Innovation to keep carmakers ticking

As China's economy enters an era of low growth, the backbone automobile industry will face the new challenges after several years of surging market demand.

BMW caravan in colorful Guizhou

The Chinese name BMW uses translates as "precious horse" while the province of Guizhou literally means "precious state".

Tax break for new-energy vehicles

When the State Council recently announced new-energy vehicles are exempt from purchase taxes from Sept 1 to the end of 2017, it was another boost to the industry as automakers, various levels of government and power suppliers gear up to do their part.

Volvo brings 'Sensus' to human-car connectivity

Volvo Cars recently launched its Sensus connectivity system in China, becoming the latest in a string of carmakers offering local customers access to the mobile Internet and related services.

VW to stay focused on hybrids

In a first step, Volkswagen will introduce two electric cars into Chinese market, although hybrids will remain the German automaker's priority in terms of new energy vehicles.

Auto industry gets geared up for expected tech revolution

The global automotive industry is facing a technology revolution for the next step of development, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers survey.

Auto Special: Smart turns up summer heat in Chengdu

For some, summer is best spent finding ways to cool off.

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Role model

A bride wearing a long, delicate wedding dress is shooting wedding photos with her husband in a lavender field at the Provence International Lavender Manor, located in Chengdu, Sichuan province.

Villages transformed by rural tourism

Lei Mingying, a 51-year-old farmer from Xingfu village in Xifeng county, Guizhou province, started her working day by answering phone calls for the family inn she runs with her husband.

Plans aim to boost life in rural areas

Guizhou province's government has started a "prosperous villages" plan in rural areas to boost economic development and improve quality of life.

City's tech-powered transformation

Manufacturing powerhouse Dongguan in Guangdong province is now redoubling efforts to develop innovation and high-tech industries.