Paris Motor Show 2014

One of the more interesting technological concepts of the Paris Motor Show was also one of the lowest key, visually speaking. Kia used a plain white Optima concept to highlight a 48-volt hybrid drive with electric supercharging.

Among all of the exciting cars on the floor at the Paris Motor Show, some of the best metal came from French manufacturers making the most of their home-ground advantage. Citroën used its stand to display a luxurious concept of what its future flagship could look like.

In addition to being a world fashion capital, France is a breeding ground for adventure. Perhaps that's why the 2014 Paris Motor Show had such a large serving of special edition 4x4s, burlified mini SUVs and concepts straight-out named "Adventure."

French automakers had such a strong showing at this year's Paris Motor Show, we've dedicated an entire gallery to French concept and production vehicles. Here's what the French have to say about modern vehicle design.

BMW has premiered its new 2 Series convertible at the Paris Auto Show. The new topless compact Bavarian, successor to the outgoing 1 Series, will be available in 2015 with four engine configurations, including a diesel powerplant and a 326 hp M Performance version.

Infiniti is using this year's Paris Motor Show to share its vision for the "upper echelons of the premium sedan category." That vision is the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration, a concept car that pushes Infiniti styling, drive and technology into the future.

Gizmag spent a busy two days zipping through the halls of the Paris Motor Show, checking out the latest automobiles from manufacturers around the world. From cutting edge concept cars to classic four-wheeled fashion, our Paris gallery takes you inside one of this year's most important auto shows.

Boutique automotive manufacturer Venturi revealed an updated version of its 2010 America concept at this year's Paris Motor Show. The concept car combines the high performance and handling of a sports car with the ever-fun design of a sand-hungry dune buggy.

Mercedes says that its new AMG GT and GT S coupes signal a move into a new, top-class sports car segment for the company. Both cars are on display at the Paris Motor Show, which opened to the public on Saturday, and Gizmag stopped by for a closer look.

Nissan's Nismo department has been busy lately. After giving the legendary GT-R the Nismo treatment, it has taken to the Pulsar hatch. The result is the Nissan Pulsar Nismo Concept, which is on display at the 2014 Paris Motor Show.

Lamborghini has long been on the cutting edge of auto technology in terms of potent powertrains and lightweight materials. In Paris, it added its very first hybrid, a 910-hp plug-in with more than 30 miles (50 km) of all-electric driving range.

Volkswagen's XL1 is a fascinating study in fuel economy, but its 0-100 km/h (62 mph) time of 11.9 seconds isn't what you'd call lightning quick. So VW has given the XL1 a sports makeover, with the help of a Ducati engine.