In 2019, Citroen’s CEO said, “What I don’t want to do is become a manufacturer that produces retro. I’m not going to produce a new 2CV.” But changes in leadership and the environment--and the success of Renault’s new electric 5--brought a change in attitude. At the Brussels Motor Show in early 2025, Citroen’s design chief hinted the door to retro design hadn’t completely closed. And that brings us to this year’s Paris Motor Show, where Citroen showed a 2CV “concept” (and acco

Paris Motor Show special! Check out the video: https://youtu.be/YDMOfENE3IE Auto shows are yesterday's news? Think again, mon ami! It's been eight years since I attended the Paris Motor Show, which had always been my favorite global auto show. It combined the scale of Frankfurt or Geneva or Tokyo with my favorite city (and cuisine). With over 60 brands represented at this year's show (~25% more than the 2024 event), it seemed worthwhile to attend.I was not disappointed. Press