PARIS (AP) -- The world's automakers will seek to stifle more general concerns about a woeful global economy with claims for their smaller, more environmentally friendly cars on display at the Paris Motor Show this week.

The show, which runs Oct. 4-19, will reflect the dual concerns of new emissions rules and higher gasoline prices, combined with the economic reality of cash-strapped consumers.

The mantra will be that small and fuel-efficient is beautiful for mass-market cars, with a nod to the future of electric cars and hybrids that feature electricity to augment traditional fuel engines.

Citroen will unveil its C3 Picasso, a 13.39-foot multipurpose vehicle designed to be "small outside, big inside." Ford Motor Co. will show the new Ka, a "cheeky small car" that has already landed a role in the new James Bond adventure "Quantum of Solace." Hyundai Motor Co. will introduce the i20 subcompact, a would-be rival to the Renault Clio.

Renault SA and Volkswagen AG will introduce the revamped versions of two of Europe's top-selling cars -- the Megane and Golf models -- with lower emissions and greener engines.