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.

Volkswagen festival and track racing event promotes motor sport culture

The sound of cheering and roaring engines filled the air for the two-day 2014 Sports Car Champions Festival organized by Volkswagen Group China. The event ignited the passion for motor sport among Chinese enthusiasts at the Shanghai International Circuit.

Experience the need for speed

Ge Shuwen (second from right), deputy general manager of FAW-Volkswagen's Audi sales division, starts a sports car festival after the German brand opened an experience center at the Audi Goldenport Motor Park in Beijing on Dec 22.

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Dongfeng Citroen C3-XR city SUV

Note when dummy has strong trumps

This week we have been looking at various uses for the trump suit. Here is one more, a technique that arises rarely, but is fun to execute when it does.

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