Auto China 2014 Opens in Beijing (22 images)

Chinese kids race electric miniature Ford Mustangs at Auto China 2014, billed as one of the largest auto shows in the world, in Beijing on April 24, 2014. Strong demand for new cars throughout China has laid the foundation for domestic and international carmakers to expand both production and marketing in the world's most populous country. UPI/Stephen Shaver

Chinese kids race electric miniature Ford Mustangs at Auto China 2014, billed as one of the largest auto shows in the world, in Beijing on April 24, 2014. Strong demand for new cars throughout China has laid the foundation for domestic and international carmakers to expand both production and marketing in the world's most populous country. UPI/Stephen Shaver

A model poses in front of a new Chery Tiggo 3 as international and Chinese press, as well as car enthusiasts, check out the cars at Auto China 2014, billed as one of the largest auto shows in the world, in Beijing on April 24, 2014. Strong demand for new cars throughout China has laid the foundation for domestic and international carmakers to expand both production and marketing in the world's most populous country. UPI/Stephen Shaver

A model poses in front of a new Chery Tiggo 3 as international and Chinese press, as well as car enthusiasts, check out the cars at Auto China 2014, billed as one of the largest auto shows in the world, in Beijing on April 24, 2014. Strong demand for new cars throughout China has laid the foundation for domestic and international carmakers to expand both production and marketing in the world's most populous country. UPI/Stephen Shaver