INDIANAPOLIS (April, 4, 2024) – Lucas Oil, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, announced a distribution agreement with VT Batteries, a leading distributor of automotive products in South America. The deal will bring Lucas Oil’s premium motor oil products to new South American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay, marking an important milestone in the company’s global expansion efforts.
Under this exclusive agreement, VT Batteries will utilize its extensive network to deliver Lucas Oil’s premium range of motor oils to a diverse customer base across the continent. Lucas Oil’s lubricants are known for their exceptional quality and versatility, engineered to offer superior protection for engines and vehicle components across the automotive, motorcycle, marine, and agricultural sectors.
“We are very pleased to partner with VT Batteries to distribute our high-performance lubricants in South America,” said Shane Burns, Senior Vice President of Global Sales for Lucas Oil. “VT Batteries is a leading company in the region with extensive experience in the distribution of automotive products. We are confident that this agreement will allow us to expand our presence in South America, reaching new customers and educating them on the importance of using premium motor oils and additives for optimal engine health and performance.”
In a strategic move to bolster this initiative, VT Batteries established VT POWER BRASIL, a subsidiary that will collaborate with leading local manufacturers in São Paulo, Brazil to spearhead the supply and delivery of a comprehensive range of Lucas Oil motor oils. The lubricants will be available in a wide range of viscosities and applications, able to meet the needs of all types of light and heavy vehicles, motorcycles, marine and agricultural vehicles.
“We are delighted to partner with Lucas Oil as their exclusive motor oil distributor,” said Jose Miguel Alvarez, Commercial Director of VT Batteries. “The establishment of VT POWER BRASIL and our alliance with leading local manufacturers puts us in the best position to introduce Lucas Oil’s superior range of lubricants to new automotive and industrial customers. We expect this partnership will be a great success in the region.”
