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As of late, Kia's forte seems to be bringing stylish cars to market that employ bold design to showcase new technology, if the Soul and upcoming Optima sedan's transformation from concept to production is any indication. Kia's latest surprise is an electric microcar, the Pop, a three-meter car designed to compete in global, urban markets.

Two years ago, Chevrolet rolled out its conceptual Orlando crossover at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It's fitting, then, that Chevy's using this year's Paris show to take the wraps off its production-ready crossover of the same name.

Honda won't officially take the wraps off its 2011 Fit Hybrid until the start of the 2010 Paris Motor Show in September, but the automaker has been kind to release a few images and some preliminary specifications ahead of the Parisian debut.

Most of Peugeot's recent showcars have illustrated an interesting idea: place a diesel engine up front, install an electric motor in the back, et voila: an all-wheel-drive diesel-electric hybrid! The idea seems to have won the French automaker over, as it's installed such a driveline in the new 3008 HYbrid4 crossover.

What happens when "sculptural artistry meets German precision?" According to Opel, you get the elegant GTC Paris concept, a preview of the upcoming Astra two-door hatchback.

We have official information and photos on the Evora S and Evora IPS, both of which will debut at the Paris Motor Show.

Back in February of 2009, we reported that Citroen planned on bringing back its legendary DS line, first with a DS3 based on the C3, with expansions to follow. The DS3, which launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year, will be joined later this year by the just-revealed DS4.

Toyota's stepping up its B-segment MPV game at this year's Paris Motor Show, but it won't be without competition. Hyundai will unveil a competitor -- the 2011 ix20 -- at the same show venue.

We last spotted the new global Ford Mondeo in Arizona but the Paris Motor Show-bound sedan and wagon have revealed themselves as a teaser for the masses.