The 2018 Paris motor show is underway in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It's one of the largest events of its kind in Europe, offering car manufacturers the chance to showcase their latest wares in the world's capital of style. Obviously Paris is home turf for the French brands, and traditionally the event is favoured over Geneva by certain manufacturers from farther afield, but there are a few surprises dotted around from places you might not expect.

Tuesday October 2 was the 'press day', a preview event for the world's automotive media. It's during this preview that most significant model launches and brand announcements take place, and we were reporting live. Here's what we learned.

Audi

One of the show’s most hotly anticipated models was the E-Tron all-electric SUV. This is Audi’s first proper EV, and with a range of around 250 miles in WLTP testing, it comes close to the standard set by the Jaguar I-Pace and Hyundai Kona. Whether it will enter the UK market at the right time and price point remains to be seen, as these first few truly practical electric cars are filling a fast-growing segment.