Fiat presented a stand made up of fun, exciting & practical cars at the Paris Motor Show as they go back to their roots: we take an in-depth look at the fourteen car line-up in France

Over the last fortnight at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile, Pininfarina have presented an innovative proposal, 'Double-Face', for niche cars which differing characteristics to be built on a single chassis

As the 76th Paris Mondial de l'Automobile draws to a close today we take an in-depth look at Alfa Romeo's prestigious collection at the show, which has been headlined by the facelifted Alfa 147

Modena-based specialist sportcar constructor, Automobile Pagani, have presented three versions of their Zonda supercar at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile: coupe, roadster & GT-racer

At the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile this week Fiat have offered a taster of their forthcoming new executive car, long awaited successor to the popular Croma

Lancia's upmarket, stylish stand at the 2004 Paris Mondial de l'Automobile, sees the first preview of the 'Unique Edition' Thesis, finished in a two-tone colour scheme

The Ferrari 575 M Maranello, fitted with the new GTC 'Handling Pack' option, is present on the sportscar maker's stand in Paris

Pagani's first ever GT-racecar, the Zonda GR, is headlining their three model line-up at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile this week

The new Lancia Musa is at present headlining Lancia's sophisticated, upmarket stand at the Paris International Motor Show

Automobili Lamborghini are being represented at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile by the new Murcielago Roadster

The new Fiat Panda 4x4 has just gone on sale across Europe & this new addition to the range, together with one of the cars that recently reached Mt Everest's base camp, is being presented in Paris

As the Maserati revival continues to gather pace there always seems to be something new on their motor show stands these days, this time, in Paris, its the Model Year 05 Coupe & Spyder

Small & stylish, the 5Terre concept which sees the Fiat Idea gain four wheel drive & chunky off road looks, a combination that works very well, is in Paris this week

The breathtaking Maserati MC12 has just taken the Trident marque back to the winners circle in style, in Paris the MC12 'Stradale' is celebrating this achievement

The fabulous Alfa Romeo 8c Competizione concept is once again hogging the limelight, this time it is in Paris brushing off attempts by the world's biggest manufacturers to eclipse it

The Fiat Stilo Racing has been presented in Paris, a car aimed at youthful, dynamic customers who are looking for an attractive, sporty car that is at the same time cost-effective & accessible

The Fiat Idea 'Style', a version of the new car specifically aimed at women drivers, has made its public debut at the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile

Two versions of the new two-tone finished Lancia Ypsilon, to be known as the 'Bi-colore' when they go on sale from next month, headline Lancia's usual luxurious, upmarket display in Paris

The Fiat Stilo M.Schumacher, a special edition created to commemorate the German's seventh Formula One driver's title, is one of three new Stilo models that are on show in Paris

Pride of place on the Maserati stand at the Paris Motor Show has gone to the Spyder 90th Anniversary, a special edition created to commemorate this milestone

Alfa Romeo's star in Paris, the new bigger, bolder, but still just as charismatic Alfa 147, the cute car that has now grown up

Star of the Ferrari stand in Paris as well as being one of the biggest stars of the whole show, the F430, received its 'World Premiere' in the halls of the Mondial de l'Automobile

Fiat will offer visitors to the Paris Motor Show a stand of huge stylistic & architectural allure, an area that has been designed to allow visitors to appreciate the entire Fiat range

The entire Lancia stand in Paris next week will be a shrine to Italian good taste, with all the warmth & appeal you would expect from a fabulous hotel hideaway

'Beauty is not enough' will be the underlying concept of Alfa Romeo's spacious red & metallic finish stand next week in Paris where the new Alfa 147 hatchback will be presented for the first time

The 'Car of the Year' award winning Fiat Panda will be led out by the 4x4 version which was officially introduced a few days ago in Tuscany & the Alessi-inspired concept

The exciting star of some the biggest international motor shows over the last year, including Frankfurt, Tokyo & Geneva, is set to take centre stage next week in Paris

The Paris Show will feature the Fiat Idea 5Terre, a stylish concept with off road capability, which was first unveiled back in March at the Geneva Salon

As its 50th anniversary year starts to wind to an end, the iconic Giulietta will be proundly displayed on Alfa Romeo's stand next week in Paris

Fiat will present the Idea Style in Paris, a car that seeks to fulfil the style demanded by women of today when they tackle the frenetic merry-go-round of daily life with determination & initiative

Two Ypsilon 'B-Kini' versions will line up on the sophisticated and elegant Lancia catwalk at the Paris Motor Show next week

A very unusual two-tone body coloured version of the Lancia Thesis will make its first public appearance at the Paris Motor Show next week

In Paris Fiat will introduce three new versions of the Stilo: 'Uproad', a lifestyle version of the Multiwagon, the 'M. Schumacher' limited edition & the youth-targeted 'Racing'

Alfa Romeo release first official studio photos & details of the facelifted 147 hatchback ahead of its 'World Premiere' at the Paris Motor Show in a just over a week's time