Paris Motor Show opens with Chinese carmakers gaining share

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The Paris Motor Show opened this week with over 200 brands competing, as Chinese carmakers including BYD, Geely and Xpeng continue to gain market share in Europe.

The Paris Motor Show, the world's oldest, opened this week in the French capital with over 200 auto sector brands on display. Chinese carmakers including BYD, Geely, Xpeng, Zeekr, Omoda, Jaecoo and Chery have descended on the show in record numbers, drawing significant attention as their market share has surged across Europe over the past decade.

The competition reflects a broader market shift. European carmakers are fighting back with their own latest models and innovations. Among the notable launches is Geely's Monjaro, a family SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain that the company is positioning as its flagship model going forward. Alpine has also debuted a new Special Projects division, launching the A310 Vision, a limited-production car drawing on the company's Formula One heritage.

The show comes as the EU announced a deal with China to limit imports of hybrids. The rivalry between Chinese and European automakers has prompted accusations of unfair competition as the global automotive landscape continues to shift towards electrification.

How it is being reported

• Paris Motor Show 2026: BYD, Geely and the 2CV comebackFrom the revival of the Citroën 2CV to bold pushes by Geely, BYD and Omoda, this year’s Paris Motor Show revealed how nostalgia, electrification and Chinese ambition are reshaping the global car market. Ooh la la and welcome to Paris. We are in the beautiful French capital for the 2026 Mondial de l’Auto, otherwise known [...]City AM · 14 Oct, 12:33
• Paris Motor Show: Agreeable Assets for the High-Net-Worth IndividualAs the automotive landscape shifts toward electrification, the global supercar market continues to be dragged, perhaps reluctantly, in the same direction, writes Tim Barnes-Clay. Once ruled by raw mechanical power, modern supercars are increasingly judged on innovation, alternative fuels, and, in some cases, scarcity through limited production runs. The 2026 Paris Motor Show, held at [...]City AM · 14 Oct, 12:32
• Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats upThe biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest models, as the EU announced a deal with China to limit the imports of hybrids. France 24's Charles Pellegrin has been speaking with CEOs of both Chinese and European carmakers.France 24 · 12 Oct, 22:03
• Chinese cars vs Europe: Who will win the battle for the market?The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present, rivalling for attention with their latest models and innovations. This competition for attention mirrors the competition for market share. This is especially true between local European brands and Chinese ones which have seen their sales surge on the continent over the past ten years – prompting accusations of unfair competition. Report by Charles Pellegrin, FRANCE 24’s business editor.France 24 · 12 Oct, 17:20
• 2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivalsThe Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are among those present and getting lots of attention as their market share has surged in the past few years. In this edition, we speak to John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, about the challenge these new competitors represent for the European and North American auto sectors.France 24 · 12 Oct, 15:30

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