A larger, apparently working prototype, is promised later this year. Yugo—the new one—is apparently seeking larger automakers to partner with, likely for sharing running gear and other components.

A German professor now leads the Yugo brand and plans to revive the Yugo with a drivable prototype debuting in 2027. The vehicle made in Yugoslavia died out nearly two decades ago.

The much-maligned (but cheap) '80s car, the Yugo, is seeing renewed interest since car prices are on the rise. Is it really making a comeback?