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Chinese carmakers intensify their European challenge at the Paris show
Chinese manufacturers expand their presence at the Paris Motor Show as they seek new customers across Europe.
12 October 2026 1 min read 2 views
The Paris Motor Show highlights the advance of Chinese carmakers. Brands such as BYD, Leapmotor and Dongfeng are displaying new models and strengthening their commercial presence, aiming to grow in an increasingly competitive European market.
The main battleground is electric mobility, where Chinese groups offer aggressive pricing and mature technology. Their expansion is taking place in a difficult environment, marked by trade tensions and additional European Union duties on electric cars made in China.