General Motors has revised its DEXRON®-VI automatic transmission fluid list of approved suppliers and fluids, including respective license numbers. Seventeen newly approved DEXRON®-VI automatic transmission fluids have been added.

Transport Topics has issued its '2007 Transport Topics 100' lists of the 100 largest for-hire trucking fleets (with UPS, FedEx, YRC Worldwide, DHL Americas and Ryder Systems taking the top 5 spots) and the 100 largest private trucking fleets (companies such as Sysco Systems, Wal-Mart, Ahold USA/USFoodservice, Pepsi Bottling and Tyson Foods). These lists contain a wealth of information for lube marketers.

At the recent Great American Trucking Show (GATS), Shell announced that its Rotella® T motor oil with Triple Protection technology is now available in a brand new bottle, which features a new, ergonomic design, making it easier to handle and pour. The top handle of the bottle makes carrying easier, and the side handle makes pouring easier and more comfortable.

Chevron Products Company has introduced a dynamic new web site for its Delo brand of advanced- technology engine oils, lubricants and coolants. The new site offers Delo customers one of the leading online business tools in the lubricants market. Specifically targeting the North American market, the site offers information on Delo's optimal combination of products, services and industry experience.

ConocoPhillips Lubricants has announced that Kendall SHP Synthetic Gear Lube 75W90 has been upgraded to meet the latest DANA SHAES 256 REV C specification for extended drain gear oils. Kendall SHP Synthetic Gear Lube 75W90 is approved for 500,000 mile drain service in DANA heavy duty final drive axles under OEM's extended warranty.

Shell Canada has launched Shell Fleet Management - a portfolio of driveline lubricants and innovative preventative maintenance services, including Shell LubeVideoCheck digital inspection, the only service of its kind in Canada .

Lubrizol and Croda International Plc have reached an agreement for Lubrizol to purchase Croda's refrigeration lubricants business. The acquisition includes Croda's polyol ester and alkyl benzene refrigeration lubricant technology, Emkarate® and Icematic® brand names, customer lists, manufacturing know-how and complementary intellectual property.

Starting this week, with PAO Compressors Oils, we are introducing the Third Edition of our Synthetic Lubricant Cross Reference Chart Series, which will be a 24-set series consisting of over 7,000 (fully) synthetic lubricants marketed by over 450 worldwide lube manufacturing & marketing companies and OEMs.