• A custom stretched Range Rover SUV is readied for display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Adrian Bradshaw / EPA
    A custom stretched Range Rover SUV is readied for display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Adrian Bradshaw / EPA
  • An Audi TT offroad concept car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    An Audi TT offroad concept car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • Workers set up a car at the Mazda stand at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    Workers set up a car at the Mazda stand at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • Lamborghini cars on display at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    Lamborghini cars on display at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • Visitors take photos of a Lincoln MKX SUV concept car during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    Visitors take photos of a Lincoln MKX SUV concept car during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • Models pose with a Hongqi L5 car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    Models pose with a Hongqi L5 car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • An Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20, 2014. Jason Lee / Reuters
    An Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge concept car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20, 2014. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • Visitors take pictures of a McLaren car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    Visitors take pictures of a McLaren car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • A visitor takes a photo of a McLaren car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    A visitor takes a photo of a McLaren car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • A BMW Vision Future Luxury concept car is displayed during its world premiere ceremony at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    A BMW Vision Future Luxury concept car is displayed during its world premiere ceremony at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • A visitor uses his mobile phone as he sits in an Audi R8 Spyder during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    A visitor uses his mobile phone as he sits in an Audi R8 Spyder during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • Staff members place a new Toyota Corolla car for display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    Staff members place a new Toyota Corolla car for display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • A Volkswagen XL1 hybrid car is displayed during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    A Volkswagen XL1 hybrid car is displayed during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • A Rolls Royce Ghost extended wheelbase car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    A Rolls Royce Ghost extended wheelbase car on display during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
  • Daimler AG chief executive Dieter Zetsche speaks to the media during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    Daimler AG chief executive Dieter Zetsche speaks to the media during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • An Infiniti Q30 concept car is displayed during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
    An Infiniti Q30 concept car is displayed during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. Jason Lee / Reuters
  • A Bugatti car is on display at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP
    A Bugatti car is on display at the China International Exhibition Center during Auto China 2014 in Beijing, on April 20. AFP

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In pictures: Auto China 2014 exhibition

Liz Claus

April 20, 2014

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Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China’s biggest car show, but lacklustre growth and environmental restrictions in the world’s largest car market have thrown uncertainty into the mix. More than 1,100 vehicles are being showcased at the auto show, which opens to the public on April 21.

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