Paris Motor Show 2026 round-up: all the news, new cars and hot gossip

Paris Motor Show 2026 round-up: all the news, new cars and hot gossip
Volkswagen’s culling of 75 models by 2035 was inevitable, says CEO

Volkswagen’s culling of 75 models by 2035 was inevitable, says CEO
Driving test wait times finally dip below 20 weeks
Driving test wait times finally dip below 20 weeks
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A3 for £208 a month is bargain upmarket motoring
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A3 for £208 a month is bargain upmarket motoring
Mazda CX-30 updated in bid to push back the Ford Puma
Mazda CX-30 updated in bid to push back the Ford Puma
Best cars at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
Best cars at the 2026 Paris Motor Show
Don't write-off Europe's car brands just yet, Paris Motor Show proved they're up for the fight
Don't write-off Europe's car brands just yet, Paris Motor Show proved they're up for the fight
New Zenos E10 gets ‘nose-to-tail’ revisions, and a £116k starting price
New Zenos E10 gets ‘nose-to-tail’ revisions, and a £116k starting price
Paris Motor Show 2026
Paris Motor Show 2026 round-up: all the news, new cars and hot gossip

Paris Motor Show 2026 round-up: all the news, new cars and hot gossip
Maserati notably absent from Paris, but its future will be revealed in December

Maserati notably absent from Paris, but its future will be revealed in December
Next-gen Dacia Jogger to go even bigger on space and affordability

Next-gen Dacia Jogger to go even bigger on space and affordability
Wild Peugeot E-T16 concept reinvents iconic 205 eighties rally car

Wild Peugeot E-T16 concept reinvents iconic 205 eighties rally car
New Vauxhall STX concept previews next-gen Astra estate

New Vauxhall STX concept previews next-gen Astra estate
New Peugeot RCZ Vision revealed: French brand is back in the sports car game

New Peugeot RCZ Vision revealed: French brand is back in the sports car game
New Fiat Multiplay Concept takes the modular car idea to extremes

New Fiat Multiplay Concept takes the modular car idea to extremes
News
It’s here! New Citroen 2CV arrives in this week’s Auto Express

It’s here! New Citroen 2CV arrives in this week’s Auto Express
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Epiq for an extraordinarily low £203 per month

Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Epiq for an extraordinarily low £203 per month
China banned pop-out door handles, now it’s targeting touchscreens in cars

China banned pop-out door handles, now it’s targeting touchscreens in cars
Temu Defender? Chery's iCaur is spotted in UK for the first time

Temu Defender? Chery's iCaur is spotted in UK for the first time
Van-tastic! Citroen 2CV Fourgonnette is a retro commercial vehicle designed to be loved

Van-tastic! Citroen 2CV Fourgonnette is a retro commercial vehicle designed to be loved
New Fiat Grizzly: Grande Panda’s bigger brother makes Paris Motor Show debut

New Fiat Grizzly: Grande Panda’s bigger brother makes Paris Motor Show debut
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Best cars
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far

Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
Best classic sports cars: great old drivers' cars you could own today

Best classic sports cars: great old drivers' cars you could own today
Rarest cars in the UK - one-off unicorns you’ll never see on the road… probably

Rarest cars in the UK - one-off unicorns you’ll never see on the road… probably
Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond

Best new cars coming soon: all the big new car launches due in 2026, 2027 and beyond
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New Citroen 2CV: retro-futuristic concept previews £13k EV
New Citroen 2CV: retro-futuristic concept previews £13k EV
With diesel prices at almost £11 per gallon, the Gov must lower the VAT rate at the pumps
With diesel prices at almost £11 per gallon, the Gov must lower the VAT rate at the pumps
All-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz confirmed with new tech and a cheaper price
All-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz confirmed with new tech and a cheaper price
Giant new BYD Atto 8 is an all-electric 7-seater aiming to crush the Kia EV9
Giant new BYD Atto 8 is an all-electric 7-seater aiming to crush the Kia EV9
New Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 aims to sink Land Rover’s Defender, but potentially with more boring name
New Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 aims to sink Land Rover’s Defender, but potentially with more boring name
New Fiat Multiplina is a super-cute, four-seat city car based on the Topolino
New Fiat Multiplina is a super-cute, four-seat city car based on the Topolino
New Vauxhall STX concept previews next-gen Astra estate
New Vauxhall STX concept previews next-gen Astra estate
New Smart #2: pint-sized EV arrives with 180-mile range for £20k price
New Smart #2: pint-sized EV arrives with 180-mile range for £20k price
Wild Peugeot E-T16 concept reinvents iconic 205 eighties rally car
Wild Peugeot E-T16 concept reinvents iconic 205 eighties rally car
Car Deal of the Day: all-new Volkswagen ID. Polo for a tempting £268 a month
Car Deal of the Day: all-new Volkswagen ID. Polo for a tempting £268 a month
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BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS 5 Avant: the ultimate fast estates go head-to-head

BMW M3 Touring vs Audi RS 5 Avant: the ultimate fast estates go head-to-head
Alpine A290 vs Peugeot E-208 GTi: En garde! A French EV hot hatch duel

Alpine A290 vs Peugeot E-208 GTi: En garde! A French EV hot hatch duel
Cupra Raval vs Renault 5: classy electric superminis go head-to-head

Cupra Raval vs Renault 5: classy electric superminis go head-to-head
Peugeot 5008 vs Nissan X-Trail: a hybrid 7-seater skirmish
Peugeot 5008 vs Nissan X-Trail: a hybrid 7-seater skirmish
Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Family PHEV elite fight it out

Hyundai Tucson vs Toyota RAV4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: Family PHEV elite fight it out
BMW iX3 vs Mercedes GLC vs Volvo EX60: fight for EV SUV supremacy

BMW iX3 vs Mercedes GLC vs Volvo EX60: fight for EV SUV supremacy
Hyundai Inster vs Honda Super-N: an eclectic EV city car clash

Hyundai Inster vs Honda Super-N: an eclectic EV city car clash
BMW X2 vs DS No4: the French fashionista takes on a Bavarian bruiser

BMW X2 vs DS No4: the French fashionista takes on a Bavarian bruiser
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Opinion
With diesel prices at almost £11 per gallon, the Gov must lower the VAT rate at the pumps

With diesel prices at almost £11 per gallon, the Gov must lower the VAT rate at the pumps
Jaguar’s radical reinvention could be the boldest gamble in British car making history

Jaguar’s radical reinvention could be the boldest gamble in British car making history
It’s hard to see how the Jaguar Type 01 will be a huge success

It’s hard to see how the Jaguar Type 01 will be a huge success
Only in the UK could 'ghost' car number plates be a huge problem

Only in the UK could 'ghost' car number plates be a huge problem
Car Deal of the Day
Car Deal of the Day: Citroen e-C3 is a comfy city car for just £168 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Citroen e-C3 is a comfy city car for just £168 a month
Car Deal of the Day: all-new Volkswagen ID. Polo for a tempting £268 a month

Car Deal of the Day: all-new Volkswagen ID. Polo for a tempting £268 a month
Car Deal of the Day: go-anywhere Jeep Compass is going cheap at £208 per month

Car Deal of the Day: go-anywhere Jeep Compass is going cheap at £208 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 7 offers efficient family motoring for just £202 a month

Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 7 offers efficient family motoring for just £202 a month
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Best car adverts ever made: the coolest classic car commercials

Best car adverts ever made: the coolest classic car commercials
What are Cat N and Cat S cars? Car insurance write-off categories explained

What are Cat N and Cat S cars? Car insurance write-off categories explained
Renault Gordini cars: best and worst models to carry the iconic nameplate

Renault Gordini cars: best and worst models to carry the iconic nameplate
How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you

How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you
Used car guides
Used BMW X7 (Mk1, 2019-date) buyer’s guide: space, quality, comfort, and size

Used BMW X7 (Mk1, 2019-date) buyer’s guide: space, quality, comfort, and size
Used Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet (Mk4, 2015-2023) buyer's guide

Used Mercedes C-Class Coupe and Cabriolet (Mk4, 2015-2023) buyer's guide
Used Citroen C4 X and e-C4 X (2023-2026) buyer's guide: rare, comfy and roomy

Used Citroen C4 X and e-C4 X (2023-2026) buyer's guide: rare, comfy and roomy
Used Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2004) buyer’s guide: British icon is now less than £20k

Used Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2004) buyer’s guide: British icon is now less than £20k
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