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Monday, April 23, 2012

Lamborghini Urus, Ford Focus ST and more unveiled at Beijing auto show - Washington Post

Toyota's cars, including the Vios, center, are on display at the event.

April 23, 2012

Toyota's cars, including the Vios, center, are on display at the event.

Lamborghini President and Chief Executive Officer Stephan Winkelmann speaks next to the Lamborghini URUS concept SUV. The Urus is the company's first SUV in two decades, according to Bloomberg. The SUV has a 600-horsepower engine and 24-inch wheels.

April 23, 2012

Lamborghini President and Chief Executive Officer Stephan Winkelmann speaks next to the Lamborghini URUS concept SUV. The Urus is the company's first SUV in two decades, according to Bloomberg. The SUV has a 600-horsepower engine and 24-inch wheels.

Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby poses with a new Volvo V40 April 23. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour in about 6.7 seconds.

April 23, 2012

Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby poses with a new Volvo V40 April 23. The vehicle can accelerate from 0 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour in about 6.7 seconds.

Visitors look at Ford's EcoBoost 1.0 liter engine.

April 23, 2012

Visitors look at Ford's EcoBoost 1.0 liter engine.

A worker cleans a Citroen DS5 at the auto show. Global car makers are counting on China to maintain growth in their premium offerings, even as all the signs point to an overall slowing in the world's largest auto market. Even conservative forecasts have China's automobile market surging to 30 million vehicles a year by 2020 from last year's 18 million.

April 23, 2012

A worker cleans a Citroen DS5 at the auto show. Global car makers are counting on China to maintain growth in their premium offerings, even as all the signs point to an overall slowing in the world's largest auto market. Even conservative forecasts have China's automobile market surging to 30 million vehicles a year by 2020 from last year's 18 million.

Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche, center, speaks to the media after he unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style. China's premium car market should grow 15 percent to 20 percent this year, Zetsche said, adding that Daimler's sales should at least match that rate. Zetsche also said he expects the company's Mercedes-Benz luxury brand to increase sales in Europe this year.

April 23, 2012

Daimler AG Chief Executive Officer Dieter Zetsche, center, speaks to the media after he unveiled the Mercedes-Benz Concept Style. China's premium car market should grow 15 percent to 20 percent this year, Zetsche said, adding that Daimler's sales should at least match that rate. Zetsche also said he expects the company's Mercedes-Benz luxury brand to increase sales in Europe this year.

A model stands beside a 'Haval E' vehicle by Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors.

April 23, 2012

A model stands beside a 'Haval E' vehicle by Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors.

Wang Chuanfu, founder and chairman of Chinese automaker BYD, introduces the new BYD F3. The car has a 1.5T engine, according to reports.

April 23, 2012

Wang Chuanfu, founder and chairman of Chinese automaker BYD, introduces the new BYD F3. The car has a 1.5T engine, according to reports.

The newly unveiled BYD Qin, which is a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

April 23, 2012

The newly unveiled BYD Qin, which is a plug-in hybrid vehicle.

A man takes a photo next to a model at the auto show.

April 23, 2012

A man takes a photo next to a model at the auto show.

A model stands beside a 'B11' car by Chinese manufacturer Hawtai Motors.

April 23, 2012

A model stands beside a 'B11' car by Chinese manufacturer Hawtai Motors.

A Mazda Shinari Design concept car is on display.

April 23, 2012

A Mazda Shinari Design concept car is on display.

Toyota's latest NS4 plug-in hybrid concept car comes with a blind spot monitor and four different glass technologies that help with fuel efficiency.

April 23, 2012

Toyota's latest NS4 plug-in hybrid concept car comes with a blind spot monitor and four different glass technologies that help with fuel efficiency.

The latest model of the Rolls Royce Phantom Series II.

April 23, 2012

The latest model of the Rolls Royce Phantom Series II.

A model poses with the latest Jeep on display at the auto show where visitors will see the worldwide launch of 120 new vehicle models, 36 of them from international brands.

April 23, 2012

A model poses with the latest Jeep on display at the auto show where visitors will see the worldwide launch of 120 new vehicle models, 36 of them from international brands.

A boy poses for a photo next to a Volvo C30 electric car. Volvo plans to launch 10 new models in China by 2020, its chairman, Li Shufu, said.

April 23, 2012

A boy poses for a photo next to a Volvo C30 electric car. Volvo plans to launch 10 new models in China by 2020, its chairman, Li Shufu, said.

Ford Focus ST is on display at the show. The car has a 2-liter EcoBoost engine.

April 23, 2012

Ford Focus ST is on display at the show. The car has a 2-liter EcoBoost engine.

Models stand next to the Mini Cooper S.

April 23, 2012

Models stand next to the Mini Cooper S.

The Ford EcoSport crossover vehicle has a 1-liter, 'three-cylinder Ecoboost engine,' Ford says.

April 23, 2012

The Ford EcoSport crossover vehicle has a 1-liter, "three-cylinder Ecoboost engine," Ford says.

A model stands next to a BMW i3 Concept electric car. BMW Group expects percentage sales growth in China to climb by double digits in 2012, a senior executive said.

April 23, 2012

A model stands next to a BMW i3 Concept electric car. BMW Group expects percentage sales growth in China to climb by double digits in 2012, a senior executive said.

A cameraman films Nissan's latest concept and electronic car the Esflow.

April 23, 2012

A cameraman films Nissan's latest concept and electronic car the Esflow.

A visitor sitting in a Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet speaks to a staff member at the auto show. Volkswagen is shifting its expansion in China to the western region where Europe's largest car maker needs more production bases to strengthen its dominance in the world's biggest auto market.

April 23, 2012

A visitor sitting in a Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet speaks to a staff member at the auto show. Volkswagen is shifting its expansion in China to the western region where Europe's largest car maker needs more production bases to strengthen its dominance in the world's biggest auto market.

A worker cleans a Chevrolet Code 130R. The vehicle is a four-seater coupe.

April 23, 2012

A worker cleans a Chevrolet Code 130R. The vehicle is a four-seater coupe.

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is on display. According to the company, this is 'the fastest Ferrari ever built.' The car boasts a 740-horsepower engine and can go from 0 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour in about 3 seconds.

April 23, 2012

Ferrari F12 Berlinetta is on display. According to the company, this is "the fastest Ferrari ever built." The car boasts a 740-horsepower engine and can go from 0 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour in about 3 seconds.

A worker cleans the floor at the auto show.

April 23, 2012

A worker cleans the floor at the auto show.

A visitor takes a photo of an Audi Q3 40 car with a Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection engine.

April 23, 2012

A visitor takes a photo of an Audi Q3 40 car with a Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection engine.

Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche, third from right, stands with British singer Jessie J, second from right, and Daimler executives after he unveiled the Mercedes Benz Style Coupe at the auto show.

April 23, 2012

Daimler AG CEO Dieter Zetsche, third from right, stands with British singer Jessie J, second from right, and Daimler executives after he unveiled the Mercedes Benz Style Coupe at the auto show.

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