Paris Motor Show 2026 to Host Public Smart-Driving Test With Only XPeng and Tesla

Singling out two brands for a public, visitor-facing test turns driver-assistance comparison into a spectator event, and the choice of a European venue signals that the contest for ADAS credibility is now being staged outside China and the US. The exclusion of European and other global automakers from the lineup is the more telling detail: it suggests either limited willingness to submit to open, side-by-side scrutiny or a show format built around a narrower rivalry. Whether other manufacturers seek entry into future editions is the open question.