Roundup of market highlights

Editor's Note: China is the world's largest and probably fastest-growing auto market, where breaking news happens every day: exciting innovation, history-making moments, far-reaching policies or outrageous scandals.

Charging facilities vital for NEV growth

The year 2014 will be remembered as a landmark for new-energy vehicle development in China.

Volkswagen reaffirms unwavering China commitment

China means far more than sales and returns for Volkswagen, said a senior executive of the German automaker on the eve of the Shanghai auto show.

Premiere showroom

Auto Shanghai 2015 will run from April 20 to April 29 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The auto show features 1,343 automobiles, 109 of which are world premieres.

Mercedes-Benz and Laureus to help the underprivileged through sports

With people celebrating excellency in sportsmanship at the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony in Shanghai on Tuesday evening, Mercedes-Benz, a long-time partner of the event, geared up for another campaign with Laureus to enable children from China's underdeveloped areas to better enjoy sports.

In their own words

Self-driving vehicles expected on roads in next few years

Don't panic if you see a driver in a moving car with no hands on the wheel because chances are the vehicle is self-driving.

News from Mercedes-Benz

GLA compact SUV in production

Auto Special:Celebrating BMW 3 Series' 40th anniversary

German premium automaker BMW's local joint venture BMW Brilliance started selling 40 limited edition 3 Series models all over Chinese mainland on March 28, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the series.

Efforts continue to get more new energy cars on the road in China

Local governments are taking action to respond to the central government's appeal to popularize new energy vehicles across the nation.

Auto Special:Bosch gears up for Internet connectivity

German technology giant Bosch is gearing up for connected driving as Internet connection becomeas almost indispensable in the auto industry.

Short torque

New models give a boost to Ford sales