On October 12, 2026, the highly anticipated 91st Paris Motor Show officially opened at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. As one of the world's oldest and most influential top five international motor shows, the Paris Motor Show serves not only as a vital stage for automakers to unveil their latest products and technologies, but also as a bellwether for future trends in the global automotive industry. Centered around the core theme of "Green, Smart, and Innovative," the exhibition runs until October 18, presenting global audiences with an unprecedented showcase of automotive technology.
Boasting an expansive exhibition footprint, this year's Paris Motor Show has attracted hundreds of renowned automakers, component suppliers, and cutting-edge tech companies from around the globe. On the show floor, New Energy Vehicles undoubtedly dominated the exhibition. Major automakers made spectacular debuts with their latest battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and concept cars, comprehensively showcasing their most recent breakthroughs in core areas such as battery technology, electric drive systems, and electronic control systems. Meanwhile, intelligent connected vehicle technology emerged as another major highlight of the show. The concentrated display of cutting-edge technologies—including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, intelligent cockpits, and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure coordination—gave attendees a profound glimpse into the limitless possibilities of future mobility.
Notably, Chinese automakers demonstrated formidable strength and dynamic energy at this year's Paris Motor Show. Represented by GAC, numerous Chinese automotive brands made a highly anticipated debut at the show, bringing new brands, new products, and new services. These Chinese automakers not only showcased their profound expertise in the new energy sector but also systematically presented a strategic upgrade from single-product exports to the comprehensive export of energy ecosystems and smart, green technologies. Through dedicated pavilions, they vividly demonstrated to European and global consumers alike the remarkable achievements of the Chinese automotive industry in its intelligent and green transformation, further accelerating the pace of their global expansion.
In addition to complete vehicle exhibits, this year's motor show also featured a dedicated Energy Ecosystem and Sustainable Development Zone. Focusing on the green transformation of the automotive value chain, the zone showcased a wide range of innovative solutions, including charging infrastructure development, battery recycling, hydrogen fuel cell technology, and the integration of the Internet of Vehicles with smart grids. This not only reflects the automotive industry's proactive response to the global challenge of climate change but also underscores the sector's firm commitment to advancing toward zero-emission goals.
Furthermore, the motor show hosted a series of high-level industry forums and seminars. Global industry experts, scholars, policymakers, and corporate executives gathered to engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as automotive policies and regulations, technological innovation, market trends, and cross-sector collaboration. These intellectual exchanges not only provided attendees with valuable industry insights but also contributed wisdom and momentum to the high-quality development of the global automotive industry.
The successful hosting of the 91st Paris Motor Show has not only provided an efficient platform for exchange and cooperation for companies across the entire global automotive value chain, but also brought a hands-on technological experience to the general public. Driven by the dual engines of new energy and intelligent connectivity, the global automotive industry is seizing unprecedented opportunities for transformation, and the Paris Motor Show will undoubtedly serve as a powerful catalyst propelling this historic process.