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The Show That Started in a Garden

In 1898 every car at the world's first motor show had to prove it could drive to Versailles and back; in October 2026 the same show in Paris was full of small electric cars.

Level A1 · Beginner

It is October 2026. Paris has a big car show. It is open for six days. More than 500,000 people come.

Many new cars are small. They are for the city. Many cars are electric. Some new cars have old names.

The first show is in 1898. It is in a garden in Paris. Every car must drive to Versailles and back.

In 1898 there are electric cars too. Small, quiet cars for the city are not a new idea.

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A2 · Elementary

From 13 to 18 October 2026, Paris had its big car show for the 91st time. In six days, 518,372 people visited it. …

B1 · Intermediate

From 13 to 18 October 2026, the Paris Motor Show opened for the 91st time, at Porte de Versailles. The organisers counted 518,372 visitors in six days. …

B2 · Upper intermediate

From 13 to 18 October 2026, the Paris Motor Show, the oldest in the world, was held for the 91st time. The organisers counted 518,372 visitors in six days. …

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