Many people take Beijing's metropolitan status for granted.
China's ancient music may no longer be heard, but its instruments can be seen at an ongoing show at Peking University.
US electric carmaker Tesla Motors Inc, which was widely praised for its Autopilot, has been under fire for the same system since a Model S sedan crashed into a semi trailer that was crossing a Florida highway in May and killed the driver.
Ford Motor Co and Rolls-Royce are among the companies skipping the Paris Motor Show, as the once-unmissable event succumbs to changes sweeping the industry. Instead of shelling out millions to woo consumers to crowded exhibition centers, carmakers are reaching out to buyers where they like to spend time - on Instagram, blogs and the beach.
Automotive industry insiders called for down-to-earth fundamental research and development on advanced driver assistance systems, to secure the safety of both passengers and pedestrians, while some carmakers are focusing on mass models' piloted driving functions regardless of safety risks.
Chinese carmakers lead in the fast-growing sport utility vehicles segment, while the joint venture car brands grabbed sustainable profits amid intensified competition in the non-luxury sedan and emerging margin erosion risk.
Premium carmakers believe that young, elite customers are crucial to their success in China, and so Mercedes-Benz is winning their hearts by offering an innovative lifestyle experience.
Bosch, a global supplier of automotive technology and services, has extended its professional aftermarket maintenance services in the world's largest auto market, with the of cial launch of the Bosch Car Service Franchise Fast Fit in China.
It's official, organic wine (made from grapes grown without pesticides, fungicides or any other artificial fertilisers) does taste better than non-organic wine.
When early European explorers tossed a few coconuts on-board for the journey back from the tropics, they could scarcely have imagined what they were starting. Today we are obsessed with all things coconut. It's the food fad that just won't quit.
If you get the jitters after a cup of coffee it could be down to your genes.
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