2008 Beijing Auto Show

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We weren't quite sure what to expect at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show. A booming economy has created a huge car-buying middle class in China, so there's now an equally massive Chinese car industry rising up to meet the demand. In addition to the traditional players like GM, Ford and Toyota, there were dozens of brand-new car companies attempting to grab their own share of this lucrative market.

One of those new companies is Geely; and it introduced a sleek, new coupe that was one of the most talked about cars at the show. The Dongfeng BF is another home-grown car that made its debut in Beijing. It's a small hatchback that will spawn several other variants over the next few years.

When it came to world cars that we'll see in the U.S., there was a healthy batch of luxury models. The 2009 Audi Q5, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 and the top-of-the-line 2009 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S all hit the stage for the first time. And that's not all, so check out our latest blogs, news stories and photos from Beijing to see what's happening in the most active car market in the world.