European Automakers Push Back Against Imports With Fresh Electric Concepts at Paris Motor Show

European automakers are responding to rising competition from Chinese manufacturers with a wave of new electric concepts and production models at the Paris Motor Show. Legacy marques including Renault, Alpine, Peugeot, Fiat, and Lancia showcased upcoming designs intended to protect their domestic market share. The debuts emphasize affordable urban battery-electric platforms alongside high-performance EV demonstrators.