• VLS welcomes new Chair

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has welcomed Jacquie Berryman as its new Chair. Jacqui ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has welcomed Jacquie Berryman as its new Chair. Jacquie takes over from Mike Bewsey, who has become President of the United Kingdom Lubricants Associ ...

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  • PMM Podcast records live at Automechanika

    The latest episode of the PMM Podcast is here and this month is all about Industry Insights, recorded liv ...

    The latest episode of the PMM Podcast is here and this month is all about Industry Insights, recorded live at Automechanika UK! Aftermarket trade shows offer the perfect opportunity to catch up with l ...

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  • Lubricant products removed from sale following VLS investigations

    The Verification of Lubricants Specifications (VLS) has recently brought several cases concerning low tem ...

    The Verification of Lubricants Specifications (VLS) has recently brought several cases concerning low temperature properties to a conclusion, resulting in affirmative action from the companies involve ...

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  • VLS warns against counterfeit oil

    Amidst an ongoing war in Ukraine and disruptions to global supply chains, prices of oil remain uncertain. ...

    Amidst an ongoing war in Ukraine and disruptions to global supply chains, prices of oil remain uncertain. Couple this backdrop with a cost-of-living crisis at home and, the VLS is warning workshops, w ...

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  • VLS advises on oil choices for ageing cars

    Mike Bewsey, VLS Chairman, is warning mechanics on the risks of using the latest engine oils in ageing cu ...

    Mike Bewsey, VLS Chairman, is warning mechanics on the risks of using the latest engine oils in ageing customer vehicles. The number of vehicles on UK roads is growing, but it’s also ageing. According ...

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  • Keeping the industry running smoothly

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee dips into his address book in order to try and shine a light on the murky world of engi ...

    PMM ’s Kieran Nee dips into his address book in order to try and shine a light on the murky world of engine oils. Where to begin with engine oils? All of you will be aware, of course, that the days of ...

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  • Industry braces for rise in counterfeit lubricants

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has revealed it's expecting a rise in counterfeit lubr ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has revealed it's expecting a rise in counterfeit lubricants as criminals look to cash in and sell cheaper alternatives to genuine products. This is ...

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  • VLS issues oil change warning

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has warned motorists not to put off essential oil chan ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has warned motorists not to put off essential oil changes and top ups, despite pressure on household spending. Mike Bewsey, Chairman of VLS, said: “R ...

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  • VLS discusses ACEA changes

    Mike Bewsey, Chairman of the industry trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), dis ...

    Mike Bewsey, Chairman of the industry trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), discusses recent changes at ACEA and the future of the ACEA sequences. Described as the voice of t ...

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  • The impact of EVs on lubricants market

    VLS Company Secretary David Wright spoke to PMM about the impact of the increasing market share of hybrid ...

    VLS Company Secretary David Wright spoke to PMM about the impact of the increasing market share of hybrid and electric vehicles on the lubricants market. Talk of electric vehicles continues to dominat ...

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  • VLS welcomes Chairman

    PMM’s Kieran Nee chats with the VLS’ new chairman Mike Bewsey. First of all, congratulations on the new r ...

    PMM’s Kieran Nee chats with the VLS’ new chairman Mike Bewsey. First of all, congratulations on the new role. What made you want to take on this job? I was delighted to be invited to become Chairman o ...

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  • Is hydrogen the solution for emissions?

    Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the independent trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS ...

    Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the independent trade body, the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS), discusses whether hydrogen could be a viable solution to the emissions challenge and its pot ...

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  • VLS reveals Chairman appointment

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has announced it has welcomed Mike Bewsey as its Chair ...

    The Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) has announced it has welcomed Mike Bewsey as its Chairman. Mike will take over from Andrew Goddard, who has become Chairman of the United Kingdom Lub ...

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  • ACEA publishes light-duty vehicle sequences

    The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequ ...

    The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published the 2021 ACEA light-duty oil sequences. The ACEA sequences identify relevant performance standards for lubricants specifically t ...

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  • How lubricants contribute to emission reduction

    Ultra-low viscosity lubricants are making a sizeable contribution to reducing vehicle emissions from mode ...

    Ultra-low viscosity lubricants are making a sizeable contribution to reducing vehicle emissions from modern vehicles, according to Andrew Goddard, Chairman of the Verification of Lubricant Specificati ...

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