imported cars at the Beijing Motor Show in Beijing...

A model stands next to a Toyota FT-HS at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing Sunday, April 20, 2008.

A model stands next to a New Ford Fiesta at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing Sunday, April 20, 2008.

A model stands next to a Toyota Hybrid at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing Sunday, April 20, 2008.

Visitors look at Mercedes SLK 350 at the Auto China 2008 auto show in Beijing Sunday, April 20, 2008.

Visitors admire various imported cars at the Beijing Motor Show in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The annual auto show is held from April 20-28.

Visitors admire various imported cars at the Beijing Motor Show in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The annual auto show is held from April 20-28.

Visitors admire various imported cars at the Beijing Motor Show in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The annual auto show is held from April 20-28.

The Dodge Zeo Li-Ion Electric is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Jeep Sahara Wrangler Unlimited is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Nissan Pivo2 is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Nissan Pivo2 is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

A man stands beside an 8.5-meter long limousine produced by Lincoln Towncar at the Beijing Motor Show in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The annual auto show is held from April 20-28 .

The Geely TX4 is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLK is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Smart ForTwo is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Jeep Sahara Wrangler Unlimited is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Mini Cooper Clubman is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

The Geely TX4 is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

Various latest car models are displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere. AFP PHOTO

The new Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is displayed at the Auto China 2008 in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top carmakers gathered in force in China for the Beijing Auto Show 2008, hoping the rapidly growing Chinese market will offset the gloom in the industry elsewhere.

A visitor admires a Mini Cooper car at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force April 20 for the eight-day auto show, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008 as sales around the world slumped, organisers said.

Visitors look at a car made by German auto manufacturer BMW at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force April 20 for the eight-day auto show, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008 as sales around the world slumped, organisers said.

Visitors view an imported luxury car at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force April 20 for the eight-day auto show, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008 as sales around the world slumped, organisers said.

Two models pose for photographs with a car made by Chinese auto manufacturer Chery at Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing on April 20, 2008. The world's top car-makers descended on China in force April 20 for the eight-day auto show, which is expected to attract up to 600,000 prospective buyers. Top manufacturers are hoping to cash in on China's booming market which rose by 20 percent to 1.85 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2008 as sales around the world slumped, organisers said.