Automakers aim to electrify Paris crowds with hybrid, battery powered cars

2010-09-30 06:53:42 GMT SINA.com The Peugeot electric Light City Car or VLV built in 1941 is displayed at the Peugeot showroom on the Champs Elysee in Paris Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 ahead of the opening of the Paris Auto Show. To offset the lack of fuel and materials during World War II, Peugeot designed 377 small electric vehicles enabling two people to get around within a limited range of approximately 70km. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Porsche's New CEO Takes the Helm at the Paris Auto Show

2010-09-30 06:49:24 GMT SINA.com Matthias Mueller, the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, officially assumed Porsche AG Board of Management responsibilities today when outgoing CEO Michael Macht ceremonially handed the Porsche steering wheel to his successor on the eve of the 2010 Paris Auto Show.

In the City of Light, electrics will shine

2010-09-30 06:34:03 GMT SINA.com This year's Paris auto show will mark the start of the electric-vehicle era as global automakers unveil EVs aimed at the mass market.

Peugeot electric Light City Car or VLV

2010-09-30 05:33:31 GMT The Peugeot electric Light City Car or VLV built in 1941 is displayed at Peugeot show room on the Champs Elysee in Paris Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 ahead of the opening of the Paris Auto Show. To offset the lack of fuel and materials during World War II, Peugeot designed 377 small electric vehicles with a Safi engine enabled two people to get around within a limited range of approximately 70km.

Porsche 911 Speedster

2010-09-30 07:30:43 GMT SINA.com Porsche has just announced that along with the new Carrera GTS model it will also unveil a limited edition 911 Speedster model at the Paris Auto Show.

Audi S1 to debut with 1.4L twincharged engine

2010-09-30 07:11:21 GMT SINA.com Audi‘s S1 hot hatch will make its debut at the Paris Auto Show, but forget about being able to buy it stateside. As we previously reported, the A1 range will not be coming here until 2014, when the car is due for a re-design.

2011 Bentley Continental GT W12 To Start at $192,495

2010-09-30 06:46:57 GMT SINA.com PARIS — The 2011 Bentley Continental GT W12 will start at $192,495, including a $2,595 destination charge, when it goes on sale in the first quarter of 2011, the automaker said on Wednesday at the 2010 Paris Auto Show. But the pricing for the new V8 version of the Continental GT will not be released until later, Bentley said.

Peugeot EX1 two seater roadster

2010-09-30 05:38:41 GMT SINA.com The Peugeot EX1 two seater roadster electric car is displayed at a Peugeot show room on the Champs Elysee in Paris Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010 ahead of the opening of the Paris Auto Show.

BMW 6-Series Concept

2010-09-30 07:24:25 GMT SINA.com Taking strong cues from the BMW Gran Coupe concept, the next 6 looks like an evolution of current BMW design themes, including the weird looking front ends designed to comply with European pedestrian safety standards. The interior looks like a warmer, more inviting place, with organic shapes and wood replacing the hard lines and aluminum trim of the current BMWs.

Vauxhall GTC Concept

2010-09-30 07:19:02 GMT SINA.com The Vauxhall Astra is one of Britain’s most popular cars, and is also known as the spectacular flop that was the Saturn Astra in North America. While North Americans didn’t take too kindly to the compact, Belgian-built hatch, Europeans adore the Astra, but the next generation will face some stiff competition from the upcoming Ford Focus and the Volkswagen Golf.

MINI to show Scooter Concept At Paris Auto Show

2010-09-30 07:14:10 GMT SINA.com MINI is set to debut a new electric scooter concept at the Paris Auto Show, under the auspices of the MINI E brand. With an integrated electric motor and MINI design cues (like the rear-view mirrors and oval headlamp), the MINI Scooter should provide consumers with a hip alternative to the trendy gasoline scooters populating urban centers, as well as cheaper models from China.

Audi R4 Spyder Concept

2010-09-30 07:04:46 GMT SINA.com At the upcoming Paris Auto Show, Audi will unveil its latest E-Tron version, a roadster based on the smaller rear-drive E-Tron unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. Believed to eventually be called the R4 Spyder, this concept is the latest step in bringing a new sportscar into the Audi lineup.