Valvoline Global Operations has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with Horse Powertrain to accelerate its growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
The partnership leverages Horse Powertrain’s manufacturing and distribution network to distribute Valvoline’s automotive and industrial solutions across key markets in the region.
The move signals a strategic pivot for the lubricant giant toward the electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket, a sector that is rapidly expanding in Asia.
By aligning with a major Chinese EV supply chain player, Valvoline aims to secure a foothold in the maintenance and servicing ecosystem for next-generation vehicles, which require specialized fluids and lubricants distinct from traditional internal combustion engines.
This development comes as global energy markets adjust to shifting demand patterns.
While oil prices have recently softened amid diplomatic optimism and easing supply fears, the structural transition to electric mobility continues to reshape the automotive aftermarket landscape.