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Steering toward a more masculine design and away from the low-budget, econo-box design of 2012, the new Honda Civic features a set of crisp, bold lines that give the sheet metal a sportier, more athletic look. New wheel designs sharpen things even further. Inside, both Civic sedans and coupes receive an new instrument panel with plenty of chrome detailing. An impressive new seven-inch capacitive touchscreen infotainment system is new with LaneWatch blind spot monitoring. Under the hood, the standard 1.8-liter I-4 is still present, however, it can now be mated with a CVT transmission. The six-speed manual is available in the base model, but the traditional automatic is gone.

Source: Top Speed

Set to debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, the new 911 Targa should essentially be the same as the 911 Carrera or Carrera S, except for the roof system. This means the base 911 Targa will feature a 3.4-liter flat-six engine good for 350 horsepower and 287 pound feet of torque, while the 911 Targa S will benefit from a 3.8-liter flat-six engine putting out 400 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. A seven-speed manual will come as standard, with Porsche’s seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission offered as an option.

Source: Motor Authority

For those not familiar with Ken Okuyama, he’s the former chief Pininfarina stylist credited with the 220mph Ferrari Enzo hypercar of the early 2000s. At the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, he revealed this delightful surprise that rendered it the most fascinating concept car by BBC Autos. Befitting the Kode 9’s compact form, Okuyama specifies a four-cylinder engine of either 1.6 or 2.4 litres as the hypothetical powertrain, mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

Source: BBC Autos

As December winds down, everyone is taking a step back to reflect on the events of 2013. Bugatti posted this album on their Facebook page of all the fan-favorite moments from the brand this year, and it’s honestly pretty impressive. From setting speed records with the Bugatti Veyron, to unveiling the ultra-stylish limited edition Veyron Vitesse Meo Costantini and various other innovative designs, the brand kept plenty busy over the past twelve months and this list shows that people were paying attention.

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Gemballa has released the first pictures of the McLaren P1 riding on specially designed GForged-one wheels. Described as a “perfect complement to the lightweight construction” of the P1, the GForged-one wheels measure 20 inches front and 21 inches rear. The wheels are still under development but Gemballa says they will be available in four finishes including Gunmetal and Black Magic. According to Gemballa CEO Andreas Schwarz, “Of course, being the first to offer this type of product was not enough; the product we offer is also both technically and visually fascinating.”

Source: World Car Fans