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By Counterman
Fuchs Lubricants Co. recently highlighted its Titan GT1 Flex 5 SAE 0W-20. It’s an engine oil that meets the demanding needs of today’s highly stressed, downsized, and hybrid passenger car engines. As OEMs continue to engineer vehicles for higher efficiency and fuel economy, Titan GT1 Flex 5 SAE 0W-20 delivers a low-viscosity formulation that supports fuel-saving characteristics, reduced CO2 emissions and reliable performance under severe operating conditions.
OEM Approvals and Requirements
Selected BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar Land Rover models approve the use of Titan GT1 Flex 5 SAE 0W-20. It also meets the engine oil requirements of Ford, Chrysler, Volvo and other manufacturers specifying ILSAC GF-6A and API SP. The product also carries key OEM approvals, including BMW Longlife-17 FE+, Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.03.5006, MB-Approval 229.71, MB-Approval 229.72 and OV 040 1547. It aligns with additional recommendations such as Chrysler MS-12145, Fiat 9.55535-GSX, Ford WSS-M2C947-A, Ford WSS-M2C947-B1, Ford WSS-M2C962-A1, ILSAC GF-5, Jaguar Land Rover STJLR.51.5122, Volvo VCC RBS0-2AE and VWC 53057. This broad coverage allows distributors, workshops and fleets to simplify inventory. It also enables servicing of a wide mix of European, Asian and American vehicles.
Engineered for Modern Engines and Operating Conditions
Titan GT1 Flex 5 SAE 0W-20 is tailored for vehicles with start-stop systems, downsized aggregates and extended high-speed operation in challenging temperature environments. Advanced formula with BluEV-Technology enhances aging stability. The goal is to help the oil maintain viscosity and protection even under high outside temperatures and during sustained highway driving.
LSPI Protection and Extended Drain Intervals
The oil also offers targeted protection against low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI). The company noted this is critical concern in modern turbocharged gasoline engines, supporting reliable combustion and engine durability.
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NEXUS Automotive International and Wolf Oil Corporation are celebrating 10 years of partnership. The companies call it a decade defined by collaboration, global connectivity and sustained international growth. Since joining
link hidden, please login to view in 2016, the network has grown into a global ecosystem connecting entrepreneurial aftermarket leaders across multiple regions. Today, link hidden, please login to viewand NEXUS work together in around 50 countries, combining international reach with local market engagement. NEXUS Academy and Events
Through active participation in NEXUS initiatives, Wolf Oil contributes to strengthening the aftermarket ecosystem while supporting the industry’s transition toward new technologies. As a partner within the NEXUS Academy, Wolf Oil plays a role in helping educate the aftermarket, sharing expertise that enables distributors and workshops to keep pace with rapid technical change. Beyond technical collaboration, the partnership is also built on relationships. Wolf Oil actively participates in global and regional NEXUS events, connecting with partners across markets and reinforcing the importance of personal connections in an aftermarket driven by trust and collaboration.
Franck Jolly on the Partnership
“Our ten-year partnership with
link hidden, please login to view demonstrates the strength of a truly global aftermarket community,” said Franck Jolly, global sales trademarks & marketing director at Wolf Oil Corporation. “Together, we combine international reach with local entrepreneurship, creating opportunities for innovation and sustainable growth across markets. Beyond business, NEXUS brings people together, and we are proud to contribute to a network that values collaboration, knowledge sharing and a long-term vision.” Gaël Escribe on Growth and Collaboration
“Ten years of partnership with Wolf Oil Corporation have proven that the most powerful growth comes from shared ambition,” said Gaël Escribe, CEO of NEXUS Automotive International. “By uniting global expertise with local ingenuity, we don’t just adapt to change; we drive it. Together, we’ve built more than a partnership. We’ve created a movement where trust fuels innovation and collaboration paves the way for the future.”
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Autel U.S. announced that its Autel Academy ADAS Training Program has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR).
ASE and I-CAR Accreditation
The ASE and I-CAR accreditation confirms that Autel’s instructor-led training program meets the requirements for technician training and development as defined by these organizations. ASE and I-CAR are widely recognized as benchmarks in automotive service and education, and their endorsement signals that Autel’s curriculum delivers industry-relevant instruction aligned with current technological demands.
Matt Shepanek, vice president of credential testing programs at ASE, emphasized the significance of the accreditation process, noting that it delivers meaningful value for both training providers and the industry. “Accreditation provides training organizations with recognized credibility, ensures their curriculum aligns with current industry standards, and verifies that they are maintaining high-quality instruction, facilities, and resources,” said Shepanek. “Autel successfully met all of these criteria, and we are pleased to recognize them as an ASE-accredited training provider.”
ADAS Calibration Training Program
link hidden, please login to view link hidden, please login to view launched its ADAS calibration training program in 2023 at its U.S. corporate headquarters in Port Washington, New York. The program combines structured classroom instruction with hands-on experience in a dedicated training bay, allowing technicians to work directly with ADAS calibration equipment and real-world vehicle scenarios. The classroom portion delivers a foundational understanding of ADAS theory, including system architecture, sensor types, OEM calibration requirements, and workflow best practices. Hands-on training reinforces this foundation as technicians perform static and dynamic calibrations on vehicles in a controlled, real-world environment.
The program also emphasizes diagnostic strategy and troubleshooting to help technicians identify and resolve common calibration issues encountered in shop settings. Topics include alignment variables, target placement errors, environmental factors, and system fault conditions.
Following strong demand,
link hidden, please login to view has expanded its training footprint to additional locations, including Michigan, Missouri, California, and Florida, making advanced ADAS education more accessible to technicians across the country. Technician Certification Assessment and Continuing Education Credits
To further enhance the program, Autel will introduce a third day of training to its current two-day course. This additional day will include a technician certification assessment, enabling participants to demonstrate mastery of the curriculum.
Successful completion will provide technicians with ASE and I-CAR continuing education credits, reinforcing both their technical competency and professional credentials.
“We are proud to have our ADAS Training Program recognized by ASE,” said Chris Gutierrez, Product and Training Director – ADAS, Autel North America. “This accreditation validates the depth and quality of our curriculum and our hands-on approach. Our goal is to ensure technicians leave our program well prepared to perform accurate ADAS calibrations with confidence and consistency in real-world shop environments.”
Technicians and ADAS Systems
For technicians, this training represents an opportunity to build expertise in one of the fastest-growing and most technically demanding areas of automotive service. ADAS systems directly impact vehicle safety, and improper calibration can lead to system malfunctions or compromised performance.
Through Autel’s ASE and I-CAR-accredited program, technicians gain the confidence to perform precise calibrations, reduce liability risks, increase shop efficiency, and position themselves as trusted specialists in advanced vehicle technology.
With this accreditation, Autel continues to strengthen its role as a trusted partner for repair shops, technicians and industry professionals seeking reliable tools and comprehensive education in ADAS technologies.
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