New Chinese brands drive curiosity at the Mondial de l'Auto car show in Paris

By Jeremy Wilks Published on 19/10/2026 - 15:40 GMT+2 Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Share Facebook Twitter Flipboard Send Reddit Linkedin Messenger Telegram VK Bluesky Threads Whatsapp Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Copied Half a million visitors flocked to Paris for the Mondial de l'Auto, with the presence of new Chinese brands drawing large crowds of curious European car fans. Twenty-five Chinese carmakers were among the 60 on display this year, offering many visitors their first chance to see such their models in the metal. Marques such as Zeekr, Changan, Denza and AITO are emerging onto the European market, and the Paris car show is an important moment for them to promote their unique technology and style. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This biennial event comes amid trade tensions between Europe and China, including a new deal to limit the number of hybrid cars exported from China to the EU, and Chinese firms now making cars in European factories to sidestep tariffs. Go to accessibility shortcuts Share Comments Add Euronews on Google Read more Celine Dion surprises Paris Fashion Week with performance at L'Oréal show First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo France warns Shein amid protest over child-pornography-linked sex dolls Show China Technology Paris Cars Comments