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European, Chinese carmakers launch product blitz at Paris car show

“Not yet. Reuters says the fight is over market share, and the data doesn't say what any of it will cost you.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on Best of BBN
Published 3:25 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by The Straits Times: “European, Chinese automakers launch product blitz at Paris car show in fight for market share”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:25 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Paris, Chinese, European.
BBN covered this story before: EU-China deal could cut Chinese EV imports by up to half (October 10).

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The Straits TimesEuropean, Chinese automakers launch product blitz at Paris car show in fight for market share

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEuropean and Chinese automakers are launching a product blitz at the Paris car show, and the Straits Times says up to sixty new models could be unveiled.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSixty. In one building.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorDoes this affect me? I drive a nineteen ninety-eight hatchback and I'm emotionally committed to it.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNot yet. Reuters says the fight is over market share, and the data doesn't say what any of it will cost you.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd what happens next? Do they all just go on sale at a drive-through?
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNobody knows yet. The show is only getting started, so the details are still arriving.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFine. Does any of the sixty come with a free mouse?

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