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The role of hydrogen in the future of motoring

The role of hydrogen in the future of motoring

Alan Outhwaite, head of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Panel, spells ...

Alan Outhwaite, head of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) Technical Review Panel, spells out his view on what role hydrogen will have in the net zero transition. The race to net zero ...

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How to get the most out of additives

How to get the most out of additives

Additives have long been an essential component in vehicle maintenance, but are they sometimes overlooked ...

Additives have long been an essential component in vehicle maintenance, but are they sometimes overlooked and are there healthy margins to be made? Motul Head of Business UK, Andy Wait, has his say. A ...

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How lubricants can help reduce global emissions

How lubricants can help reduce global emissions

With over 40 years of experience in the lubricants industry, Adrian Hill, technology manager at Morris Lu ...

With over 40 years of experience in the lubricants industry, Adrian Hill, technology manager at Morris Lubricants, gives his insights on how technology has evolved with car designs and powertrains to ...

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TotalEnergies partners with Motor Parts Direct

TotalEnergies partners with Motor Parts Direct

TotalEnergies recently agreed a partnership with Motor Parts Direct – but what makes a strong partnership ...

TotalEnergies recently agreed a partnership with Motor Parts Direct – but what makes a strong partnership between supplier and distributor? David Valentyne, aftermarket sales manager at TotalEnergies ...

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The long-term effects of using low-quality engine oil

The long-term effects of using low-quality engine oil

Chris Clarkson, the global technical and procurement officer at Duckhams – which celebrated its 125th yea ...

Chris Clarkson, the global technical and procurement officer at Duckhams – which celebrated its 125th year in 2024 – offers an in-depth insight as to why product quality counts when it comes to engine ...

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What is Motul’s vision for the future of its lubricants?

What is Motul’s vision for the future of its lubricants?

Motul has brought the automotive industry, what it describes, all three major steps forward in lubricants ...

Motul has brought the automotive industry, what it describes, all three major steps forward in lubricants in the last 70 years, and the company believes it is in the process of bringing its vision for ...

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What are the consequences of MVBEO?

What are the consequences of MVBEO?

Following on from part one, Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications ...

Following on from part one, Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), shares the implications of the UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO). The right ...

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The latest VLS lubricant investigations

The latest VLS lubricant investigations

Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), informs us about the ...

Harald Oosting, the chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), informs us about the latest lubricant investigations. In 2023, VLS marked 10 years of upholding standards in the lub ...

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The importance of supplying the right oil

The importance of supplying the right oil

Simon Matthews, product development manager at Exol Lubricants, is keen to emphasise the importance of ra ...

Simon Matthews, product development manager at Exol Lubricants, is keen to emphasise the importance of raising awareness about selecting the right oils and lubricants for the colder months. He also hi ...

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Navigating the world of engine oil selection

Navigating the world of engine oil selection

The mushrooming of lubricant specifications is a genuine pain point for both you and garages, independent ...

The mushrooming of lubricant specifications is a genuine pain point for both you and garages, independents in particular, according to David Valentyne, business development manager at TotalEnergies Ma ...

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