2008 Beijing Auto Show (20 images)

A Chinese model poses next to Dogde's Zeo concept car on display at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 22, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force this week for the eight-day event, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

A Chinese model poses next to a Chery Faira at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 22, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force this week for the eight-day event, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

Chinese security guards photograph a Chinese model posing next to a Chery Faira at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 22, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force this week for the eight-day event, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)

Chinese models pose next to Ferrari's Grand Tourismo on display at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show on April 22, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force this week for the eight-day event, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008. (UPI Photo/Stephen Shaver)