New Car Reveals and Auto Shows: Munich, Tokyo, Shanghai — 2026-09-28
Paris Motor Show preparations dominate this week, with Stellantis confirming its nine-concept lineup and Alfa Romeo and Hyundai teasing October 12 debuts. BMW has set a September 30 world premiere for the eighth-generation 3 Series, while Volkswagen announced the ID. Tiguan concept will premiere in October. On the naming/retro front, Renault is reviving the Gordini badge with an electric sports car concept.
New Car Reveals and Auto Shows: Munich, Tokyo, Shanghai — 2026-09-28
Top developments
BMW 3 Series world premiere confirmed for September 30
BMW has announced the global reveal date for the new, eighth-generation 3 Series, with the unveiling set for September 30, 2026 — just days away. This is one of the most significant mainstream premieres of the autumn season, ahead of the Paris show.
Volkswagen ID. Tiguan to premiere in October
Volkswagen confirmed its next EV will carry the established Tiguan name, following the ID. Polo and ID. Cross naming strategy. The near-production concept premieres in October, with market launch planned for early 2027. VW says the familiar name is intended to give customers clear orientation.
Stellantis readies nine concepts for Paris
Stellantis will unveil nine concept cars and around 60 vehicles at its Paris Motor Show stand (October 12–18), with the Opel Astra GSe Line among the teased debuts. The scale of the display makes it the largest single-manufacturer presence at the show.
Alfa Romeo concept teased ahead of Paris debut
Alfa Romeo has released teasers for a new concept car with its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October. The concept is themed around Italian craftsmanship, sportiness and the color red, and is positioned as a signal of the brand's future direction rather than a launch event.
Hyundai Bayon world premiere set for October 12
Hyundai's all-new Bayon compact SUV will make its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. Full technical specifications, market-by-market availability and European rollout timing will be released after the official press conference.
Local view
Japanese media are closely tracking the Paris concept wave: Response.jp (September 25) and kakaku.com both highlighted the Alfa Romeo concept's Paris world premiere, emphasizing its Italian craftsmanship and sportiness themes. and Meanwhile, Japanese outlets continue to cover the new Pajero as Mitsubishi's flagship SUV, with Car Care Plus reporting on its global debut (September 22).
Context & numbers
- Stellantis: 9 concept cars and ~60 vehicles on display at Paris, October 12–18.
- Paris 2026's theme mix: a huge focus on small cars and retro design from Europe, plus more new models from China at Europe's biggest brands' show.
- VW ID. Tiguan reaches markets in early 2027.
On the radar
- BMW 3 Series eighth-gen premiere: September 30, 2026.
- VW ID. Tiguan premiere: October 2026; markets early 2027.
- Renault's Gordini revival: Autocar reports the performance sub-brand returns with a futuristic electric sports car reviving the 1962 Renault 8, previewing future production tech — details still emerging.
- Paris Motor Show 2026 full car list continues to fill in as brands tease debuts ahead of October 12.
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