Auto China 2012 begins in Beijing (39 images)

Chinese models pose next to Lotus sports cars during a pre-Opening day show at the world's biggest automobile show being held in Beijing on April 25, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile and parts 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 Chinese-made automobiles during a pre-Opening day show at the world's biggest automobile show being held in Beijing on April 25, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile and parts 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 press photograph a model posing next to a car during a pre-Opening day show at the world's biggest automobile show being held in Beijing on April 25, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile and parts 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

Cadillac unveils the ELR concept sports car during a pre-Opening day show at the world's biggest automobile show being held in Beijing on April 25, 2012. China is the world's largest automobile and parts 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