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The Eccentric yet Fun Renault Twizy Spotted in the Philippines

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     One of the many unconventional design examples of the electric car, the Renault Twizy. This French microcar was seen parked in front of a garage in Quezon City. Its strange bubble-shaped structure, futuristic looks and general irregularity made it more of a head-turner than a Ferrari F430.      The Twizy, an electric two-seater, was produced by Renault in Spain from 2012 to 2018, before being transferred to Renault-Samsung, French-South Korean joint automaker. (Yes. Samsung makes cars. But that's a story for another time.)      During its heyday within the European community, the little car was sold within numerous European countries. Its cute looks, easy maneuverability, quiet electric motor, and cheap price made it the most popular plug-in electric vehicle in 2019, and by the time its production ended in Europe, it had sold over 29,000 units.      But the Twizy featured here was found to be imported through the grey mark...