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Design genius is in the details, and the details have been fascinating in 2012. With help from our colleagues at Autoweek, we call attention to special touches that turned up on vehicles hitting the market this year.

Aero bridge

Spanning a valley between the front fenders and the A-pillar base, the aero bridge on the 2013 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta channels air from troughs pressed in the hood, angling the air downward to merge with the flow along the Ferrari's flanks.

Ford-Aston Martin fusion
Ford-Aston Martin fusion
Cute ute
Cute ute
Aero bridge
Aero bridge
Drawing a distinction
Drawing a distinction
Taking the edge off
Taking the edge off
Coupe d'état
Coupe d'état
Leaner machine
Leaner machine
Re-Charging
Re-Charging
Lincoln spreads its wings
Lincoln spreads its wings
Sharp rear-end
Sharp rear-end
Viper redux
Viper redux
Ornamental hood
Ornamental hood
The wheel deal
The wheel deal