April 1 - April 7, 2012 (55 images)

Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of SRT Brand and Motorsports of the Chrysler Group, kisses the Nissan's 2013 SRT Viper after it was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show held at the Jacob Javits Center on April 4, 2012 in New York City. The annual car show offers previews of next year's models along with the introduction of concept vehicles. UPI/Monika Graff

Lexus' new 2013 ES 350 is unveiled at the New York International Auto Show held at the Jacob Javits Center on April 4, 2012 in New York City. The annual car show offers previews of next year's models along with the introduction of concept vehicles. UPI/Monika Graff

Ian Robertson of the Board of Management at BMW introduces the 2013 X1 which is unveiled for the first time at the New York International Auto Show held at the Jacob Javits Center on April 4, 2012 in New York City. The annual car show offers previews of next year's models along with the introduction of concept vehicles. UPI/Monika Graff

New, state-sponsored propaganda posters promoting Chinese socialist ideals adorn the streets of central Beijing April 5, 2012. Over the last year there has been an onslaught of patriotic concerts, television shows, movies and other events at a time when China's leaders are worried about a new cultural revolution across the country. UPI/Stephen Shaver