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2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals
France 24 Monday 12 October 2026, 14:30 UTC By Charles PELLEGRIN 1 min read
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2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals Issued on: The 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...

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals Issued on: The 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. Related keywords [Image text:] OZEEKK ZEEKR SEEKMORE 8m John Bozella,President and CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation Paris 2026 Paris motor show kicks off amid struggling French sales AGREENERANDMORELOCALFUTURE? BUSINESS FRANCE 24
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