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2013 SRT Viper official pricing announced - starting $15k less than the Corvette ZR1

The Chrysler Group has announced the pricing for the 2013 SRT Viper and the 2013 SRT Viper GTS with a starting price for the “base model” SRT Viper of $97,395 while the higher performance SRT Viper GTS carries a starting price of $120,395 – neither of which includes the $1,995 destination fee.

What does it cost to make the Chevy Volt?

Newly released data shows that the Volt costs much more to make than its $39,999 asking price.

Volvo joins Pinterest with a Volvo Joyride contest

Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) has announced the launch of a new Pinterest-based promotion they’re calling the Volvo Joyride. This is reportedly the first social media platform campaign for the company while providing the official launch of their Pinterest channel.

An image from the Volvo Joyride web page. Image courtesy of Volvo Cars of North

An Electric Lada Is Not So Surprising

You’d think the tough, rugged Lada image we have would continue its happy life with rather inefficient gasoline engine but a project aiming to electrify some Ladas is not that surprising.

An all electric Lada? Times are a changin'

The first coast-to-coast highway turns 99 today

The first coast-to-coast highway in the US opened September 10 of 1913. Originally known as the Lincoln Highway, the road originally ran for 3,389 miles through 13 states, from the Big Apple’s Times Square to San Francisco’s Lincoln Park.

1912 Ford Model T Speedster. Photo © 2012 by Don Bain.

Rebates Should Also Be For Converted Electric Cars

While governments pride themselves on facilitating the purchase of electric cars, some are left out of the equation. What about those who convert cars to electricity?

Converted old cars to electricity should be recognized

Belmont Shore Car Show Attracts Oddities And More

The Long Beach, CA Belmont Shore Car Show is always a fun event where you can witness the amount of time some spend on hot rodding their rides. This year’s was no exception.

2013 BMW M5 packs more horsepower than advertised

Even though the horsepower war raging across the global automotive industry is all about having a few more ponies than your nearest competitor, the act of underrating your big dogs is as popular now as it was in the 1970s – with the most recent news of a production car making more power than advertised being the 2013 BMW M5 sedan.

Charging 45 Karmas Simultaneously

Charging more than one electric cars at the same time takes juice and a little bit of planning. 45 Fisker Karma owners broke the world record for the highest number of mixed-brand electric vehicles to be charged simultaneously.

Aston Martin Vanquish like its never been seen before [w/videos]

Aston Martin has released four new videos of the Vanquish super grand tourer and reveals the supercar in a whole new light.