Live at the 2026 Paris Motor Show: all the cars that matter

Paris is in full auto-show mode in 2026, with Europe’s major brands and several newcomers using the event to preview what’s next. Early reveals include the “reborn” Citroën 2CV, the next-generation Vauxhall Astra teased as a future estate, and Smart’s return to the city-car segment with the tiny Smart #2. Volkswagen also made a key public debut in Paris with the new ID. Tiguan, a name change for what was previously the ID.4. Other highlights cover concept-heavy displays from French groups such as Peugeot, Renault, Alpine and DS, plus Alfa Romeo and others. China’s Aion brand joins the lineup with the GS7, a large plug-in hybrid SUV targeting the Land Rover Discovery.