In photos: 'China Beijing Auto Show 21st April'

The new Buick Riviera shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Acura GL shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Lexus hybrid cars RX400h and GS450h (L) shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Lexus LF-A shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

A policeman stands next to 'Jingjing', one of the mascots for the Olympic Games, at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Roewe 550 shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Beijing Motors EV shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Audi Q5 shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

The new Maybach Laundaulet shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

Mercedes and BMW cars shown at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

A model poses next to a Mazda concept car at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

A model poses next to a car at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN

A model poses at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing, China, 21 April 2008. An estimated 900 cars are to be on display at the exhibition which will officially open to the public from 24 to 28 April and organizers expect to attract over half a million prospective buyers. EPA/OLIVER WEIKEN