Beijing Auto Show 2014

A visitor poses for a photo in a McLaren car on display at the China International Exhibition Center during the Auto China 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, April 20, 2014. 

Leading automakers are gathering in Beijing for the kickoff of China's biggest car show, but lackluster 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. 

Volkswagen XL1

A Volkswagen XL1 hybrid car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014. 

Volkswagen will keep expanding Chinese operations and start selling battery-powered cars in the biggest auto market as the country rewards electric-vehicle buyers to tackle air pollution. 

Lincoln MKX

A Lincoln MKX SUV concept car is displayed at Auto China 2014 in Beijing, April 20, 2014. 

Ford Motor Co.'s premium brand may be late to China's luxury boom, but its top executives say the upscale car market still has plenty of steam left for growth to make its debut later this year worthwhile.

Beijing

Toyota Camatte

Fiat

Volvo

BMW

Nissan

Jeep

Mercedes Benz

Infiniti Q30

BMW X3

Fiat

GM Chevrolet Trax

Lincoln MKX

Volvo

Volkswagen XL1

Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge