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BYD appears to be exploring the revival of the ultra-compact city car, just as Smart brings back its iconic two-seater.<\/p>

A newly published Chinese design patent reveals a remarkably small, two-door vehicle with a surprising European connection: Wolfgang Egger, the German designer behind the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione and former Audi design chief.<\/p>

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