Citroen revives the 2CV for an electric age
The French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
BBC News reports that the French firm is reinventing the classic model as carmakers come under pressure from Chinese rivals.
This business story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French and Chinese.
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