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Citroen’s 2CV is Back, And It’s Still A Safe Space For Eggs

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Citroen is taking on cut-price Chinese EVs with a homage to the iconic 2CV. A production version of the retro 2 CV Concept hits showrooms in late 2028. In-door egg storage nods to the original 2CV’s quirky egg-friendly design brief. The Mini Cooper, Fiat 500, VW Beetle, Renault 5, Chevy Camaro, and other classics have been resurrected to push our nostalgia buttons over the last 30 years. But the Citroën 2CV was always a glaring absentee from the list, until this week’s Paris Motor Show . This is the 2 CV Concept, and it’s more than a bit fun. A production version arrives in 2028, Citroën promises. Previous Citroën CEOs vowed they’d never resurrect the iconic 2CV, despite it remaining the brand’s most famous car. More than 3.8 million were sold between 1948 and 1990. But now Citroën, like other legacy brands, is making use of its heritage to remind us why we should stick with it as Chinese automa...

A New Ford Bronco Has Nothing On A 1969 Model Like This

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This classic two-door Bronco has been overhauled with a 5.0-liter Coyote V8. The off-roader also sports upgraded suspension and braking components. Complementing the new engine are upgraded bumpers and a customized interior. Ford’s decision to revive the Bronco was genius. Not only did it bring back one of the company’s most beloved nameplates, but it also finally gave the Jeep Wrangler a serious rival. In Raptor guise, the Bronco is one of the best off-roaders on sale. However, is it as cool as a classic restomod like this? We’re not so sure. There’s no shortage of upgraded and modernized Ford Broncos out there, but this one ticks pretty much every box. For starters, it’s powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 with a custom air intake and exhaust, giving it two extra cylinders over a Bronco Raptor. Read: 1972 Ford Bronco Restomod Just Wants To Go Rock Climbing Beyond the new engine, the Bronco’s exterior...