At least four Chinese automakers are expected to take display space at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, US media reported.

Including China's Geely Automobile companies, Hunan Chang Feng Group, Great Wall Motor Company and Hebei Zhongxing Automobile Company, are also in talks for display space in Cobo Hall of the January 2007 show, said the Detroit News.

US show officials said it's a prelude for the entry of Chinese-made cars to the United States.

The Chinese government also hope that automobiles will become an increasingly important component of the country's exports.