Massive crowds gathered in Paris for the latest auto show, with French participation surpassing China’s 2024 event by a significant margin. The display featured a third of all passenger car brands globally, highlighting the event’s scale and industry-wide representation. Organizers emphasized the strong European presence as a key draw, contrasting sharply with previous years. The sheer volume of attendees underscored growing interest in the region’s automotive innovations.
The giant turnout in Paris was more than twice as big as China’s presence at the 2024 edition and accounted for roughly one-third of all passenger car brands on display at the event.