Paris Motor Show opens with record Chinese presence and a new EU-China deal on hybrid imports
The Paris Motor Show has opened with a record number of Chinese car brands, while European makers present their latest models. The European Union has also announced a deal with China to limit hybrid vehicle imports.
The biennial Paris Motor Show has opened in the French capital with a record number of Chinese car brands taking part, France 24 reported on 12 October 2026. The event matters because it highlights growing competition between Chinese and European carmakers in the European market.
European makers respond
European carmakers are responding to the growing Chinese presence by showcasing their latest models at the show.
Deal on hybrid imports
Around the time of the show, the European Union, the bloc of member states that sets common trade policy, announced a deal with China to limit imports of hybrid vehicles. The source gives no details on what the limits are or when they take effect.
Talks with industry chiefs
France 24 journalist Charles Pellegrin has spoken with chief executives of both Chinese and European carmakers about the situation.
