There were fewer crowd-drawing unveilings than have become the custom at such large-scale motoring events, but the models that did break cover were among the most hotly anticipated and important in recent years. 

Alongside the internet-breaking debut of Land Rover's new Defender, we got our first look at Volkswagen's ID 3 electric pioneer, important concepts from BMW and Mercedes, and much more. Here's a run-through of the new models that caught our attention. 

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