HPCL and Castrol India Partner to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Castrol India have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a Re-Refined Base Oil ecosystem in the country. The partnership, announced on Monday, will see both companies evaluate a model for collecting used lubricating oil and having it re-refined for use in lubricant production. The collaboration… Continue reading HPCL and Castrol India Partner to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem

Global M&A Activity Expected to Maintain Momentum Through 2026

Global mergers and acquisitions activity is positioned to continue its strong performance in 2026 following a 40% surge to $4.9 trillion in 2025, according to Bain & Company’s annual Global M&A Report 2026 released Monday. The consulting firm’s survey of 300 M&A executives revealed that 80% anticipate maintaining or increasing deal activity this year. The… Continue reading Global M&A Activity Expected to Maintain Momentum Through 2026

German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012286

VW China boss Ralf Brandstätter: “Team China is ready to deliver.” Photo: Volkswagen AG Hefei. “Team China is ready to deliver,” wrote Ralf Brandstätter on the LinkedIn platform on Monday. Pictures posted by Volkswagen’s China boss show him with VW Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch in Beijing, Shanghai – and in Hefei. In the eastern… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012286

India Energy Week 2026 Opens in Goa with Record Participation

The India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 opened in Goa today with the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas delivering the keynote address at the inaugural ceremony, highlighting India’s growing role in shaping global energy conversations while hosting over 75,000 energy professionals from more than 120 countries. The fourth edition of the annual event represents… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 Opens in Goa with Record Participation

German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012286

BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid: The model was the best-selling of its drive form in Europe in 2025. Photo: BYD [M] Dusseldorf. Car brands from China continue to gain market share in Europe – albeit differently than expected. As data from the industry service provider Dataforce for Handelsblatt shows, the share of Chinese car manufacturers… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: BYD overtakes VW: Europe’s best-selling plug-in hybrid comes from China – these are the reasons012286

Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback

The Renault Duster SUV, which was first launched in India in July 2012 and discontinued in early 2022, is being relaunched today in its third-generation avatar and marks the French OEM’s return to one of the most competitive SUV sub-segments. Over a decade, the first-generation Duster is estimated to have sold close to 199,871 units… Continue reading Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback

Peugeot is ‘thinking about’ building a new flagship above 5008

Peugeot is “thinking about” launching a model positioned above its flagship 5008, boss Alain Favey has told Autocar. But to be successful, “it would need to be something really different” so it could stand out against rivals, he said, referencing the difficulties the axed 508 had in a segment that included premium offerings such as… Continue reading Peugeot is ‘thinking about’ building a new flagship above 5008

5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem

Overnight charging wasn’t possible at any destination, so I made a similar stop on the return leg to get home with range to spare. I awoke in my own bed the next day to 100%. This ease of use has all been thanks to the 3’s charging speed, which has allowed me to make those… Continue reading 5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem

German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012285

VW China boss Ralf Brandstätter: “Team China is ready to deliver.” Photo: Volkswagen AG Hefei. “Team China is ready to deliver,” wrote Ralf Brandstätter on the LinkedIn platform on Monday. Pictures posted by Volkswagen’s China boss show him with VW Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch in Beijing, Shanghai – and in Hefei. In the eastern… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012285

German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012285

VW China boss Ralf Brandstätter: “Team China is ready to deliver.” Photo: Volkswagen AG Hefei. “Team China is ready to deliver,” wrote Ralf Brandstätter on the LinkedIn platform on Monday. Pictures posted by Volkswagen’s China boss show him with VW Supervisory Board Chairman Hans Dieter Pötsch in Beijing, Shanghai – and in Hefei. In the eastern… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: China: “No more excuses”: How the first purely Chinese electric Volkswagen is supposed to save the company012285