Auto China 2008 staged in Beijing

The Volkswagen Lavida is shown at the 10th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2008) in Beijing April 20, 2008. The seven-day Auto China 2008 will be opened on April 22 in the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing's Shunyi District, with the theme of "Dream, Harmony and New Vision." A total of 890 cars of 2,100 exhibitors from 18 countries and regions will be displayed in Auto China 2008, with 55 concept cars, seven global debut and 24 Asian debut. (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

The new Volkswagen Bora is shown at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing April 20, 2008. (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

The BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid is shown at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing April 20, 2008. (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

The Mazda Taiki is shown at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing April 20, 2008. (Photo: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

A visitor looks at a Mercedes-Benz smart mini car on the press day of the 10th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2008), in Beijing, China, April 20, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

A model shows a jeep concept car on the press day of the 10th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2008), in Beijing, China, April 20, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)