Alternating years with the Frankfurt Auto Show, Paris is one of the major highlights on the automotive calendar with all the major European countries taking part. Like Frankfurt, it's also a launch-pad for exotics and supercars, and 2010 is shaping up to be no different.

While plenty of more sedate models will no doubt leak-out in the lead-up to the show, current pricey models tipped to debut include the new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, a successor to the Lamborghini Murciélago, the Audi RS7 and even a new Lotus sports car (Espirt?). Also set to debut is the new Range Rover Evoque, plus the Hyundai's highly-anticipated Veloster.

Follow our live coverage of the 2010 Paris Auto Show beginning September 30 on AutoGuide.com