Auto China 2012 begins in Beijing (39 images)

Chinese models pose next to 'armorized' luxury cars (capable of stopping high-caliber bullets), on display at the world's biggest automobile show, Auto China 2012, during a pre-opening day show in Beijing on April 23, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile market, with international car makers setting up massive plants and dealerships across the country in hopes of gaining a share of the fast growing domestic market. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Chinese workers clean a new Chrysler 300C on display at the world's biggest automobile show, Auto China 2012, during a pre-opening day show in Beijing on April 23, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile market, with international car makers setting up massive plants and dealerships across the country in hopes of gaining a share of the fast growing domestic market. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Chinese models pose next to 'armorized' luxury cars (capable of stopping high-caliber bullets), on display at the world's biggest automobile show, Auto China 2012, during a pre-opening day show in Beijing on April 23, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile market, with international car makers setting up massive plants and dealerships across the country in hopes of gaining a share of the fast growing domestic market. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Infiniti's new hybrid concept car, the Emerg-E, goes on display at the world's biggest automobile show, Auto China 2012, during a pre-opening day show in Beijing on April 23, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile market, with international car makers setting up massive plants and dealerships across the country in hopes of gaining a share of the fast growing domestic market. UPI/Stephen Shaver