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Brands such as MG, BYD and Xpeng are making big inroads into country’s auto market, competing on quality as well as price

The Chinese commerce ministry said on Monday it will file a lawsuit with the WTO against the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric car companies.

It’s thumbs down on the BYD Atto 3, at least from Europe’s car safety agency EuroNCAP when rating the full-electric vehicle driver assistance system. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ i5, along with other European models, receives top scores.

The Paris Motor Show illustrates the dynamics of the industry. While many Western manufacturers are staying away, Chinese car manufacturers are increasingly taking over the floor - with a strong focus on electric cars and ambitious plans for the European market. Robin Engelhardt was in Paris for electrive to take…

Chinese automakers revealed new EVs at the Paris Motor Show, highlighting their technological edge over European rivals.

The Paris Auto Show showcases the electric future of the auto industry, with European and Chinese manufacturers fiercely competing for dominance in this space.

Weeks after Europe imposed additional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, the country’s car companies were defiant at France’s leading auto event.

STORY: The Paris auto show kicked off Monday (October 14), with tensions over tariffs on China-made electric vehicles a big focus.The event is the largest car show in Europe and comes at a pivotal time.Struggling European automakers need to prove they can still compete.While Chinese rivals aim to get a foothold in a competitive market.There was some common ground, though.Executives from both regions warned about the dangers of EU tariffs.Stella Li is vice president of Chinese EV giant BYD.She said tariffs could stop poorer people buying EVs.Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares also warned the duties could lead Chinese automakers to set up plants in Europe.That would add to overcapacity in the region and lead some local manufacturers to close factories.Nine Chinese brands including BYD and Leapmotor are due to unveil their latest models at this year's event.Two years ago, Chinese automakers made up almost half of the brands present.This year, they account for only about a fifth of the brands.Its due to a much stronger showing from Europe's auto industry - a sign of its determination to defend its home turf.Earlier this month, EU member states narrowly backed import duties on Chinese-made EVs of up to 45%, though opinions were split within the bloc.The EU aims to counter what Brussels calls unfair subsidies from Beijing to Chinese manufacturers.Beijing denies unfair competition and has threatened counter-measures.Europe's automakers, meanwhile, have endured a difficult period.German giants Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and BMW all issued profit warnings largely because of the weak Chinese market. Stellantis also slashed its earnings forecast because of inventory problems at its U.S. business.

China's BYD slams EU tariffs as rivalry heats up at Paris car show

The EU needs to reassess its development strategy for the automotive manufacturing industry.