We haven't brushed up on our indecent exposure laws in China, but considering the attitude towards strip clubs and porn, we can't imagine the up-and-ups would sign off on this. Pretty girls in car shows have popped up with varying degrees of tastelessness throughout China (we still haven't decided if it's better or worse when they paint the girls and call it "art"), but we're pretty sure this is the first time we've seen full-on nudity. This show took place at a licensed VW dealership in Heilongjiang province. more ›

Normally, we'd have qualms about pointing you towards something so lurid as a road rage video. But in the Chinese context, we'll say that videos of a mistress attempting to run over her lover's wife with a Volkswagen Polo is a relevant microcosm for how decayed the social fabric has become. more ›

For all you petrol-heads out there, this April sees the return of the Shanghai Auto Show, and it's looking to be a wheely good one with several premiers and world launches to get us geared up and raring to go.

• Audi has revealed only sketches of its Q3 ‘baby’ SUV model, it’s new compact crossover, and will also present the long-wheelbase version of the Audi A8L.


• BYD will also launch a SUV with the mighty BYDS6 complete with a mega 2.0L and a 2.4L engine.


• BMW has released the first images of the new Concept M5 ahead of its debut here in Shanghai with a roaring V8 engine.

Shanghai Volkswagen Co.'s general manager and three other people were killed in a car accident in Gansu over the weekend. Liu Jian, 45, died on July 17 after attending a company event to meet dealers and attend a test drive. However, more details - for instance, whether the accident happened during the test drive, or whether the three other victims were killed in the same accident - were not made available. more ›

With the Expo clock ticking down, it seems Shanghai wasn't only content to renovate and renew neighborhoods and subway systems. Police cars got an upgrade too - going from old and sturdy VWs to these new and shiny BMWs. more ›

Well, would you look at this crazy little contraption. According to the Metacafe link, this single seat car (actually double seat, the passenger is in the rear), will be sold in Shanghai in 2010. The car allegedly gets 258 miles per gallon, can cruise at 100 to 120kmh and only costs 4000RMB. There's absolutely nothing to dislike... EXCEPT IT'S NOT REALLY TRUE. more ›

The days of the hallowed Volkswagen Santana, long the automobile of choice for basically all Shanghai taxi companies, may soon be screeching to a full stop. more ›