UK's vampire 'subculture' numbers nearly 15,000, says university lecturer

Dr Emyr Williams, who works at Glyndwr University, in Wrexham, calls real vampires a 'global phenomenon'.

Japanese carmakers still facing uphill task

The market share for Japanese carmakers in China has recovered slightly from the low point it hit two years ago in the wake of a diplomatic row.

New Benz 'menu' for transparent service pricing

Mercedes-Benz is putting heavy efforts to improve its customer satisfaction in China by introducing a program it calls the "Star Maintenance Menu" designed to reduce service costs on major models.

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Report: 'New' economies to boost global auto sales

Emerging economies, especially China, will be the largest market for light vehicles in the next five to 10 years, according to a report from IHS Automotive Consulting.

With new SUV delayed, Great Wall sales tumble

Great Wall Motors saw its sales in the first six months fall 6 percent year-on-year, but some believe its prospects will brighten later this year.

BMW plugs in comprehensive e-mobility plan

As it rolls out a solution to help Chinese customers get closer to green mobility, BMW says owning an electric car is not as difficult as people think.

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.