, GM, Toyota, View from the Bridge, Volkswagen
Government gets tough on auto subsidies
The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, Environment, regulatory and standards
China's playboy super-car club thrives
China's young super-rich put most World Saloon Car grids to shame.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China uses shale gas forecasts to promote corporate involvement
China is using forecasts of its massive shale gas reserves to attract domestic investment
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts
CNPC forecasts overseas growth
CNPC is looking to foreign resources to secure China's oil futures.
Tags: Australia, China, CNPC, Corporate News, Forecasts, N America, PetroChina
Capsules and Mansions
Accommodation comes at a price in Beijing, but size isn't everything.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
China pressures foreign brands for EV technology
China is pushing major auto manufacturers to help provide technology for electric vehicles.
Tags: automotive industry, China, innovation, OEM and automotive
CNPC signs oil deal in Afghanistan
CNPC ignores tough political environment to broker major export contract
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news
Mixed profits for China automakers
A mixed third quarter for two of China's largest car makers.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Great Wall, OEM and automotive
Wet end for luxury boat
The launch of a luxury passenger boat ends in an unexpectedly wet result in Lanzhou.
Tags: China, China and finally, marine
Another spill in Bohai Bay
CNOOC reports a new oil spill in the waters of Bohai Bay.
Tags: China, CNOOC, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
China Vehicle Sales Up in September
Pace accelerates on Chinese vehicle sales despite government restrictions.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Ford, General Motors, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
Daimler Foton deal gains NDRC approval
Joint venture signed for heavy truck production.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Daimler, OEM and automotive
BP CNOOC Argentine deal at risk of collapse
CNOOC's purchase of Pan American Energy may fold for political reasons.
Tags: BP, China, China lubes news, CNOOC, S America
China Cuts Fuel Price to Tackle Inflation
China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, PetroChina, Sinopec
Sinopec to buy Canada's Daylight Energy
China oil major to take on Canadian oil and gas provider.
Tags: China, China lubes news, North America, Sinopec
OPEC cuts global oil demand forecasts
OPEC has reduced its demand forecasts for the rest of 2011 and 2012 as global economy weakens.
Tags: Africa, Brazil, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Middle East, N America, OPEC, S America
China oil demand to rise further in 2012
China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, OPEC
Hauxin builds new oil storage
Hauxin China is set to build a new oil storage facility in the South East
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news
China oil demand slumps
Chinese demand for crude and finished products at 10-month low.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, PetroChina
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 129 (Oct 2011)
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?
Tags: China, Europe, Lubricants, North America, View from the Bridge
Belarus to develop Venezuela fields
Belarus is extending its activities in Venezuelan exploration
Tags: China, Eurasia, S America
Pollution closes battery plant
A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
View from the Bridge - China (Oct 2011)
Europe's financial woes have an impact on China and the country struggles to balance pollution measures against a booming car population.
Tags: China, View from the Bridge
12 Pandas Born in Chengdu
A large, rare, litter of pandas have been born in a Chinese research centre.
Tags: China, China and finally
China and Kuwait Plan a $9bn Collaboration
A new multi-billion dollar refining operation has received Chinese government go-ahead
Tags: China, China lubes news, Middle East, Sinopec
Chinese Oil Majors Report Mixed Success in Q1 & Q2
A mixed half for CNOOC, Sinopec and PetroChina
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, PetroChina, Sinopec
China oil consumption to rise dramatically by 2020
A new report forecasts a significant rise in China's oil consumption over the next 10 years.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, Lubricants
CNPC forms JV in Shandong
Oil giant to create JVs with local Shandong refineries
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNPC
Report reinforces lubes and wear link
A new report reinforces the link between high-grade lubes and vehicle engine wear
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards
Lifan to Set Up $5.4m Export Centre
Lifan Automobile to build a new components export centre.
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive
Chinese Oil Majors to Cut Q3 Exports
China's main oil producers have cut short-term exports to avoid domestic shortage
Tags: China, China lubes news, PetroChina, Sinopec
The Great License Plate Lottery
Beijing car owners face a lottery to register new vehicles.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China and finally
Nissan aims at China luxury market
Nissan is aiming to take on European manufacturers in China's luxury car market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Nissan, OEM and automotive
Regulators blame Toyota for defective parts
China's regulators have blamed TMC for defective Corolla parts
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive, Toyota
Western car giants step up China investment
VW and Daimler are set to invest billions of dollars in China operations.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Daimler, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
Third Asia Pipeline Summit announced
Asia's major oil pipeline conference announces key speakers as the event is held in Beijing for the third consecutive year.
Shell opens China lube centre
Oil major adds to its global technology network with China Service Centre
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubricants, Shell
Chinese car rentals hit top gear
The car rental market is flourishing and set to rise further by 2015 according to latest forecasts
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
China auto exports threaten global automakers
World's major car makers fear China expansion could cause cheap dumping.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Forecasts
China now has 100 million cars
China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards
Oil Tank fire in North East China
Firefighters battle to extinguish diesel oil fire.
Tags: China, China lubes news, PetroChina
BYD Profit Falls 89%
Automaker BYD has suffered a serious drop in year-on-year profits with job loses resulting.
Tags: automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive
Uganda oil production edges closer
A three-way "farm down" deal could bring the start of Ugandan oil production to within a few months
Tags: Africa, China, CNOOC, Lubes news, Total
United set for buying spree
Cash-rich United Energy Group is on the lookout for potential purchases worldwide.
Tags: Asia, BP, China, Corporate News
Saab clings on
Saab continues to fight closure thanks to a further cash injection while UK arm stays 'unaffected'.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Scandinavia
World lube demand to rise through 2015
Demand for lubricants is set to rise steadily through to 2015 according to a new report.
Tags: Africa, Asia, China, Lubes news, Lubricants
Australia's AED in administration
Australia's AED Oil in administration after Puffin Oil field arbitration decision goes against them.
Tags: Asia, Australia, China, Corporate News
Debt repayment is order of the day
Indian buyers freed up to repay Iran debts as Ghana looks to payment in kind to offset China loan.
Tags: Africa, China, Corporate News, India, Middle East
Somaliland and Ethiopia look to China deals
Somaliland and Ethiopia are hoping new oil deals with China will help revitalise their economies.
Tags: Africa, China, China lubes news, Lubes news
View from the Bridge - China (Sept 2011)
China's internal and external investment in the oil and automotive industries continues, despite a changing economic backdrop and safety issues.
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Chinese overseas oil investments unprofitable
New report suggests that China's oil SOEs are making poor overseas investments.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Forecasts
China Oil Spill escalates as ConocoPhillips faces law suits
Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened.
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Chinese automotive growth cycle may restart in 2013
State researchers predict an upswing in China's car sales.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Forecasts
Nissan China announces RMB50 billion expansion plan
Nissan's Chinese division plans to almost double annual sales within the next five years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Nissan, OEM and automotive
This little piggy...
China's rising inflation could be stemmed by increased pork supplies.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Lubrizol Q2 slip but R&D plans go ahead
Lubrizol's Q2 figures take a dip, but there are plans for a major R&D centre in China.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Lubrizol, North America, OEM and automotive
China Auto Sales Show Gradual Increase
China is showing an overall increase in sales, although some sectors are slow.
Tags: automotive industry, China, General Motors, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
OPTI Canada sold to CNOOC
Oil sands developer OPTI Canada is set for sale to CNOOC Luxembourg.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, N America
That's a Wrap for China!
Wrapping fashion catches on with Chinese car owners.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China and finally
New Tax Reforms on China's Oil and Gas
Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Refinery fires in China and Russia
CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.
Tags: China, CNPC, Environment, regulatory and standards, Gazprom, Russia
China to Secure “Oil-for-Exports” Future in South America
China is set to secure Venezuelan crude imports to secure its oil futures.
Tags: China, China lubes news, S America
China Oil Demand Growth Slowest in Two Years
China's oil demand has slowed significantly and may stay below forecast levels.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Guiyang to restrict car sales
Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Bohai Oil Spill Area Still Increasing
North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Bad months for China oil safety
Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.
Tags: China, CNOOC, ConocoPhillips, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Market potential boosts foreign car makers
Automakers from Asia and Europe are spurred on by China's booming car market.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Daimler, Nissan, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
China steps up global oil investment
China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America
Tags: Africa, China, CNPC, Forecasts, Middle East, PetroChina, S America
Lifan to set up auto plant in Brazil
Chongqing Lifan is to set up an auto production plant in Brazil.
Tags: automotive industry, Brazil, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
PetroChina in JV deal for European refining
PetroChina has signed a joint venture agreement for refining operations in Scotland and France.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News, Europe, PetroChina
Transport Ministry clamps down on overloading problem
Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
View from the Bridge - Bulletin 126 (July 2011)
Environmental issues dominate this month's View from the Bridge - from Europe to the US and China, automotive to aviation.
Tags: automotive industry, Aviation, China, Europe, North America, View from the Bridge
Repsol begins lubes production in Malaysia and China
Production at lubes plants now on-stream in Asian countries as part of a deal with UMW
Tags: Asia, China, Lubes news, Lubricants, Repsol
Statoil discovers crude in Brazil
Statoil has made significant oil discoveries around its Peregrino Field in Brazil.
Tags: Brazil, China, Lubes news, Sinopec, Statoil
China celebrates 90th Anniversary of Communist Party
Celebrations across the country as China's modern Communist Party celebrates its 90th Anniversary.
Tags: China, China and finally
China springs Stage 4 emissions date
July 1 has been announced as the mandatory date for all gasoline vehicles to meet China IV emissions standards
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards
PetroChina and Shell sign major refinery deal
CNPC and Shell set to embark on a major refinery in Zhejiang Province
Tags: China, China lubes news, PetroChina, Shell
OEMs tending towards low viscosity fluids
Regulations will force OEMs to keep up with higher performing fluids
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, Lubricants
Encana and PetroChina shale deal fails
A potential joint venture for shale gas exploration has failed to materialise for PetroChina
Tags: China, China lubes news, Lubes news, N America, PetroChina
Four legged friends save energy
A return to real horse-power for a Chinese business man and his secretary.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Biodiesel boost for Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou is planning to boost the use of biodiesel over the next five years using local oil waste.
Tags: China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, waste
Beijing offers scrappage incentives as car sales set to rise
Beijing is set to introduce a vehicle scrappage scheme in an effort to reduce pollution as JD Power predicts boom in China car sales
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards
South Korea pushes for China lubes market
South Korea's lubes makers are targeting new routes into the Chinese lubes market through the automotive industry.
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, China, Lubes news, OEM and automotive
PetroChina takes Q1 hit
PetroChina reports significant losses for the start of 1011 but product sales keep it ahead.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Corporate News
Saab back in business thanks to Pang Da and Youngman
Saab returns to production as normal after two Chinese companies take a stake
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, Scandinavia
Shell withdrawal puts Kashagan on thin ice
Shell pulls out of Kashagan oil project leaving it in doubt.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Eurasia, Lubes news, Shell
Energy talks looking positive for Russia and China
Gas negotiations are set for a positive outcome while oil pipeline prices are agreed.
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, Gazprom, Russia
Volvo sales boosted by China
Volvo's global sales have been boosted by a buoyant Chinese market, along with Ford and Mercedes, but GM dips slightly.
Tags: Chevrolet, China, Corporate News, Ford, GM, OEM and automotive, Volvo
Petsec to sell Chinese interests
Australia's Petsec is set to sell its Chinese assets to invest in US shale oil.
Tags: Australia, China, Corporate News, N America
Ferrari reaches India and space!
Ferrari have a presence in India and the International Space Station.
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, China and finally, Europe, Ferrari, India
China invests in Canadian oil sands
China is a major investor in the Alberta region according to Canadian officials.
Tags: China, China lubes news, North America
CNOOC goes deep and shares exploration
China Offshore builds the country's largest deep rig and sells shares in China Sea and Middle East blocks.
Tags: China, China lubes news, CNOOC, Middle East, Total
Bentley sets China record as Geely and FAW push sales
Bentley has seen record sales in China as local manufacturers push to increase sales
Tags: Australia, automotive industry, China, OEM and automotive
China-Russia venture for oil refinery
Chinese and Russian producers are set to build a multi-billion dollar refinery for 2015.
Tags: car auctions, China, China lubes news, CNPC, Lubes news, Rosneft, Russia
Saab finds another Chinese suitor
A third Chinese company has now stepped forward as a likely saviour of the Saab brand.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Europe, OEM and automotive, Scandinavia
China lubes production continues to grow
Statistics for March 2011 show China's lubes output continuing to grow.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news
Lexus gains GF-5 certification
Lexus Lubrication Oil Ltd has gained API SN/GF-5 accreditation for its motor oil products.
Tags: China, China lubes news, GF-5, Lubes news, Lubricants
China lubes guide to change practice
A new commercial lubricants guide is set to raise standards of lubes use across the sector.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation
China lubes to continue annual rise
Forecasts from Sinolub predict a steady rise in the growth of the Chinese lubes market over the next three years.
Tags: China, Forecasts, Lubes news, Lubricants
Biofuels could supply 27% of transport market
The biofuels market could supply almost one third of the transport industry's needs by 2050 according to IEA forecasts.
Tags: bio fuels, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Forecasts, India
China plans fight against air pollution
China, Beijing and the automotive manufacturers lay out their plans for combating and controlling emissions.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards
Automakers suffer Japanese losses but Nissan Q1 profits up
The auto industry continues a slow recovery after massive production losses following the earthquake but Nissan still posts a profit.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, Japan, OEM and automotive
Mixed news for post-earthquake lubes market
There are mixed fortunes for Japanese lubes production and sales as the country recovers from the earthquake and tsunami.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Japan, Lubes news
Great Wall pushes for quality market share
Sinopec is pushing its Great Wall brand to grow its share of the domestic high-quality lubes market despite external pressure.
Tags: China, China lubes news, Great Wall, Lubes news, Sinopec
Giant Jellyfish cause massive problem
Giant jellyfish are causing a massive problem for Japanese fishermen after floating from China
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Hole in the road swallows truck
A lucky escape for a truck driver and passenger after a massive hole appears in a Beijing road.
Tags: And finally, China, China and finally
Saab gets further Chinese boost
The Saab brand has received more finance from China, this time through Hawtai Motor Group.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
BAIC eyes significant expansion
China's BAIC is looking to break into the top ranks of the auto manufacturers in the next five years.
Tags: automotive industry, China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive
Conference shows China auto strength
Major auto manufacturers and OEMs look ahead to a prosperous Chinese market at a Shanghai conference
Tags: automotive industry, China, Ford, GM, innovation, OEM and automotive, Volkswagen
South Asia set to grow for environment-friendly lubes
A new report shows growth potential for S.Asia in environment-friendly lubricants
Tags: Asia, China, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Lubricants
Closest ever World Rally result
Citroen were involved in the closest World Rally event ever recorded.
Tags: automotive industry, China, China and finally, Middle East, motorsport
Korean Group sets export record
SK Group has posted record exports during a positive Q1.
Tags: Asia, China, China lubes news, Corporate News
Good start to 2011 for oil majors
Q1 results from Shell and Exxon show a good start to 2011 as does BP and it's Russian subsidiary TNK-BP
Tags: BP, China, Corporate News, Europe, ExxonMobil, N America, Russia, Shell
Marine lubes need innovation
Marine lubes need innovative performance lubes as costs and regulations change shipping use.
Tags: China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation, marine, Total
Sinopec signs deal with Petrobras
China and Brazil's leading oil producers join forces in co-operation deal
Tags: China, Corporate News, OEM and automotive, S America
Indian lubes growth "not huge" predicts Castrol
Growth in the Indian lubes market will be driven by the automotive sector but won't be "huge" according to Castrol India's COO.
Tags: automotive industry, Castrol, China, Forecasts, India, Lubes news, Lubricants
Local solution to Vietnam 'bike oil recycling
A Vietnamese scientist has found a local mineral solution for recycling motorcycle lubes
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, China, Environment, regulatory and standards, innovation, Lubricants
Sinopec JV tops China's production charts
A joint venture between Sinopec and Infineum is topping China's national lube production chart.
Tags: China, Infineum, Lubes news, Lubricants, Sinopec
Total invests in Northern China plant
Total is to invest in a new lubes blending plant set to open in 2012.
Tags: China, Corporate News, Total
Eu Commission lays out 2050 transport 'road map'
The European Commission has published its White Paper on Tranport, setting goals for the EU to 2050.
Tags: automotive industry, China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch, Environment, regulatory and standards, Europe, marine
AdBlue demand to soar in China
AdBlue diesel additive demand set to increase in China according to new Integer report
Tags: additives, China, CO2 emissions, Environment and Regulatory watch
China lube prices to rise as US and Russia look good
China's industrial lube prices are set to rise, while US and Russian base oil production moves ahead.
Tags: base oil, China, Lubricants, N America, Russia
Pertamina to build lubes plant
Indonesia's Pertamina is set to invest in an Asian lubricants production plant
Tags: Africa, Asia, China, Corporate News, Japan, Lubricants
Legend to grow Castor in China
Singaporean company in joint venture to develop castor fields for bio projects.
Tags: Asia, bio fuels, China, Inovation and environment
Ferrari and VW sales hit record heights
Sales of Ferrari sports cars are hitting record levels in China and the US - VW delivers 7 million vehicles
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, Ferrari, North America
China & India to drive Asian base oil markets
A new report keeps China and India in the driving seat for base oils, but the supply landscape may change.
Tags: Asia, automotive industry, base oil, China, India, Lubes news
Shell starts work on Chinese grease plant
Shell has laid the foundations for its largest global grease production plant in Zhuhai, China.
Tags: China, grease, Lubes news, Shell
Repsol signs Asian lubes deal
Spain's Repsol has signed a five year distribtuion deal with UMW.
Tags: Asia, China, Corporate News, Lubricants, Repsol
Caltex & Samsung to enter Chinese lubes market
GS Caltex and Samsung C&T are to join forces to push into China's rapidly growing lubes market.
Tags: Asia, China, Corporate News, Lubricants
China launches coal-to-oil sites
China has announced the inclusion of coal-to-oil projects in its latest energy development plan.
Tags: China, Lubes news, Lubricants
Rally coup for Chinese tyre maker
Chinese tyre maker, DMACK, have signed an exclusive deal for the 2011 World Rally Championship.
Tags: And finally, automotive industry, China, motorsport
China set to hike Base Oil prices
CNPC and Sinopec have announced increases in base oil prices from the beginning of May.
Tags: base oil, China, Lubes news
Ferrari Unveils fastest ever 599-GTO
Ferrari launces its fastest ever road going sports car at the Bejing Motorshow
Tags: automotive industry, China, Ferrari
Lubes News - Bulletin 107 (Nov 09)
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.
Tags: BASF, China, ILMA, Japan, Middle East, Nippon Oil, Sinopec
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