We cover every car debut, get inside scoops, and take you behind the scenes in ParisWelcome to Autocar's coverage of the 2016 Paris motor show. Scroll down ro recap on all the goings-on at the show this year.
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1800 - This is where we disembark at the Autocar UK office. The show is over for today, so it's time to regroup ready for the final day of action tomorrow. Keep refreshing our Paris news homepage as the final stories roll in, and keep an eye on our opinions homepage as our correspondents at the show gather their thoughts and put fingers to keyboards. But until tomorrow, we're off.*
1757 - The results are in from our Paris motor show Autocar readers' favourite poll. We held three rounds of polls to decide the ultimate winner, and from a final between the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce, LaFerrari Aperta, Land Rover Discovery and Porsche Panamera, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce triumphed, with 34% of the overall vote. Thank you for all your votes, and we'll keep you posted on whether the model will be brought to the UK.*
1755 - If you've missed anything from today, all the reveals and news stories, big and small, are in our Paris motor show news feed. There's also extra tidbits on*our*Twitter,*Facebook*and*Instagram*feeds, as well as bespoke videos on our*YouTube channel.*
1750*- Then, today's action got under way. Once again, it started with a bang, as the Honda Civic Type R concept broke cover. Big-hitters of the day were the Renault Trezor concept, Hyundai RN30, Ferrari's limited edition models and Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ were all revealed, while the Nissan Micra blew all expectations away with a bold new look and wide-ranging appeal in our readership. Then, the Audi Q5 took over as top story for the rest of the afternoon.
1740 - Matt Burt is still over at Fiat: "Fiat boss Olivier Francois won't commit to a date when the next-generation Fiat 500 might arrive. It's the 500's 70th birthday next year, sparking speculation that a new one might be ushered in, but the message from the boss is that while the current car is still selling so strongly (as it is across Europe) there's no rush to cook up a new version."
1734 - As the second day - sort of - of the Paris motor show comes to close, let's recap what we've seen. Things started with a bang, as the Land Rover Discovery, one of the most popular cars of this year's show, was unveiled in London before proceedings began. Then, Volkswagen revealed the ID concept, signposting its future and spearheading something of a re-brand for the marque's tarnished reputation.*
1727*- Jim Holder has gained some insight into the biggest story of the decade, the Volkswagen emissions scandal: "Fascinating half hour with VW brand boss Herbert Diess, who embodied contrition and ambition as well as he should. There were no excuses - "morally we did something really wrong" - and many pledges to earn back customer loyalty, plus a polite admission that the company "used to be a bit overstated for me" (read between the lines there).
But what stood out was the determination to spend the next four years building the blocks to succeed with the electric car revolution pioneered by today's ID reveal. Timing, he reckons, is everything - and launching in four years allows the answers to electric propulsion's difficulties to crystallise - namely range, infrastructure and complimentary self-driving and connected tech. Is he right? Nobody has the answer, but you'd be brave to bet against him."
1715 - Seat boss Luca De Meo has described the next Ibiza and small SUV, called Arona, 'game-changing for the brand'. Read the full story here
1705 - ...While Rachel Burgess checks out a more tech-oriented exhibitor: "HERE is by far the most prominent tech company at the show this year with a prominent place on the main thoroughfare. Being owned by BMW Audi and Daimler probably helps..."
1656 - Matt Burt has uncovered some disheartening news: "Prospects of a hard-roofed version of the Fiat 124 Spider appear to be fading. Autocar reported a coupe was in the works but today Fiat chief Olivier Francois said: "We looked at it but it isn't in the plan at the moment". Shame - the fixed-head rally car version shown as a concept earlier this year looked stunning..."
1644 - There's no denying that the sheer volume of coverage of the Paris motor show is testament to its size and importance; our picture editor, Ben Summerell-Youde, has precisely 2222 images from the show. Now someone has to sift through them.
1635 - Andrew Frankel's been chatting to Mercedes-Benz execs: "Mercedes-Benz marketting boss Dr Jens Thiemer is not underestimating the challenge posed by our all electric future. Talking to Autocar at the launch of its all new EQ product brand, he said: ‘After 130 years, the race begins from zero again.’"
1625 - It'll be an exciting World Rally Championship with today's reveals racing against one another; the Toyota Yaris WRC and the Hyundai i20 WRC challenger.*
1615 - Remember, you can keep up with all the action on our*Twitter,*Facebook*and*Instagram*feeds, so make sure to keep checking us across all of our media to get up-to-the-minute updates. Keep refreshing this page for all the action too, of course.
1605 - Full story on the Jaguar XF Sportbrake is here, get all the details and new information we have
1555 - Matt Burt likes to be direct with car execs: ""Is diesel going to die?" It's a question I've lobbed into a few interviews with car company execs today. Responses were mixed, but the key theme was how tightening legislation and the need to use technology to force down emissions could drive up the price of cars fitted with diesel engines considerably."
1549 - If you want to watch Ferrari's press conference, it's uploaded the whole thing to YouTube:*
1545 - Matt Burt witnessed Jeep boss Mike Manley's flying visit: "Jeep chief Mike Manley on good form, despite jetting in from the US for a whistle stop visit to the show. His good mood could be down to strong sales of Renegade and high hopes for the new Compass crossover, launched in Brazil earlier this week."
1540 - One of the bigger stories to come out of the show is Mercedes' announcement that it is developing a hypercar to rival the AM-RB 001
1531 - It feels like an age since we first saw it, but it's finally here - the Skoda Kodiaq has officially been revealed
1525 - One of the more outlandish cars at the show - the Toyota FCV Plus concept - made its European debut today.*
1519*- Jaguar has confirmed that there will be an estate version of the XF - the Sportbrake - and it will arrive in 2017. Full story to follow.
1514 - Interestingly, Hyundai has opted out of showgirls on its RN30 concept stand, instead posing a man in a race suit next to the car.*
1510 - Anyone else think that the Golf GTI's position next to the ID in VW's Paris show backdrop is a subtle hint at a sporting model?
1506 - So what exactly does the next Honda Civic Type-R need to exhibit in order to excel? Jim Holder's on the case
1459 - Audi has announced that it will broadcast the opening of the factory where its new Q5 will be built here. The opening takes place tomorrow.
1454 - Get the full story on Dieter Zetsche's response to suggestions that diesel is dying post-emissions-scandal here
1450 - How are you enjoying the show? Will you be visiting, or browsing the Autocar website to get up-to-date with all the reveals? Let us know your Paris motor show plan - autocar@haymarket.com
1446 - Seat confirmed the name of its Nissan Juke-sized SUV - the Arona. Get the full story here.
1442 - ...This comes just moments after his company revealed the first in a new range of electric vehicles: the Generation EQ
1435 -*Mercedes-Benz boss Dr Dieter Zetsche has claimed it would be*‘absolutely stupid’ for diesel-powered passenger cars to be allowed to*die out in the wake of the emissions scandal. Read more on our Paris motor show news homepage very soon
1428 -*Another Audi reveal, this time it's the RS3 LMS racer.*
1424 - An unexpected big hitter from this year's show is the Nissan Micra. Its bold new look has clearly caught the eye of our readers, catch up on its reveal here
1419*- Take a look at the full set of pictures for the Audi Q5, direct from its unveiling in Paris. Let us know what you think about it - will it top the segment, or will it flop?
1416*- We reckon this'll be making waves long after its pre-Paris reveal last night. Catch up on the reveal of the Land Rover Discovery here
1409*- Breaking news: Vauxhall is to develop an electric vehicle for the UK market, even though the Ampera-e won't be brought to the UK.*
1404 PROMOTED -*Fancy a guided tour of Seat stand at the Paris Motor Show? From the new Seat Ateca X-Perience to a 4D interactive press conference, see the highlights of the stand in a special video. It’s part of an Autocar and Seat partnership to bring you live coverage from the Barcelona firm’s stand throughout the Paris Motor Show. To take a look, click here.
1357*- A big announcement from Peugeot, as well as adding to the EV-trend at this year's show - Peugeot has just revealed plans for three plug-in hybrids and two fully-electric cars within the next five years
1353 -*Porsche just revealed the 911 GT3 Cup racer:
1347*- Not long to go now to vote for your favourite at the Paris motor show. We whittled the cars down over the past week to four finalists, and this is how things are totting up right now:*
1343*- Speaking of which, keep an eye on our YouTube channel; we're doing walk-arounds of all the key cars, so get a closer look at your favourite.*
1337 - Fancy watching Citroen's press conference as it happened at the show? Citroen has very kindly uploaded it to its YouTube channel:*
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1334 - Volkswagen's looking to Apple's sales structure for inspiration on how to re-invent the car with the ID, says Rachel Burgess: "There will be range of battery options when the ID goes on sale, with the minimum range of 400km offered. It was likened to getting different amounts of memory in an iPhone."
1329 - Mitsubishi has just released this video to accompany the reveal of its Ground Tourer PHEV concept:*
1325 - Rachel's still over at Renault, with more exciting, but tentative, news: "Renault Sport boss Patrice Ratti confirmed that he still can’t confirm production of the R.S.16 concept we reported on earlier this year. He admitted he had hoped "to have a decision by September”, but alas, it is not yet definite. We’re confident it will happen."
1321 - It's rapid-fire releases over at Paris, the Lexus UX concept has just broken cover:
1320 - And the Audi RS3 Saloon joins Audi's high-performance family:*
1315 - More Audis, hot off the show floor - the Audi A5 Sportback and S5 Sportback
1312 - Rachel Burgess is also rubbing shoulders with Renault: "Renault Sport boss Patrice Ratti tells me his favourite RS is the Megane RS 275 Trophy R, describing it as very light, powerful and very agile. “It’s very quick for real drivers and very fun for people who live to drive but don’t drive very well, like me!” I’m sure he’s just being modest."
1308 - Some news, direct from Jim Holder and the Renault stand: "Existing Zoe owners will be able to buy or lease the new battery pack, with details of how to do so expected at the end of this year"
1304 - And here it is! Get your first look at the new Audi Q5, which we expect to be one of the biggest stars of this year's Paris motor show, and one of the most hotly anticipated cars of the year:
1300 - Here comes the Audi Q5...
1256 - Matt Burt's chatting with*Renault's head of design Laurens van den Acker, "who has a spring in his step following the hugely positive reaction to the Trezor concept car. It took 18 months from start to finish, because van den Acker insisted it was completed to the highest standard possible. "We could have rushed it, had parts that didn't quite fit or that were hanging on, but much better that it is just so, so you can get up close and see and feel it." A concept in the truest sense, van den Acker also delighted in a project where he and his team could truly express themselves. "There's pressure on every production car to be a success - here we could explore what's possible," he says"
1253 -*The team in Paris are darting in and out of interviews across the show, so stay tuned throughout the next few days for all the information coming your way on the biggest reveals, from the biggest names in motoring.*
1247 - Matt Burt's getting the inside scoop on the Toyota Yaris WRC, though: "Snuck around the back of the Toyota stand in time to see motorsport's biggest boss, FIA president Jean Todt, leaving via a side door after watching the unveiling of Toyota's Yaris World Rally Car."
1245 - Not long now until the wraps come off the new Audi Q5. Here in the UK we think this could be one of the big cars at the show, so our guys in Paris are likely getting the best spot they can for the big reveal...
1240 - And there it is - the Toyota Yaris WRC. Can you tell who one of the big sponsors is?
1235 - The cheapest car on sale in the UK has been given a refresh - get your first look here at the tweaked Dacia Sandero
1231 - "Toyoda says the Yaris WRC car will play a part in the brand's autonomous driving road car research, particularly the data derived from its handling characteristics." reports Matt Burt. Who'd have known that autonomous cars would benefit from motorsport of all places?
1227 - There's top banter at the Toyota announcement: "Toyota's rally team chief Tommi Makinen, who won 4 WRC titles with Mitsubishi, has just appeared on stage wearing a red shirt. "Is that Toyota red or Mitsubishi red?" quipped Toyoda."
1225 - Matt Burt is at the heart of a "Huge crowd at Toyota, where the new Yaris World Rally Car has just been wheeled out."*"It's been 17 years since we last competed in the WRC so you could say we are well rested. But now we are back" said Toyota chief Akio Toyoda.
1222 - The BMW X2 has been unveiled, with a distinctly Volkswagen Scirocco-shaped silhouette, says Jimi Beckwith. Get in touch if you agree, at autocar@haymarket.com
1220 - Volkswagen's also released a glossy video for its ID concept - is this what life will be like a few years from now?*
1215 - Take a closer look at Mercedes' Generation EQ concept; here's the video which accompanies the concept:*
1212*- Matt Burt has been digging on the Renault Zoe: "Renault UK will reveal pricing for the new Zoe with a better driving range closer to its November on-sale date, but the manufacturer’s electric vehicle programme chief, Eric Feunteun, said that the price increase in Europe worked out at around €2500, which equates to about £2150. It could mean the Zoe will work out at between £21-22k in the UK."
1206 - Rachel Burgess sounds off on a less modern appearance on the Jeep stand - and she doesn't mean the Wrangler: "Unsurprisingly I'm not a big fan of the so-called showgirls but the Jeep stand's are the best of the bunch. Cool-looking and perfectly reflective of the brand. (Also, spot the latest garish model here today)."
1201 - Bet you wish you'd gone to this last night. Those of us from Autocar who didn't wish we had!
1158 - Matt Burt's had some thoughts on the Renault Trezor - see if you agree here
1154 - There's been a healthy serving of concept cars for your enjoyment at Paris this year, these are the ones which have had the silk whipped off so far: Honda Civic Type R concept, Hyundai RN30 concept, Mitsubishi GT PHEV concept, Renault Trezor concept,*Mercedes Generation EQ concept, Ssangyong LIV-2 concept and Volkswagen ID concept. Let us know your favourite!*
1151 - Not long now until Infiniti reveals its new engine. Could this be the advance which finally gives it the advantage in the UK market?*
1147 - Jimi Beckwith joins the fanfare around the Nissan Micra: "I'm genuinely shocked at how different the Nissan Micra looks - it's so futuristic-looking and progressively designed, that the word 'unrecognisable' is bound to be one of the most used words when describing it. The cruel nicknames my friends gave to a Micra belonging to one of their parents are long gone."*
1142 - There's a lot of metal at the Paris show, but this is a firm reader favourite, and it's little wonder why...
1138 -*Remember, you can keep up with all the action on our*Twitter,*Facebook*and*Instagram*feeds, so make sure to keep checking us across all of our media to get up-to-the-minute updates. Keep refreshing our opinion homepage too; with all the reveals there are some colourful opinions flying around!
1135 - Get the rest of the details on Ferrari's naturally-aspirated V12 successor to the F12 here
1130 - With only a few hours to go before we find out the winner of the Autocar readers' favourite for the 2016 Paris motor show, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce has stretched its lead to 2% over the LaFerrari Aperta. To vote for the Alfa, LaFerrari, or the Land Rover Discovery or Porsche Panamera in our grand final, click here. Make your vote count!*
1127 - Jim's got so much hope for the Nissan Micra that he's written an entire thought article on it. Catch it here in a few short minutes.
1124 - Rachel Burgess is digging deep for the Volkswagen ID: "Christian Zenger, VW electric car boss, said the facelifted E-Golf is a "very important bridging model' [until the ID's arrival]. He added it will have more power and accelerate better than today's model.
1121 - The Stelvio isn't the end of Alfa Romeo's SUV model range - there's a smaller and a bigger model coming too.
1115 - Could you be tempted out of a Hyundai Santa Fe and into one of these? Ssangyong has revealed its new LIV-2 concept, which previews the next Rexton
1111 -*Our Honda Civic Type R concept video is live - get an in-depth look at the concept below:*
1105 - Big news from Andrew Frankel's sniffing around the Ferrari area: "The replacement for the Ferrari F12 is likely to make its global debut at the Geneva motor show next year. A development of the existing car it will continue to use a normally aspirated V12 engine but with power raised from the current 730bhp to close to the 769bhp already seen in the F12 tdf. The new generation of hybrid assisted V12 Ferraris will likely not be seen until an all new flagship is launched in around 2020."
1101 -*PROMOTED: Want to take a look around the Seat stand at the Paris Motor Show? You can now check out a video tour as part of Autocar’s promoted live coverage bringing you everything that Seat is up to in Paris. Click here to take a look
1055 - Richard Bremner has been digging around the Hyundai stand: "Hyundai's spectacular RN30 concept, a wild-looking 380PS, 451nm hot hatch based on the latest i30, is a pretty bold signal of the company's new-found performance car ambitions. Developed under the leadership of Ex-BMW Motorsport engineer Albert Bierman, it may eventually appear as a Focus RS, Golf R and Civic Type R alternative.*
In the meantime, a 260PS i30 N - 'N' is Hyundai's new performance sub-brand - will appear in the second half of next year. The object of both cars is not only to appeal to enthusiasts, but also to signal the greater emphasis the brand is now placing on driving dynamics. "
1052*- Jim Holder forecasts considerable success for the new Micra: "A*Micra is a Micra, right? Well not really - I've just spent 10 minutes poking around the new car, and it really is a quantum leap forward over its unremarkable predecessor. The bold styling hints at the massive shift, but the interior quality, kit and layout all scream that this is a better car in every way. Will it be enough to floor the Fiesta? Far too early to say until we get to test it, of course, but the fact the thought it could even put up a fight has even crossed my mind tells you how much more appealing Nissan's supermini is."
1046*- Matt Prior is in Paris, here's our walkaround video of the Land Rover Discovery - give it a watch and let us know what you think:
1040*- The Mercedes Generation EQ concept has been revealed - get your first look at the electric SUV which will spearhead Mercedes' EV sub-brand here
1035*- We couldn't possibly pick favourites, but this is definitely one of the coolest doors at the show.*
1030 - "There are two Vauxhall SUVs and an Insignia coming next year; the Insignia will continue to be a Buick (and also a Holden). It's still its flagship model despite declining sales."
1026 - "On a 20-year horizon, numbers of diesels and EVs sold in Europe to effectively reverse. The main growth is in EV sales over the next five years.*Brexit currency movement has cost Opel €400m. Vauxhall has already increased prices and has another 2.5% on October 1st."
1023 - A few updates from the GM round table, direct from Rachel Burgess: "No RHD for Ampera-E - the numbers didn’t stack up. However already realised that was a bit keen and are working on an EV which will include RHD, either a revision of this or a separate car."
1019 - This is Smart's stand, where it's revealed its electric car range based on the Fortwo, Fortwo cabriolet and Forfour - with all that green, what kind of message do you think they're trying to convey?
1012*- Jim Holder is hard at work over at Alfa Romeo: "Interview at Alfa, with new boss Reid Bigland combining well with Alfa Romeo's Europe, Middle East and Africa boss Fabrizio Curci to deliver an overview (no specifics) of an unstintingly rational business plan for the future. Both admit it's hard to look beyond the growing and profitable SUV markets for its next steps, but both also acknowledge that Alfa's history means it must be delicately steered into this bold new future.
The so-called Stelvio SUV - a BMW X3 rival - will be revealed at the LA motor show in November before going on sale early in 2017. Neither honcho would confirm it, but reading between the lines the chances are it will get bigger and smaller siblings in time."
1006 - The Volkswagen ID is still impressing our office-based team in the UK, Phill Tromans says: "I really like the look of the Volkswagen ID, and hope the production version keeps as closely as possible to the concept when it arrives in 2020. Golf-sized practicality with zero emissions and funky looks? Colour me interested. But I want the blue tyres to stay."
1001 - Another Renault has been revealed in Paris, this time the Koleos name has been revived, for a large SUV.
0958*- Adding to the EV hype around this year's show is Smart's newly revealed electric drive range.*
0953*- If you're already shouting "NO" at your screen to the last question, you may want to read our first drive of the new Micra - you can find it here.*
0946*- And the Micra is live, and vastly different from its predecessors - get your first look here. Do you think it has what it takes to de-throne the Ford Fiesta from its top-seller spot?
0942*- We're only a few minutes away from the Nissan Micra's official reveal, so keep an eye out on our Paris news homepage for official pictures and information.
0939*- The Hyundai RN30 concept has certainly made an impression this morning, particularly on Sam Sheehan: "Please, please, please Hyundai don’t change the look of the i30N Plus when it’s launched next year. The RN30 looks fantastic; it’d be a big shame if it the production model gets dulled down"
0934*- Darren Moss, one of our team in the UK, says: "We’ve seen so much from Paris already, but I reckon the star of the show was the first car to be unveiled - the Land Rover Discovery. It’s such a huge car for the UK, and the fact that it will be built here is a source of pride for everyone involved. And, as editorial director Jim has proven, those seven seats are all usable for adults."
0926*- EVs have definitely been a major theme in this year's show - and one of the cars which started it all, the Renault Zoe, has been overhauled. Have a look at it here.*
0920*- The Mitsubishi GT PHEV concept has been revealed - take a look at the outlandish future model here.
0915*-*Volkswagen describes the I.D. as being 'as revolutionary as the Beetle was seven decades ago and the first Golf was 40 years ago', which is one bold claim. The concept is even rear engined and rear wheel drive like the original Beetle. For VW to align the ID with such iconic models shows quite how game changing its expectations are for the model.
0909 -*A little background information - since 1976, the Paris motor show has taken place every two years – the last one took place in 2014. The first show was in 1898, making it the first motor show in history, but there was a hiatus between 1938 and 1946 for the second world war.*
0905 - The Land Rover Discovery is still top of the pack amongst our readers - it's been our most-read story since an Australian Land Rover website leaked official pictures of the car.
0902 - Keep an eye on our homepage for two very different cars - the Ssangyong LIV-2 and Suzuki Ignis, both arriving in the next few minutes.
0859 - The Nürburgring's going to be busy in the next year - both Renault and Honda are chasing front-drive 'Ring records with the Megane RS and Civic Type R. Needless to say we'll be reporting the whole thing, popcorn and notebook in hand.
0855 -*Remember, you can keep up with all the action on our*Twitter,*Facebook*and*Instagram*feeds, so make sure to keep checking us across all of our media to get up-to-the-minute updates. Keep an eye on our homepage too, the reveals are coming in thick and fast!
0851 - Want a pickup truck but don't fancy a Nissan Navara? Renault's just revealed the Alaskan...
0847*- We don't just want to know our team's opinions on the show cars - tell us yours!*What’s been your favourite car of the show? Do you miss any of the brands which aren't present? Anything you particularly dislike? Let us know, or share any other Paris motor show opinions you may have at autocar@haymarket.com
0842*- Although that doesn't mean that Renualt has spared any sense of occasion over the Trezor's reveal...
0839*- Meanwhile, Matt Burt's having some thoughts over at Renualt: "The new Renault Trezor concept is head-turning, but feels to me as if the new longer-range Zoe EV is bigger news for customers. I'm not alone in thinking that."
0835 - Andrew Frankel's been having quite a discussion at Mercedes: "Fascinating chat with Mercedes designer Stephan Lamm over by the Vision Mercedes Maybach 6 concept. It seems that Maybach is not yet ready to go it alone with a bespoke production model in the same way that its sister sub brand AMG has been able to develop its own cars. However this does not mean that none of what we can see on then concept will make it into production.
Expect therefore to see future Maybachs wearing that distinctive grille, seen as an essential component of the design language now being developed for the brand. Nor should you dismiss the ultra-slim strip headlamps as mere concept styling. ‘We are really close with these headlights, especially those at the rear,’ says Lamm.
As for the future of Maybach, anything is possible says Lamm. The Maybach name could be applied to a large coupe, a convertible, an SUV or even a smaller car so long as the core value of ultra luxury is retained."
0832 - It feels like we've writing about it for months (we have) but it's great to see the I.D. concept in the flesh. It must be annoying for the existing EV manufacturers which have paved the way for EVs for VW to get all this attention but it's exciting nonetheless. Here's hoping the brand stays true to its concept design which, I think, looks great.
0830 - Another story fresh from the keyboards of our correspondents - the facelifted Volkswagen e-Golf will make its debut in November of this year.
0826 - Seat's Nissan Juke-sized SUV has been confirmed as being named 'Arona'. The full story is coming soon, so keep an eye on our news homepage for the latest!
0820 - The wraps are off the Renault Trezor concept - you can get your first look at it here. There'll be more info added to our story - and all of our Paris motor show stories - as it becomes available.*
0815*- Rachel Burgess has taken a wander over to the Mercedes stand: "I know our editorial director Jim Holder has flagged it already, but the Maybach concept is head-turning in its gargantuan presence. So far, it's my stand-out from the show. Let's hope it heralds a new era of production Maybachs"
0808 - Stay tuned to Autocar for news on the LaFerrari Aperta - you don't want to miss it. In fact, it's currently running a very close second in our readers' favourite Twitter poll
0805 -*At the last Paris motor show, Martin Winterkorn, the former VW Group CEO, warned EU legislators about piling pressure on carmakers to reduce CO2 emissions across the board. We all know what happened next...
0758 - Fresh news about the Honda Civic Type R concept, which, believe it or not, will have a large influence over the production model.*
0753 - The Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce has taken the lead in our Paris motor show Autocar readers' favourite poll, ahead of the LaFerrari Aperta, Land Rover Discovery and Porsche Panamera. Vote here for your favourite!
0751 -*The last Paris motor show had 1,253,513 visitors, making it the most visited motor show in the world. Global media coverage means that the show’s impact is felt all over the world, by millions upon millions of people. In the motoring calendar, despite the absences this year, it’s one of the most important days for media and manufacturer alike.*
0746 - We've got a closer look at the Hyundai RN30 concept, complete with demonstrative race suit-clad gentleman.*
0739 PROMOTED -*Seat is taking an innovative approach to its Paris Motor Show stand this year, using new technology to highlight its Barcelona heritage and vision for the future. The new Seat Ateca SUV will also feature prominently, including a new Ateca X-Perience concept. Autocar has partnered with Seat to host a live report featuring regular updates, photos and videos direct from their stand. To take a look, click here.
0734 - Just joining us now? Catch up on the show's biggest car, which was revealed yesterday in the Midlands in front of a Lego replica of Tower Bridge - the Land Rover Discovery
0730 - Richard Bremner's got some brand new information on the Suzuki Ignis: "If you remember the last Suzuki Ignis at all - born 2004, deleted here 2007 - it may not be entirely favourably, it's boxiness and stark interior rarely triggering 'want one' emotions. That should change with this cute newbie, whose appealing proportions, crisp styling, bold colour palette and trio of 'D' pillar indents give it real distinction. The indents reference an even older Suzuki, the rear engine 1977 SC100 Whizz kid carrying the same hallmark.*
This new Ignis sits above the Celerio, although it isn't quite as big as a supermini. Rear room is good nonetheless. There's only one engine, the familiar 89bhp 1.2 Dualjet, but it can also be has as a mild-hybrid ISG version with unconfirmed Co2 emissions of 'way below 100g/km', says a spokesman. Four-wheel drive is also an option, termed 'auto', it's viscous coupling sending 90percent of the torque to the front axle most of the time. Personalisation options are plentiful, and suit this Ignis's style. Prices start from around *£10,500, and it's on sale from early January. It should do well."
0717 - Hyundai's really stepping up its motorsport game at this Paris motor show, with the Hyundai i20 WRC Challenger being revealed too.*
0711 - How much of the Hyundai RN30's outlandish styling will make it to the production i30 N? Our money is on not very much...
0705 - The latest reveals are coming in thick and fast - the Volkswagen ID being one of the latest. Read more on it here
0656 - Rachel's over at the Smart stand: "Smart has opted for a garish lime green accent colour to signify its new electric line-up. Or you could always go for the tasteful tailor made hot pink one behind..."
0650 - Jim's enamoured with Citroen's C-Xperience concept: "The Citroen C-Xperience invokes Citroen's past and looks to the future brilliantly. It's low, long and styluses, just like its CX forbear, and Who wouldn't to lounge in the bright, spacious interior?"
0644 - Jim Holder: "Just bumped into former Peugeot boss and now PSA Group's executive vice president of Europe*Maxime Picat, who provides a timely reminder that the Paris motor show will attract over one million public visitors in the coming weeks. 'There are less manufacturers here perhaps, but the public reaction will keep this show at the top of the agenda,' he says, dismissing suggestions that the increasing number of absent exhibitors put its top tier status under threat."
0640 - Matt Burt's looking at some of the less well-known exhibitors at the show: "Fascinating cutaway by component supplier Aisin shows all the technical systems they create for auto industry, as indicated by the neon wording."
0634 - Jim Holder found Suzuki: "Easy to forget how cars have grown in line with safety protection over the years. To the left, the new Suzuki Ignis, to the right the 1977 Suzuki Cervo - or SC100 as it was called in Europe (or, brilliantly, Whizzkid in UK. Four seat superminis both. But which is more desirable?"
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