• 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


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.