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BMW-Mini and Porsche among major brands absent from Paris auto show
The 2026 Paris auto show is bringing together many carmakers, but several major brands are not taking part.
BMW-Mini cancelled its appearance in July, about three months before the event.
The company is facing economic difficulties and struggling in the important Chinese market.
Its absence means visitors will not see the new BMW i3 electric car or the latest 3 Series at the show.
Porsche is also absent, and Jaguar chose a private event in New York to reveal its electric luxury car.
A dedicated area at the Paris show will display some rare cars and supercars as an alternative for visitors.
The event is taking place in Paris, but no further details about what happens next are given.
Several major carmakers, including BMW-Mini and Porsche, will be absent from the 2026 Paris auto show.
BMW-Mini announced in July that it was cancelling its participation, citing economic difficulties and problems in the important Chinese market.
Porsche will also not attend the show at Porte de Versailles.
Jaguar chose New York for a private event to reveal its electric luxury limousine.
Visitors can see rare models and supercars in a show area called “(Un)Limited”.
- Who
- BMW-Mini, Porsche, Toyota and Nissan are among the major brands named as absent; Jaguar also chose not to attend officially.
- What
- Several major carmakers will be absent from the 2026 Paris auto show.
- When
- The show is in 2026. BMW-Mini announced its withdrawal in July, about three months before the event.
- Where
- The Paris auto show is at Porte de Versailles.
- Why
- BMW-Mini cited economic difficulties and problems in the Chinese market. Reasons for the other brands’ absences are not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
BMW-Mini announced it was cancelling its participation in the Paris auto show.
Porsche’s future mid-engined supercar was announced for a reveal on this date.
- Show
- 2026 Paris auto show
- BMW-Mini withdrawal
- Announced in July, about three months before the show
- BMW i3 range
- Up to 912 km in its longest-range version
- BMW i3 charging
- More than 400 km of range recovered in 10 minutes
- Jaguar reveal
- Electric luxury limousine, at a private event in New York
- Exhibition space
- (Un)Limited” displays rare models and supercars
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