Paris Motor Show: What to look out for
A number of important new models are set to be revealed as event returns after four years.
It’s been four years since the Paris Motor Show was last held, with the Covid pandemic having put the brakes on the event.
But next week sees the return of the famed Mondial de l’Auto, and a number of important new models are poised to be revealed.
Here are the key cars to look out for at the show, which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles between October 17 and 23.
Alpine Alpenglow
Since Alpine was revived in 2017, the A110 has gone down a storm with sports car fans. The brand continues to tweak and improve it, with a more extreme A110 R model being shown in Paris.
But the real highlight is the Alpenglow. It’s a futuristic concept car that previews what’s to come from Alpine in the future. That means more wild and adventurous styling, while the concept also uses a hydrogen powertrain – a potential hint at what Alpine wants to drive its sports cars with in the coming years.
BYD
The next few years are set to see an influx of Chinese automotive brands being introduced to Europe, including the UK. And one of them making a bold entry at Paris will be BYD. You might have never heard of the brand, but on a global level it’s a massive deal, selling more EVs than any other manufacturer.
