(Oilandgaspress) Volvo Trucks has delivered 125 VNL trucks to Highlight Motor Group in Canada. This marks the largest order in Canada to date for Volvo’s new flagship model. The Volvo VNL 860s will add to Highlight Motor Group’s existing fleet, which is active in long-distance...
(Oilandgaspress) Hydro reinforces its commitment to advancing industry knowledge, and supporting automotive OEMs in producing lighter and more sustainable vehicles by joining Alumobility, a non-profit association of leading aluminium producers and downstream technology partners, committed to advancing the adoption of aluminium within modern vehicles. Hydro is...
(Oilandgaspress) 09/01/26 Senegal’s 2025 oil output reached 36.1 million barrels, largely exceeding predictions, according to the Ministry of Energy, Oil and Mines. Initial projections for the year stood at 30.53 million barrels and were already raised to 34.7 million in June.Senegal's oil output comes from...
(Oilandgaspress) Hyundai Motor Group's Robotics LAB revealed a pivotal accomplishment in physical artificial intelligence (AI) technology at the inaugural CES Foundry 2026, showcasing the outcomes of its strategic three-year partnership with AI semiconductor specialist DEEPX. The announcement marks the start of mass production for an...
(Oilandgaspress) In 2022, Renault became a premium partner of the Roland Garros French Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. Extended through to 2031, this partnership reflects the brand's long-standing commitment to high-level tennis and the associated values. Renault, all-electric ,Roland-Garros ,Renault 5 E-Tech, In 2026,...
(Oilandgaspress) TotalEnergies (35%, operator) and its partners Eni (35%) and QatarEnergy (30%) have signed an agreement with the Lebanese government to enter Block 8 exploration permit offshore Lebanon. The consortium’s initial work program on Block 8 consists of the acquisition of a 1,200 km² 3D seismic...
(Oilandgaspress) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. has appointed Jane Kilmartin as Chief Information Officer (CIO), a newly created role. Jane is based in Geneva. Jane brings over 15 years’ experience in information technology across complex, global energy and commodities businesses. She joins Trafigura from Alpiq, where she...
(Oilandgaspress) Volkswagen Group and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a long-term supply agreement to deliver advanced infotainment and connectivity capabilities powered by Snapdragon® Digital Chassis™ solutions. Under this intended agreement, Qualcomm Technologies would serve as Volkswagen Group’s primary tech...
(Oilandgaspress) 08/01/26 - Chinese energy companies with operations in Venezuela have reportedly asked it's government for guidance in how to protect their investments in the South American country now that the United States has effectively taken control of its oil industry. China is the biggest...
(Oilandgaspress) BYD Co strengthened its position as the country’s No 1 maker in 2025, selling 4.6 million vehicles to top domestic charts, according to company and industry data. The total included 2.257 million EVs sold globally, up 27.9 percent from a year earlier, with an increasing...
(Oilandgaspress) BYD UK announced that it wrapped up 2025 in record-breaking fashion, ending the year with a total number of 51,422 vehicle registrations. That result ranked BYD as the sixth biggest-selling brand in the nation in December*. It also cemented BYD’s position as the leading...
(Oilandgaspress) At the 2026 XPeng Global New Product Launch Conference, XPeng Motors officially launched the 2026 XPeng P7+, XPeng G7 Super Extended Range, 2026 XPeng G6, and 2026 XPeng G9. The 2026 XPeng P7+ was launched simultaneously in 36 countries worldwide. The new car is available...