Ministry says no to private drivers in app taxi services

China's Ministry of Transport has said that Uber-like taxi services cannot use private car owners because of concerns about passenger safety and security.

Shanghai starts its 'parallel import' pilot for foreign cars

Shanghai Free Trade Zone is to become the first place in China where dealers can be authorized for so-called "parallel imports" of cars direct from manufacturers.

Auto Special:BMW Brilliance marks 1 millionth milestone

BMW Brilliance marked the debut of its 1 millionth vehicle when a white BMW 328 Li rolled off the assembly line at the automaker's Tiexi plant in Shenyang, Liaoning province, on Jan 8.

China-Bahamas bonds continue to strengthen

Even mountains and seas cannot separate people with common aspirations - such is the portrait of the bilateral relations between China and the Bahamas.

Ecuador aims for 'new level' of relations

Ecuador President Rafael Correa made a State visit to China from Jan 5 to 9 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping and also attended the first ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum held on Jan 8.

Museum for a national treasure

When one thinks about visiting an alcohol-related experience center, the obvious choices that come to mind are the Guinness factory in Dublin, the Scotch Whiskey Experience in Scotland or perhaps France's Museum of Cognac History.

Famed liquor's history reflects the New China

I remember when I was a kid there was an empty bottle in our home, colorful and mysterious. It was the mid-1980s in Albania and I had absolutely no idea what the bottle had contained before it ended up as a decorative item. When asked, my parents told me that we got it from my grandfather, but they wouldn't elaborate.

Sharing the convivial spark of baijiu

More often than not, when a conversation among foreigners involves baijiu the tone is less than complimentary. Countless comments are focused more on the fiery taste, and less towards the appreciation of this timeless and mysterious white spirit from China.

Slowing growth for auto imports

Vehicle imports will likely decelerate in China as the economy slows and dealers attempt to move out existing oversupplies of inventory, said a report by one of the country's largest auto wholesalers.

Conference will imagine future of the car industry

Though it has remained basically the same over the past century, the time to redefine the auto industry could have arrived as non-traditional players bring about revolutionary changes, said industry insiders.

Michelin's 'Green Paper' from Chengdu on challenges ahead

Road accidents, pollution, climate change and congestion are among the crucial challenges of modern life.

Downturn is no barrier for Bentley

Although China's luxury vehicle market is facing challenges amid an economic slowdown and government efforts to curb spending, British premium brand Bentley saw a robust increase in its second-largest market in the world.