• CEO of Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn, left, and engineering chief Heinz-Jakob Neusser , right, pose next to a VW XL at the Motor Show in Paris. Michel Euler / AP Photo
    CEO of Volkswagen Martin Winterkorn, left, and engineering chief Heinz-Jakob Neusser , right, pose next to a VW XL at the Motor Show in Paris. Michel Euler / AP Photo
  • A Sorento, made by Korean car maker Kia, is presented at the Paris Motor Show. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
    A Sorento, made by Korean car maker Kia, is presented at the Paris Motor Show. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
  • A Volvo XC 90 is presented at the Paris Motor Show. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
    A Volvo XC 90 is presented at the Paris Motor Show. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
  • A Ferrari California T on show in Paris. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
    A Ferrari California T on show in Paris. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
  • The Peugeot 2008 DKA. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
    The Peugeot 2008 DKA. Remy de la Mauviniere / AP Photo
  • A hostess get out of a Toyota i - road electric car at the Motor Show in Paris. Michel Euler / AP Photo
    A hostess get out of a Toyota i - road electric car at the Motor Show in Paris. Michel Euler / AP Photo

In pictures: Paris Motor Show 2014


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European carmakers are hoping to impress with new models at this week’s Paris Motor Show and prove they have come out stronger from years of economic trouble and cost-cutting.