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More than a dozen concept cars set for Paris motor show
More than a dozen concept cars are due to appear at the Paris motor show from 13 to 18 October.
The event is being held at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris.
Stellantis and Renault are among the groups showing cars at the event.
Concept cars are one-off vehicles that carmakers use to present design directions and see how the public responds.
Some are “teasers”: dressed-up versions of production cars that are nearly ready to launch.
Showing those cars early can help prepare buyers for a new model and draw attention to it.
The motor show will give visitors a chance to see the concepts and react to them.
More than a dozen concept cars are expected at the 2026 Paris motor show.
The event runs from 13 to 18 October at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris.
Stellantis and Renault are among the groups presenting concepts at their home show.
Concept cars are used to showcase design directions and gauge public reaction.
Citroën design director Pierre Leclercq describes “teasers” as concepts based on production cars that are ready to launch.
- Who
- Car manufacturers, including Stellantis and Renault, are presenting concept cars.
- What
- More than a dozen concept cars are expected at the Paris motor show.
- When
- 13 to 18 October 2026.
- Where
- The Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris.
- Why
- Concept cars showcase design directions and allow manufacturers to collect public reactions.
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Le Monde published its article about concept cars at the Paris motor show.
The Paris motor show is scheduled to take place at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre.
- Concept cars
- More than a dozen
- Motor show dates
- 13–18 October 2026
- Venue
- Porte de Versailles, Paris
- Manufacturers highlighted
- Stellantis and Renault
- Purpose
- Showcase design directions and collect public reactions
What people are saying
First, there are “teasers”. We have the production car in the studio. It is ready. And from there, we are going to make something a little sexier.











