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In photos: 'Paris Motor Show 2008 - Preview October 1st'

By James Wray Oct 2, 2008, 4:35 GMT

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is presented at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is presented at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

General Motors Global Vice President Design Ed Welburn introduces the Chevrolet Cruze at a special event in conjunction with the Paris Motor Show  in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/GERHARD GRAEF / GM HANDOUT  EDITORIAL USE ONLY

General Motors Global Vice President Design Ed Welburn introduces the Chevrolet Cruze at a special event in conjunction with the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/GERHARD GRAEF / GM HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

General Motors Global Vice President Design Ed Welburn introduces the Chevrolet Orlando at a special event in conjunction with the Paris Motor Show  in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/GERHARD GRAEF / GM HANDOUT  EDITORIAL USE ONLY

General Motors Global Vice President Design Ed Welburn introduces the Chevrolet Orlando at a special event in conjunction with the Paris Motor Show in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/GERHARD GRAEF / GM HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Guests look at the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Guests look at the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is presented at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport is presented at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

The back view of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

The back view of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

The new Golf GTI is presented at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

The new Golf GTI is presented at a Volkswagen event, ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Models poses with the Lamborghini Estoque Concept during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Models poses with the Lamborghini Estoque Concept during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Models unveil the Lamborghini Estoque Concept during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Models unveil the Lamborghini Estoque Concept during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Stephan Winkelmann (L), president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini poses with the Lamborghini Estoque Concept, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Stephan Winkelmann (L), president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini poses with the Lamborghini Estoque Concept, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini poses with the Lamborghini Estoque Concept, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Stephan Winkelmann, president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini poses with the Lamborghini Estoque Concept, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

The front view of the Lamborghini Estoque Concept, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

The front view of the Lamborghini Estoque Concept, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

A cameraman takes shots of the Passat Variant Blue Motion, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

A cameraman takes shots of the Passat Variant Blue Motion, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

The front view of Volkwagen Audi A1 Sportback, during its presentation ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

The front view of Volkwagen Audi A1 Sportback, during its presentation ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Guests look at the Volkwagen Audi A1 Sportback during its presentation ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Guests look at the Volkwagen Audi A1 Sportback during its presentation ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG presents Volkwagen Audi A1 Sportback, during a special event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG presents Volkwagen Audi A1 Sportback, during a special event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK

Martin Winterkorn, chairman of the Volkswagen Group poses with the Passat Variant Blue Motion, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France.  EPA/ULI DECK

Martin Winterkorn, chairman of the Volkswagen Group poses with the Passat Variant Blue Motion, during its presentation at a Volkswagen event ahead of the Paris Motor Show 2008 in Paris, France, 01 October 2008. The 2008 Paris Motor Show will take place from 04 to 19 October 2008, in Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles in France. EPA/ULI DECK



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