GoKawiilParis Auto Show debuts reveal small, affordable EV concepts absent from US market
At the Paris Auto Show's media day, European automakers including Stellantis brands Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat, along with Renault, unveiled a wave of new concept cars, many reviving classic nameplates. Citroen's 2 CV Concept, for example, emphasizes affordability, lightness and practicality, but none of these vehicles are expected to reach the United States.
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The contrast suggests automakers are willing to experiment with small, cheap EVs for European markets while continuing to push larger, higher-margin vehicles like V8-powered models in the US. This divergence could reflect differing regulatory environments, consumer preferences, or profit incentives between regions, though the automakers themselves have not stated this as strategy.
- Paris Auto Show saw a resurgence of new car reveals after years of automakers skipping such events.
- Stellantis brands and Renault showed multiple concept cars, many reviving historic nameplates.
- None of the showcased European concepts, including Citroen's affordable 2 CV Concept, are expected to be sold in the US.
Source: arstechnica.com, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have”
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