Auto giants have descended on the Paris Motor Show to showcase their latest concepts and production models. The biennial trade show, which opened on Monday and runs through to Sunday, comes as Europe's carmakers contend with some hard truths on the road to full electrification.

Peugeot, which has previously designed a mini steering wheel, is showing a rectangular wheel, or the Hypersquare, which will appear in the first car showrooms from 2026. Stay up to date with the latest news, trends and innovations that are driving the global automotive industry with the Reuters Auto File newsletter. Sign up here.

Chinese and European automakers are vying to sell people on their latest electric vehicle (EV) models at the Paris Auto Show, which has a focus on innovation in the face of slowing demand and looming EU tariffs on Chinese EVs.