Paris Show - Mondial de l'Automobile 2010

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Paris shows automakers not beaten down

Let's see now, anything interesting happen in the last week? Hmmm.. Oh, yes, Paris. What a show! Sales in some…

PARIS SHOW: Lexus on target in Europe

Toyota luxury brand Lexus estimates sales of around 30,000 units in Europe this year – in line with its forecasts.…

PARIS WRAP: Industry oozes confidence with stunning concepts – and EVs

Road-ready electric vehicles and other eco-friendly cars were the dominant theme of the 2010 Paris motor show. Renault unveiled four…

PARIS SHOW: GM Luton van decision before year’s end

A decision over continued commercial vehicle production after 2013 at Vauxhall's Luton plant will be made within the next six…

PARIS SHOW: Europe must act fast on EVs – Reilly

European governments and carmakers will have to get their act together quickly over electric vehicles or get over run by…

PARIS SHOW: Honda chief sees car/motorcycle common ground

Honda UK managing director David Hodgetts is one of the few car chiefs who sells motorcycles as well (BMW is…

PARIS SHOW: Ford’s C-platform strategy adds up

Ford's new Focus, on show in Paris, is "lower and sleeker" than the outgoing model "which won't suit everyone", Ford…

PARIS SHOW: Lotus stuns tous le monde with five new models

Five new models in five years; pre-Paris hype by Lotus didn't disappoint as the Norfolk car maker launched a new…

PARIS SHOW: Honda rides out the economic storm

Honda Europe's British chief Ken Keir said, that like other carmakers, the company was suffering the effects of the 'pull-forward'…

PARIS SHOW: Saab-BMW engine deal could herald more partnerships: Muller

Saab chairman Victor Muller said this week's announcement of an engine tie-up with BMW could signal the start of other partnerships.…