Paris Auto Show
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The fully electric Jeep Avenger is confirmed to receive a four-wheel-drive system.
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4Ever Trophy concept previews modern Renault 4 crossover
Both the Renault 4 and Renault 5 nameplates will be resurrected for the electric era.
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Jeep Avenger debuts at 2022 Paris auto show as brand's first EV
Jeep's first electric vehicle is a crossover even smaller than the compact Renegade.
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Alpenglow hydrogen hypercar concept previews new Alpine look
The Alpenglow concept previews design elements bound for future Alpine road cars, as well as the brand's upcoming LMDh racer.
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Renault Twizy lives on as the Mobilize Duo
Renault has revealed a new generation of its urban runabout with tandem seating.
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Alpine A110 sports car spawns hardcore R variant
Alpine has unveiled a lighter, track-focused version of the mid-engine A110.
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The spirit of the Renault R5 Turbo lives on in an electric drift special.
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Alpine concept, modern Renault 4 set for 2022 Paris auto show
French performance marque Alpine is developing 3 EVs, and an upcoming concept will likely preview one.
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Paris auto show to return in 2022
The Paris auto show, rebranded Paris Automotive Week, will return in October 2022.
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2020 Paris motor show isn't canceled, but will get a rethink due to coronavirus
Automakers won't display their cars at the 2020 Paris motor show this October.
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This Week's Top Photos: The 2018 Paris auto show edition
BMW used this week's 2018 Paris auto show to unveil a new 3-Series, the nameplate's seventh generation. The new car is bigger and bolder than ever, and BMW is confident it will set the new standard in sport sedan qualities such as ride and handling when it hits showrooms next March. We can't wait...
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Ferrari 812 Superfast-based Monza speedsters debut in Paris, first of new Icona series
Ferrari fans longing for a return to the elegance of the marque's earlier cars are in for a real treat as the automaker has just launched a pair of stunners based on the 812 Superfast. They're called the Monza SP1 and SP2, with the “SP” in the name referencing Ferrari's Special Projects...
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The Lexus RC is a worthy option in the entry-level luxury coupe segment. It combines excellent build quality with solid performance, although it isn't quite at the same dynamic level as its German rivals. Following an introduction for 2015, the RC is now at the midway point in its life cycle and has been given an update to keep it looking and feeling fresh as it enters 2019. The updated car made its debut on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show and will be in showrooms in November, with prices starting at $41,145, excluding destination. The biggest change is to the design of the headlights...
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Toyota Yaris GR Sport revealed at 2018 Paris auto show
Toyota used this week's 2018 Paris auto show to present the new GR Sport version of its Yaris subcompact hatch. GR Sport represents the entry-level trim from Toyota's new GR performance sub-brand launched last year in Japan. GR stands for Gazoo Racing, Toyota's official motorsport department, and...
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10 things we learned from the 2018 Paris auto show
The 2018 Paris auto show delivered a handful of surprises for American car enthusiasts, albeit l'addition attached to each was mostly weighty. This year's most significant reveal for U.S. buyers certainly came from Mercedes-Benz—although which one is debatable. The new 2019 BMW 3-Series was...
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Shelby Series 2 surprises in Paris
Shelby is officially back with an updated version of its in-house sports car. The Shelby Series 2 made a surprise visit this week to the 2018 Paris auto show, which provided the first real look at the revised roadster. The trick is that the car isn't actually new. It's the same body, and the...
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2019 Kia Niro EV sneak peek: More range, more details, more coming
The Kia Niro EV made its European stop Tuesday, likely the last stop on its world tour before a U.S. model is revealed. The Niro EV that showed at the 2018 Paris auto show gave us the most detailed look at the electric crossover heading to the U.S. next year, although Kia hasn't yet said when the...
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Smart previews future look with ForEase speedster concept
Smart this year is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the start of sales of the original ForTwo, and part of the celebrations included the unveiling of the ForEase concept on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. The ForEase is based on the battery-powered Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio but has been...
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Audi Sport's R8 LMS racing into the 2019 motorsport season made a pit stop on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. The version shown is designed for GT3 competition but Audi Sport also offers an R8 LMS GT4. Crucially, the car shown features the design bound for an updated version of the R8 road car due in showrooms next year, a prototype for which is shown below. Revealed on the race car is the wider, more aggressive grille design that's destined for the road car. We also get a look at the new cutout in the rear fascia, which on the road car will be covered by a mesh element. Audi Sport said...
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GAC global expansion continues with GS5 debut at 2018 Paris auto show
GAC Motor is on track to become the first major Chinese automaker to launch in the United States. The state-owned automaker said in 2017 it plans to start selling cars in the U.S. in 2019, with the mid-size GS8 SUV (shown below) confirmed as one of the first models, though the current trade war...
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Vietnam's Vinfast launches at Paris auto show with pair of rebodied BMWs
Vietnam is getting into the vehicle manufacturing business with its own brand. Called Vinfast, the first two products from the newly established car company include a mid-size sedan and SUV, and they were presented to the public for the first time on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. But rather...
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2019 Audi SQ2 crossover debuts with 296 horsepower
Audi’s smallest crossover in the United States is the Q3 but overseas there’s a slightly smaller Q2 on sale. The vehicle made its debut at the 2016 Geneva motor show and on Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show a sporty version was added to the lineup: the SQ2. As expected, the mechanical...
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2019 BMW i3 debuts with 42.2-KWH battery, 153-mile range
The 2019 BMW i3 starting production in November will benefit from a bigger battery capable of an estimated 153 miles of range, BMW confirmed Tuesday at the 2018 Paris auto show. It will be the second time the automaker has upgraded the i3's battery since the electric car's 2014 launch. The last...
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Renault EZ-Ultimo self-driving concept wants to make ride hailing more luxurious
Rounding out a trio or Renault "EZ" self-driving car concepts is the EZ-Ultimo. The French brand debuted the latest concept at the 2018 Paris auto show on Tuesday with an eye on turning ride hailing into something more premium. Like the earlier EZ self-driving concepts (EZ-Go and EZ-Pro), Renault...
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