That is the production car.

Interior of the new electric 2CV

I’m at the pre show launch by Stellantis, Paris motor show. The 2CV is clearly the star of the event, but this Alpha Romeo Cuorerosso isn’t scruffy.

Very difficult to get near the 2CV. Clearly very popular

Some of you will have seen the new Citroen 2CV already. I’m at the launch and I think it looks great. Smaller, lighter, electric and really not expensive

I could not believe whay I saw. This film is truly extraordinary. No AI, okay, my voice is in it for about 15 seconds but don’t let that put you off. If you get a chance to see it, grab it with both hands.

I just thought I'd say hi as I'm passing. For someone who is four 4 years beyond current retirement age, and I'm not complaining, but I have never, in 70 years, been this busy. I like it, but even among all the frantic activity, I go out and look at the sky. It's worth doing if you can.

I met Jeffrey Archer once. We had the same literary agent. He was terrifying. If we really are ruled by lizard overlords, he was definitely one of them.

I love being told I’m getting a little ‘political’ by people who, I assume hold different views to mine. Isn’t your comment ‘a little ‘political.’

Why is it possible to pay around 14p per kWh for electricity from a very rapid charger in France when we pay between 60 to 95p in the UK? Asking for a friend

Just been sent a total pro fossil fuel non story from the ABC in Australia. Saying you should keep your car fuelled during bush fire season so you can get away. Fair enough. Then there's a picture of a hybrid petrol car with some fire damage . . from a bush fire . . which they describe as 'an EV'