VW: No rush to mass-produced electrics

Though China has been one of the frontiers in e-mobility for international automakers, Volkswagen AG said it is now "cautious" and "patient", waiting for a more feasible time.

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NE border city gears up to host trade fair

The 2013 China (Suifenhe) International Port Trade Fair is scheduled to open on Aug 8 in the border city of Heilongjiang province.

Harbin invests to raise quality of life locally

Authorities in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, have set their sights on gaining recognition as a national civilized city, and they are calling on all local people to join in the efforts.

Mudanjiang aspires to be summer spot

The picturesque scenery of Wuhua Mountain in autumn and the peculiar tradition of ice fishing in winter are among attractions that have sparked a boom in tourism for Mudanjiang, a city in the southeastern part of Heilongjiang.

Provincial capital subway ready to roll

Harbin's Subway Line 1 began passenger-free test operations in preparation for the official trial run, which is scheduled for September.

After-sales service prioritized

Slump in sales prompts search for new revenue

Tests: Locally made tires quieter, not safer than European ones

China-made tires are quieter compared to tires from Europe but lag behind their counterparts in safety-related tests, according to the latest tire test conducted by Auto Bild, an authoritative German auto magazine.

Short Torque

Local market No 1 for Citroen

Road to top is rough for domestics

Weak brands fight for scraps in foreign-dominated market

Auto Special: BMW's all-new electric model wins over Lenovo founder

When legendary Chinese entrepreneur Liu Chuanzhi, 69, was invited to attend an exhibition of BMW's i3 electric, he had not planned on buying a car that night.

Beer fest caps month of revelry

Thousands expected for 23rd installment of annual event