Over 1,600 companies from 14 countries and regions are taking part in Auto China 2016 which launched on Monday, April 25, in Beijing. Auto China, also known as the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, is a biennal event that has been held in China's capital since 1990 and is considered one of the top auto shows in the world.
© AP Photo / Andy WongA model poses next to a Cowin Auto X3 SUV on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
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A model poses next to a Cowin Auto X3 SUV on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
© AP Photo / Ng Han GuanVisitors examine a Ford concept car on display at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
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Visitors examine a Ford concept car on display at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
© AP Photo / Ng Han GuanFormer car models take on new roles as presenters of live online shows using their mobile phones and selfie sticks at the Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
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Former car models take on new roles as presenters of live online shows using their mobile phones and selfie sticks at the Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
© AP Photo / Andy WongJournalists take pictures of a new Jeep Renegade model after it was unveiled at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. April 25, 2016.
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Journalists take pictures of a new Jeep Renegade model after it was unveiled at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. April 25, 2016.
© REUTERS / Damir SagoljA girl types on a computer as she demonstrates the interior of a new Volvo S90 during the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
A girl types on a computer as she demonstrates the interior of a new Volvo S90 during the Auto China 2016 auto show in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
© REUTERS / Kim Kyung-HoonA Nissan IDS concept car is presented during the Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
A Nissan IDS concept car is presented during the Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
© AP Photo / Ng Han GuanWorkers gather near a DS Automobile 6 SUV model displayed at the Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
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Workers gather near a DS Automobile 6 SUV model displayed at the Auto China 2016 in Beijing. April 25, 2016.
© REUTERS / Jason Lee A visitor of the the Auto China 2016 in Beijing takes a "selfie" while sitting in a new BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. April 25, 2016.
A visitor of the the Auto China 2016 in Beijing takes a "selfie" while sitting in a new BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car. April 25, 2016.
© AP Photo / Ng Han GuanAttendees are silhouetted near Toyota Motor Corp's concept car FCV Plus during a press conference held prior to the launch of the Auto China 2016 exhibition in Beijing. April 24, 2016.
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Attendees are silhouetted near Toyota Motor Corp's concept car FCV Plus during a press conference held prior to the launch of the Auto China 2016 exhibition in Beijing. April 24, 2016.
© AP Photo / Mark SchiefelbeinAttendees snap smartphone pictures of a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck during a promotional event held prior to the launch of the biennial Auto China car show in Beijing. April 23, 2016.
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Attendees snap smartphone pictures of a Ford F-150 Raptor pickup truck during a promotional event held prior to the launch of the biennial Auto China car show in Beijing. April 23, 2016.