European, Chinese Automakers Launch Product Blitz at Paris Car Show in Fight for Market Share

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• European and Chinese automakers are set to unveil as many as 60 new models at the Paris Motor Show opening Monday, with about 20 Chinese brands attending — double the number from 2024 — days after an EU-China agreement that could cut EU imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles by more than half, though implementation details remain undisclosed, according to Investing.com.
• Chinese automaker Changan launched two new brands, Nevo and Avatr, at the show; Geely Auto CEO Alex Nan hosted an event on a floating gallery on the Seine emphasizing a deepened partnership with Renault and "commitment to Europe," after announcing in July plans to produce an electric SUV at a former Ford plant in Spain. BYD and Chery also significantly expanded their presence, and Aito was introduced as a new Chinese brand at the show.
• Jefferies said BYD, Chery and SAIC's MG brand — which accounted for 90% of Chinese-brand hybrid sales in the EU from January to August 2026 — stand to be hit hardest by the EU-China deal. China's domestic car sales fell 20% in H1 2026, intensifying pressure to expand overseas as the US market remains largely closed to Chinese automakers; the EU has levied tariffs on Chinese battery-electric vehicles since October 2024 and is preparing "Made in Europe" rules requiring minimum local content for EVs.

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