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Boyd Coddington, dead at 63

Legendary Californian hot-rod builder and customizer Boyd Coddington, passed-away last Wednesday, at 63, from complications related to a recent surgery. His influence and legacy is immense, not just in the street-rod scene, but for the automotive design community as a whole. Raised in Rupert Idaho, Coddington moved to California in the late 60's to start his hot-rod shop while working for Disneyland as a machinist.

20 special-edition copies of the Ferrari 458 Italia sent to China

The first factory car from Maranello to hit the shores of China was a 1992 Ferrari 348 TS. Twenty years later, Ferrari is celebrating its anniversary in the country by producing 20 special-edition copies of the 458 Italia inspired by the market. In addition to the car, Ferrari will open its first permanent brand exhibition outside of Maranello at the Italian Center of Shanghai's World Expo Park.

Honda confirms Civic wagon and Type-R at Paris

For an in-depth and exclusive look at all things Honda, download the Honda: reloaded iPad app from the App Store now. It's from the makers of CAR magazine, and packed with new videos, news and reviews. Honda are having a busy motor show week, with the announcement that the Civic range is going to expand, and there's a whole new family of engines on the way, incorporating the company's 'Earth Dreams' technology.