News & Press releases

11/092017
Event LNT: SCR’S LITTLE BROTHER

Total explains how the Lean NO x Trap (LNT) works, the alternative to the selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. Perhaps you never have heard of an NO x Trap or an LNT. Although the name may sound a bit exotic, in reality this is...More
11/092017
Event HYBRID CARS: THE LATEST WAY TO SAVE MONEY

Total explains some of the basic concepts behind these increasingly popular cars Did you know that hybrid cars can achieve fuel economy of up to 35% compared to conventional cars? Another figure that will no doubt change how you look at...More
11/092017
Event HOW TO AVOID PROBLEMS WITH DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS

Have you ever taken your car to the auto repair shop only to be told you should take it for a spin on the freeway? If so, the diesel particulate filter may be your problem. If you have a diesel car and you don’t take it out on the freeway...More
11/092017
Event HOW AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS HELP YOU SAVE MONEY

A computer that chooses the right gear for you and transmissions that consume less are just two of the reasons you should say goodbye to your clutch forever. Don’t kid yourself. You might think you're a math genius, but there are devices...More
11/092017
Event GREEN FLAG IS UP ON THE TOTAL LIVE RACING APPLICATION

New features to take you into the thick of the action at the main motorsports world championships. Special access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes content featuring Total partner teams. Involved in motorsports for decades, Total innovates...More
11/092017
Event GO GO GOODYEAR

Goodyear, the world’s third biggest tire manufacturer after Bridgestone and Michelin, is burning rubber to implement Total industrial lubricants in the EMEA1 region. 1-Luxembourg, France, Germany, Poland, Slovenia, South Africa Following a...More
11/092017
Event FUEL DILUTION OF ENGINE OIL: CAUSES AND EFFECTS

Total explains the impact of fuel entering the crankcase and the importance of quality lubricants in this regard. What happens when the fuel is not fully burned off in the combustion chamber? The answer to this question is also the cause...More
11/092017
Event DISCOVER THE LATEST CAR INNOVATIONS PRESENTED AT CES 2016

Let’s take a moment to look at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) which took place from 6th to 9th January in Las Vegas. It’s the world’s biggest electronics and technology trade show , an important place for major companies and...More
11/092017
Event DECODING THE LABELS OF LUBRICANTS’PACKAGINGS

Lubricant containers can be a bewildering source of information — numbers, letters, seals and more make them clear as mud. Here at Total we’re going to help you figure them out. So, you can whiz your way through War and Peace, but can’t...More
11/092017
Event CVT GEARBOXES: COMFORT AND FUEL SAVINGS

Save fuel, improve comfort and go into medium or small cars. Discover in our insights on CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) boxes In 2017 CVT gearboxes will be present in nearly one in ten vehicles produced. The CVT boxes are used...More