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• Refurbished and gorgeous, this example of a 1965 Citroën 2CV is charming its way up the rankings of most expensive 2CV ever sold on Bring a Trailer. • The car has had a lot of work done in the past five years, including interior and exterior restorations as well as powertrain maintenance. • A video showing the engine starting up shows the simple elegance of cars from a half-century ago, when Citroën could not make these little 18-horsepower cuties fast enough.I knew I loved the Citroën 2CV way before I knew what it was called. I spent some time inGermany as a child, where the car’s nickname is Ente, or duck. Obviously, a car this cute needs a cute nickname. I’ve never driven one, but I distinctly remember when I was maybe 10 and being completely mesmerized every time a friend of the family would take us for rides in hers, whipping around Spandau and waving at other Ente drivers. I didn’t understand automotive communities back then. I just thought she was friendly. In any case, I’ve got my little reasons for loving on the 2CV.

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Turns out, I’m not the only one who enjoys this little duckling, as an auction happening now on Bring a Trailer (which, like Car and Driver, is part of Hearst Autos) proves. With three days to go, a gorgeous blue 1965 Citroën 2CV has already hit $20,000, which is certainly on the high end of 2CVs sold on BaT over the last two years. If the car can reach $26,501, it will beat out a beautiful 1989 Citroën 2CV6 Charleston, auctioned in 2021, as the most expensive 2CV ever sold on the site.

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But wherever the price ends up, the buyer can enjoy a recently redone 2CV—inside and out—complete with import documents showing that it just made the trip from Italy to Florida earlier this year. There’s a classic roll-up soft top and flip-up front window, and four seats are removable. The visual restorations took place between 2017 and 2021, and the seller conducted some powertrain work, including a refurbished carburetor and adding a new clutch and muffler, after purchasing the car in 2021.

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The tiny 2CV is powered by a historically accurate 425-cc flat-twin engine that sends its meager power to the 15-inch steel wheels using a four-speed manual transmission. The seller has posted a few short videos of the car in action. In the one showing the engine bay as the car starts up, the moving wires and pulleys are a blast of fresh, all-analog air in a world where “under the hood” now refers to the empty space of a frunk. Online bidding is at $22,215 at midweek, with the auction set to end on Saturday, June 11.
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The previous-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is still in production, and it’s being sold as the 2022 Grand Cherokee WK.It’s sold alongside the new model, which is codenamed WL and comes in both two-row and three-row Grand Cherokee L models.The Grand Cherokee WK starts at $38,575, or $1545 less than the new model.When is a new car not actually new? When it’s a continuation model like the 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK. This practice of continuing to produce an outgoing generation when the new model is already on sale certainly isn’t a new idea, and Stellantis itself did this recently with the Ram 1500 Classic. And when the old one actually offers considerable savings like the Grand Cherokee WK does, it could be worth a look.

The old Grand Cherokee starts at $38,575 for the Laredo E trim level, which is $1545 less than the new two-row 2022 Grand Cherokee Laredo model’s base price of $40,120. Both have the same 3.6-liter V-6 engine, although the old WK model has a simplified lineup without the optional 5.7-liter V-8 that’s available in the new GC. The new model also offers a 4xe plug-in-hybrid model and a three-row Grand Cherokee L variant.There are fewer choices to make within the Grand Cherokee WK lineup, as there are only three trim levels. The Laredo X trim level starts at $42,275 with a bit more equipment, and the Limited model starts at $44,420, $2015 less than the new Limited. Black, white, red, and gray are also the only exterior color choices. Four-wheel drive is a $1925–$2020 option on the WK depending on trim level.Jeep won’t say how long it will keep the WK model in production, according to Cars.com, so we don’t know when it will eventually disappear from dealer lots.
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Cadillac has released more teaser images of the Celestiq show car.The Celestiq, which follows the Lyriq EV SUV, will be a luxury hatchback that’s meant to be the flagship of the brand’s new electric lineup.The concept version seen here will debut first, and a production car is slated to go on sale in 2025.Cadillac is building hype for its new electric flagship, a four-door luxury hatchback called the Celestiq that will carry a six-figure price tag and feature a high-tech interior. The latest teaser images show some interesting glimpses at the concept-car version of this upcoming model that’s slated to go on sale in 2025, including its large wheels, intricate taillights, and even some easter eggs.

The Celestiq is intended as a competitor to vehicles including the Tesla Model S and Mercedes-Benz EQS. It appears to have a long hood and a dash-to-axle ratio appropriate for a flagship sedan. An illuminated fender graphic appears to be a nod to Cadillac’s historic “flying goddess” hood ornament.

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The L-shaped taillights are similar to the Lyriq’s and, based on earlier teasers, appear to flank the rear in a sort of flying buttress arrangement. We’re not sure how close the concept car will be to the production version, but if the Lyriq’s progression is any indication, the overall design isn’t likely to change much from show car to reality.

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We’re not exactly sure what we’re looking at in the other two teaser images, which show elements of the Celestiq in extreme close-ups. We can see textured metal trim, and that a bolt is emblazoned with Cadillac’s “Standard of the World” slogan—although it’s unclear if this is meant to be a hidden detail, or if it is somewhere within plain view.Cadillac has previously said that the Celestiq will offer four-wheel steering, a dual-motor AWD powertrain, a transparent glass roof, and a huge display screen stretching across the width of the dashboard. It will use GM’s Ultium battery platform, with the battery pack possibly offering around 100.0-kWh of capacity. The Super Cruise driver-assistance feature will be offered as well.Look for more details to come as Cadillac prepares to reveal the concept version of the Cclestiq in the near future.
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The McLaren F1 turned 30 last month. To celebrate, some owners took their cars on a tour around Italy’s Lake Garda. F1 designer Gordon Murray showed up with his new creation, the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50, and it made an impression. Listen to it rev towards its 12,100-rpm redline in one of the many tunnels surrounding the Italian lakes. As far as V-12 cars go, the F1 and T.50 sound quite different. It’s not just because the T.50’s 3.9-liter V-12 revs quite a bit higher than the F1’s 6.1-liter, which redlines at 7500 rpm. The T.50’s parallel three-into-two-into-one exhaust system makes it sound like it’s revving even higher still, evoking old-school Formula 1 cars in the process. Except for the long-delayed Aston Martin Valkryie—which also uses a high-revving Cosworth V-12—there’s never been another road car that sounds like this.

As good as the T.50 sounds on the outside, it should be even better in the cabin. There’s a RAM intake just above the driver’s head that feeds four throttle bodies. Murray’s big on intake noise, and with a setup like this, the T.50 should have a lot of it. In-car video from GMA test driver and three-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti lapping the T.50 at the Goodwood Members Meeting last year gives us an idea of what to expect.
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Thankfully, GMA is committed to using this V-12 for as long as regulations allow. So we’ll get to hear it for years to come. Lucky us.

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Honda has fully revealed the 2023 HR-V, the second generation of its subcompact crossover, with funky new styling and larger dimensions. This is thanks to the HR-V ditching its Fit hatchback underpinnings to instead borrow the latest Civic’s platform, and all 2023 HR-Vs are powered by the Civic’s naturally aspirated 2.0-liter inline-four making 158 horsepower and 138 pound-feet of torque. While there is only one engine option in the new HR-V, the crossover comes in three trim levels—LX, Sport, and EX-L—so we asked our editors to each pick one of the trims and spec it to their liking. Using Honda’s online configurator, here’s what we ended up choosing.

Tony Quiroga’s $26,790 2023 HR-V LX

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Honda

A Honda HR-V is a value play. With that in mind, my goal is to make the most of every dollar which is why I’m choosing the HR-V LX. At $24,895, the LX is the least expensive way to get an HR-V. Okay, so it doesn’t have heated or power seats and my front-seat passenger will be at my mercy since there’s only single-zone climate control. I won’t miss any of those things. I also don’t want an automatically dimming rearview mirror. I can dim my own rearview mirror, thank you. And I’m of the belief that ambient lighting makes cars look like cheap nightclubs, so I’m more than happy that the LX does without. I prefer extra headroom to moonroofs. The only bit I’ll miss in my basic LX is the leather-wrapped steering wheel. Every time I touch the plastic steering wheel rim I’ll be reminded of my cheap ways.To help inattentive drivers, even the most basic HR-V comes with forward-collision warning, collision-mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assistance. I don’t particularly want any of those things, but the HR-V comes very well equipped should you be prone to zoning out when you’re driving. Since I know how to adjust my mirrors to avoid blind spots, I won’t miss the Sport and EX-L’s blind-spot monitoring system. No matter the trim level, every new HR-V gets the same 158-hp 2.0-liter four and CVT automatic. In the interest of being able to accelerate from a stop without any wheelspin, my sole factory extra will be all-wheel drive for $1500. All-wheel drive might help resale value too, maybe. Probably. All HR-Vs have identical LED headlights, the same four-wheel disc brakes, and even the suspension setup is identical from the base LX to the top-dog EX-L. Clearly, the best value is in the base version. Too bad there aren’t more colors available. The LX offers two whites, black, gray, and a very light green called Nordic Forest Pearl for $395 to bring the total to $26,790. I’m willing to pay to put a little color in my life and maybe for someone to wrap the steering wheel in leather. —Tony QuirogaAustin Irwin’s $27,480 2023 HR-V Sport

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I’d be ecstatic if the new HR-V ended up being as fun to drive as the 11th-generation Civic it shares a platform with, but until we’ve driven one, we can’t say for certain. Admittedly, the use of the Civic’s base 158-hp powertrain and a CVT doesn’t give us much hope, but where other equipment is concerned, the HR-V Sport is like a Civic with extra real estate. At least on paper. The HR-V Sport starts at $26,895 (just $250 more than the similarly equipped Civic EX) and comes standard with black 18-inch wheels, remote start, and heated front seats. I don’t think all-wheel drive is necessary here. For the $1500 it costs to add all-wheel drive, I’d put that cash toward a set of Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 winter tires that would be more effective where traction is needed. Front-wheel-drive HR-Vs get an EPA-estimated 32 mpg on the highway, which is a 2-mpg advantage over the all-wheel-drive model, but far from the efficiency of a Civic hatchback or sedan with the same engine and transmission. The HR-V Sport is only available with black wheels, which go really well with the Nordic Forest Pearl paint ($395). Why choose a black cloth interior? Simple, it’s the only choice. Unlike both the cheaper LX and top-trim EX-L, the Sport comes with a chrome exhaust tip, giving it some much-needed zest to an otherwise very normal and polite-looking subcompact crossover. For $27,480, my HR-V is a less efficient yet more practical Civic. —Austin IrwinCaleb Miller’s $35,614 2023 HR-V EX-L

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Honda

The HR-V’s exterior design doesn’t exactly appeal to me with its dowdy, overbite front fascia, so the only way to make the HR-V palatable was to throw all of the options at it. I started with the top EX-L trim at $27,450, which includes goodies like an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, nine-inch touchscreen, leather-trimmed seats, wireless Apple CarPlay, and an eight-speaker sound system. I spent $1500 for all-wheel drive and $358 for the All-Season Protection package II, necessities for the harsh Michigan winters.I then went for the most outdoorsy look possible, choosing the Nordic Forest Pearl paint ($395) and the 17-inch HPD bronze wheels ($1400). I then added the $1402 HPD package, which includes silver trim around the base of the car, HPD badges, and a decal on the rear fender. I also specced the Rugged package for extra “ruggedness,” spending $1100 for chunky fender flares, door trim, and a grille surround trim piece. I blacked out the badges for $105, and spent $395 on a roof rack and $264 on a kayak attachment for the weekend adventures that I’ll probably be too lazy to take. At least I’ll look like I have an “active lifestyle.” After destination and handling, my HR-V came out to a total of $35,614. —Caleb Miller

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The 2022 Ram 1500 TRX lineup is joined by a new Sandblast Edition, which is essentially a design kit.The kit has exclusive Mojave Sand paint, unique 18-inch wheels, and distinctive interior appointments.Based on the TRX with the loaded Level 2 Equipment package, the Sandblast Edition starts at $100,080.A heavy-metal band like Metallica would be the perfect group to promote a heavy-metal pickup like the 702-hp Ram 1500 TRX, especially with the truck’s newly introduced Sandblast Edition. After all, its sand-colored design theme would pair nicely with the roaring soundtrack of the TRX’s supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 and James Hetfield’s supercharged vocals on “Enter Sandman.”
Instead of teaming up with a rock legend, Ram chose Ken Block to promote the 2022 TRX Sandblast Edition. True to his brand, Block thrashed the latest version of the supertruck on his YouTube channel in bits such as “Dune Hoon” and “Can it Khana?” It’s all good fun, but it doesn’t really demonstrate anything unique about the Sandblast Edition since it’s just an appearance package. Thanks to Block, though, we now know the kit’s exclusive Mojave Sand paint will make the TRX disappear after a series of especially enthusiastic desert donuts.
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Along with the unique paint color, the Sandblast Edition comes with black 18-inch beadlock-capable rims you won’t find on any other TRX. Ram also says it has special graphics, but we couldn’t spot them in the press photos, so you’ll have to take the company’s word for it. The interior is decorated with Light Frost contrast stitching and unique carbon-fiber trim. There’s also a badge on the center console that lets everyone know the truck is a Sandblast Edition, along with reminding them it has 702 horsepower and was designed in America.

The Sandblast Edition is only available on trucks with the Level 2 Equipment package. This means it’s loaded to the gills with all the best luxury amenities, tech options, and driver-assistance features. It also contributes to a lofty price. The ’22 TRX Sandblast Edition starts at $100,080 and goes on sale this summer.
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Polestar has released the first official image of the 2023 Polestar 3 electric SUV.This new model will be built at Volvo’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina.More details are coming in October, when the car will be officially launched.Polestar’s next model is called the 3, a logical follow-up to the brand’s first cars, the 1 and the 2, in more ways than just its name. The 2023 Polestar 3 is an electric SUV that will compete with the likes of the BMW iX and Jaguar I-Pace, and from the looks of this official image, it should be an attractive entry into this growing segment.

More details are coming in October, when the Polestar 3 will be fully revealed, but we already know it will offer a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain and a large battery pack. Polestar promises 372 miles of range on the optimistic WLTP cycle and we figure it’ll offer a range estimate of at least 300 miles on the U.S. EPA cycle. It will have two rows of seats and its interior is likely to follow a similar minimalist aesthetic as the Polestar 2’s cabin.Polestar, which is Volvo’s electric subbrand, says that production will begin in 2023 at Volvo’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina. The 3 will also be built in China. Ordering will open when the car debuts in October, and we think it’ll start at around $75,000, at least initially. A less expensive single-motor version may arrive later, as was the case with the Polestar 2.The Polestar 3 will be follow by two other new EVs: the Polestar 4 will come in 2023 as a smaller SUV model, while the Polestar 5 sedan is set to arrive in 2024 and will be similar to the Precept concept shown in 2020.
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Apple revealed the next generation of CarPlay at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2022) today.The next iteration will be able to display content on more than one screen, taking over gauge clusters to show driving speed and fuel level and integrating with climate-control functions.The vehicles that will arrive with this next version of CarPlay will start to be announced late next year.UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: Volvo announced via Twitter that it will adopt the new-gen CarPlay for its vehicles “in the future.” While built-in infotainment systems are a given in current new vehicles, many drivers, if their car is equipped with it, end up relying more heavily on Apple CarPlay for their entertainment and navigational needs. At the moment, CarPlay is limited to those functions on the center screen, but it will soon spread behind the steering wheel as well. At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference today, the Silicon Valley tech giant revealed updates to the next generation of CarPlay that will arrive in the near future.
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The big news is that CarPlay will now be able to display content on multiple screens within a vehicle’s cabin, so that digital gauge clusters will now be able to join the infotainment screens with Apple-designed graphics. CarPlay will use vehicle data to show speed, fuel level, and engine temperature measurements as well as allow users to control settings including radio or climate.

CarPlay will also allow drivers to customize their gauge cluster by adding widgets like the Weather or Music apps onto the dashboard. A video posted to Twitter from the conference gives a taste of what the new CarPlay graphics will look like, and more information will arrive soon. Apple also said that the vehicles that will be equipped with the next generation of CarPlay will start to be confirmed late next year.
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