One of the more anticipated models at the show, the Bentley New Continental GT. -- PHOTO: AFP
PARIS gathered on Thursday at the Paris Car Show hoping the huge Asian market will let them put crisis behind them as they premiere dozens of models and a bevy of electric cars ready to hit the road.
More than 300 firms from across the world will be represented at the two-week exhibition that opens to the public from Saturday - after two days of press previews and a visit on Friday by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
Glamour comes in the form of Ferrari's drop-top SA Aperta - just 80 models will be built - and French automakers Renault and Citroen's showcasing of cars they built in partnership with fashion brands Lacoste and Miss Sixty.
More than a million visitors were due to flock to the exhibition halls to ogle gleaming vehicles and see for themselves the latest innovations in the art of driving.
Among the cars on show are Kia's three-seater electric 'Pop' concept, featuring 'butterfly-wing' doors that open both upwards and forwards.
Mercedes unveils its new CLS which mixes coupe styling with the four doors of a saloon. Ford will be unveiling to European buyers its new Focus ST, while the future of family cars may be hinted at in Vauxhall's GTC Paris Concept. Peugeot features its upgrade for the 407, the 508, and visitors will get a peek at the new Citroen C4. -- AFP
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