Paris Motor Show 2012 Preview

The Paris Motor Show is one of the industry’s key events and has the largest public attendance of any auto show in the world – 1,263,467 walked through the doors in 2010. Despite difficult times in the European car industry – not least among domestic French companies – 270 brands are expected to exhibit at the show. There will be 100 international launches and 11,000 driving slots available for visitors to try out new electric vehicles on the track as well as on more realistic urban roads.

By Guy Bird