Hong Kong TAC discusses phasing out heavily polluting diesel commercial vehicles

The Hong Kong Transport Advisory Committee (TAC) was briefed on March 26, 2013, on the Administration’s more comprehensive and vigorous approach in optimizing bus …

Fuels

QAFAC plans to boost MTBE production

Qatar Fuel Additives Company (QAFAC), a subsidiary of Industries Qatar, is planning to boost the production of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), a gasoline …

Lubricants

Castrol taps Ogilvy Public Relations to manage account in U.S.

Ogilvy Public Relations has been selected by Castrol® as its primary agency to implement a strategic media relations program across the United States in …

Original Equipment Manufacturers

Volkswagen shifts gears, issues record recall in China

German automaker Volkswagen Group announced its biggest recall ever in China to fix problems on its much-touted direct shift gearbox (DSG).
The company said in …

Policy, Taxes & Regulations

Mandatory fuel blending coming soon to Zimbabwe

The Zimbabwe government will soon introduce mandatory blending following a directive from Vice President Joice Mujuru that the Chisumbanje Ethanol Plant should resume operations.
The …

Fuel Economy & Emissions

China’s MEP implements new emission standards

All gasoline-powered vehicles manufactured in, exported to and sold in China will be required to meet the new Fifth National Emission Standards beginning January …

Other News

Chevron Oronite announces senior leadership changes

Chevron Oronite recently announced that Ron Kiskis is retiring on August 31, 2013 after 13 years as the company’s president. During Kiskis’ …