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    Chrysler to Resume Production at 7 Plants  Jun 18, 2009
    Chrysler's Conner Avenue assembly plant, which builds the Dodge Viper, resumed production on June 15. But the plants will again be closed during a previously announced two-week summer break the weeks of July 13 and 20, Chrysler said. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Chrysler to Restart 7 Assembly Plants  Jun 18, 2009
    A plant in Detroit that makes the Dodge Viper sports car restarted Monday. In addition, parts stamping, engine and transmission factories that feed those plants also will restart June 29, Chrysler said in a statement. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Chrysler Resumes Production...of 600hp Dodge Viper  Jun 17, 2009
    of 600hp Dodge Viper - Auto - FOXNews ... of 600hp Dodge Viper. (Fox News)

    Open Road: Dodge Viper plant may be first to reopen, but not exactly the image of the New Chrysler  Jun 17, 2009
    Dodge Viper plant may be first to reopen, but not exactly the image of the New Chrysler - Open Road: A conversation about the cars and trucks we drive - USATODAY.com ... Dodge Viper plant may be first to reopen, but not exactly the image of the New Chrysler ... Photo of 1998 Dodge Viper by Bill Delaney/GPN. (USA Today -- Money)

    Canned car dealers have some bargains  May 22, 2009
    That would be mainly the Dodge Viper high performance sports car, or, if for some reason Chevrolet closed its doors, the Chevy Corvette. Just about anything else -- included the much loved Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky roadsters -- are not likely to make the classic cut. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Need for Speed Undercover Unveils...  May 2, 2009
    Carmen's Shelby GT500 Chase's BMW M6 Chau Wu's Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG G-Mac's Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Hector's Nissan 370Z Nickel's Dodge Viper SRT10 Rose's GT2 Zack's Volkswagen SciroccoMore information can be found at www. needforspeed. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    New Mexico man captures Unlimited division  Apr 30, 2009
    058mph off in a 2000 Dodge Viper. In the 160mph Super Sport division, Tom Whalen of Frisco was the closest of the two competitors at 1. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)

    Atari's 'RACE Pro' Speeds to the Checkered Flag  Feb 19, 2009
    The variety of cars in RACE Pro ranges from 200 to over 1000 horse power, encompassing a host of championships including WTCC (World Touring Car Championship), Formula 3000 and Formula BMW. GT cars from manufacturers including Aston Martin and Saleen take their place on the grid as well as production cars such as the Audi R8 and Dodge Viper SRT10. In addition, RACE Pro is exclusively bringing all the WTCC cars from manufacturers BMW, Chevrolet and Seat to Xbox 360 for the very first time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Countdown To Opening Day 2009: Meet The New Broncos  Feb 12, 2009
    If I could own any car, it would have to be: a Dodge Viper. My favorite sports star is: Albert Pujols. (Santaclarabroncos.com)

    'Sad day in Detroit' as GM Vice Chairman Bob Lutz to retire  Feb 10, 2009
    He has worked at every Detroit automaker and overseen products ranging from Chrysler's Dodge Viper V-10 supercar to GM's Chevrolet Volt battery-power sedan due next year. He will be replaced by Thomas Stephens, 60, GM's executive vice president of global powertrain and quality. (USA Today -- Autos)

    Retiring from GM, Lutz holds little back  Feb 10, 2009
    At Chrysler in the 1990s, Lutz championed products like the Dodge Viper muscle car, the brawny Ram pickup, and the PT Cruiser retrostyled wagon. Since joining GM in 2001, he has integrated the automaker's sprawling global product teams, helped produce some hits like the new Chevrolet Malibu, and has been a driving force behind the battery-powered Chevrolet Volt, which GM has said would go on sale in 2010. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Iconic GM Executive to Retire  Feb 10, 2009
    He pushed many of the industry's innovative designs, from the Dodge Viper to the Ford Explorer, in a 46-year career that included stops at all three of the American auto giants. He was never shy with his opinions. (Washington Post)

    Daily Briefing  Feb 8, 2009
    Chrysler LLC said Wednesday that it is weighing options for its iconic Dodge Viper sports car, which could include a sale of the nameplate. The automaker has been approached by third parties interested in exploring future possibilities with Viper, Chairman and Chief Executive Bob Nardelli said in a statement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)

    Deputy recovers stolen sports car  Mar 28, 2008
    The car was covered and upon lifting the cover, West discovered a Dodge Viper convertible. West had a dispatcher check the VIN number and learned the car had been stolen, the report stated. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)

    Racers Reunion  Mar 15, 2008
    Kurt Busch talked at Bristol Motor Speedway about receiving the 25,000th Dodge Viper earlier this week in recognition of his racing accomplishments as the top Dodge driver in the 2007 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Comments from Jeff Gordon, Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman from the Goodyear Tire Test at Darlington Raceway, including some about the recent events at Atlanta Motor Speedway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Gran Turismo 5 Prologue  Mar 7, 2008
    The Blu-ray version will include a behind the scenes video called "Beyond the Apex." More than sixty vehicles and 14 tuned cars will be included in the game, with the Ferrari 599, Nissan GT-R and Dodge Viper GTS as standouts amongst the large roster ... Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe ... Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe Tuned Car. (IGN PS2)

    Grid Preview  Mar 5, 2008
    We're talking the Aston Martin DBR9, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Mazda 787B and Audi R10 TDI -- the first diesel car ever to win the 24-hour Le Mans. You'll have the opportunity to attempt an Audi repeat, as Grid features a Le Mans race in which a minute represents an hour, resulting in a 24-minute-long race. (IGN PC Games)

    More Mommy Time for Britney  Feb 26, 2008
    The kids were again shuttled to Spears' home in 's gray Dodge Viper truck, driven by Federline's longtime security guard, at around 9 a.m. They departed shortly after noon. News of the Monday sojourn was first reported by jfxonline. (E! Online)

    Emission changes could limit car choices  Feb 14, 2008
    Mr. Bigland glanced at a green Dodge Viper behind him on the floor of the auto show and acknowledged that Chrysler would not be able to sell the super sports car in any province that adopts the California rules. Canada represents just 2 per cent of the global vehicle market and single provinces are an even smaller fraction, Mr. Bigland said, noting that if you think we can dictate the world standard, it's just not going to happen. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    Mercedes prototype revealed  Feb 1, 2008
    It may look like a Dodge Viper, but you re looking at a photo of a new Mercedes supercar prototype that will become the spiritual successor to the car maker s famous 300SL Gullwing of the 1950s. Mercedes has commissioned German company HWA a spin-off of the car maker s AMG tuning division to develop a rival for the Audi R8 supercar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Discount Tire burning rubber at car auction  Jan 19, 2008
    An $8,000 package for a Dodge Viper was pending. Discount will be back for more, bringing two of Scottsdale's biggest auto-related businesses even closer. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Michelin is Chosen for Uncompromising Performance at NAIAS 2008  Jan 13, 2008
    Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR. (PRNewsFoto/Michelin) DETROIT, MI UNITED STATES ... MICHELIN - MAIN FLOOR DISPLAY Michelin(R) Pilot(R) Sport Cup tires Viper SRT10 ACR The original Dodge Viper went into production in 1992 and since inception Michelin engineers have collaborated with engineering teams in the Street and Racing Technology (SRT) division of Chrysler, LLC to ensure the maximum performance benefits of the vehicle are met ... Tire selection was critical in allowing the ultimate purpose-built,... (PR Newswire)

    Reno's Amazing Race  Dec 16, 2007
    The 1907 Thomas Flyer was no Chevy Corvette or Dodge Viper. It had no windshield or doors, and its brakes weren't strong enough to stop it going down a steep hill. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Hottest sports cars for 08  Dec 14, 2007
    "Upper premium" models (Dodge Viper SRT10, Mercedes-Benz SL, Porsche 911, etc ... In these categories, where models tend to get refreshed every four or five years, significant models for 2008 include redesigned versions of the Audi TT and the Dodge Viper SRT10 Coupe and Roadster; the latter gets a major boost in power, with its massive V10 engine now pumping out 600 horsepower. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Big Auto's race to get green  Dec 11, 2007
    A new engine on the Dodge Viper muscle car has improved fuel economy, which reduces the penalty to $1,000 from $3,000 on the 2007 model. That change was not related to the federal program, but rather to continuous improvement at Chrysler, which still opposes the program, spokesman Ed Saenz said yesterday. (Globe and Mail)

    Slaying the Veyron|  Nov 24, 2007
    FULL THROTTLE Subscribe to our. MOTORSPORT CALENDAR See what's happening and when. (iAfrica.com)

    It's the Mustang Bullitt!  Nov 14, 2007
    In addition to the Bullitt, Chrysler LLC will introduce a street-legal version of its Dodge Viper SRT10 race car, while Hyundai Motor Co will take aim at the Mustang with the Genesis Coupe, a rear-wheel-drive concept ... 4l, 600bhp V10 engine, the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR - short for American Club Racers - isn't for the faint of heart ... Chrysler spokeswoman Kathy Graham said the company hasn't determined how many of the US$100,000 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACRs it will make, but it has sold 25,000 Vipers... (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    More Viper venom  Nov 14, 2007
    It's Dodge's ultimate purpose-built, street-legal track car the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR (short for American Club Racer) debuts at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The latest addition to Chrysler LLC's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) family of performance vehicles 600-horsepower 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is a street-legal Viper engineered for tackling the race track ... "With the all-new 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR, SRT has taken the ultimate American sports car and injected it... (iAfrica.com)

    * New muscle cars cast eco-friendliness to the winds  Nov 11, 2007
    A Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is shown in a photo provided by Chrysler ... In addition to the Bullitt, Chrysler LLC will introduce a street-legal version of its Dodge Viper SRT10 race car, while Hyundai Motor Co will take aim at the Mustang with the Genesis Coupe, a rear-wheel-drive concept ... 4-liter, 600-horsepower V-10 engine, the Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR -- for auto club racers -- is not for the faint of heart. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Mustang Among Featured Cars at LA Show  Nov 10, 2007
    In addition to the Bullitt, Chrysler LLC will introduce a street-legal version of its Dodge Viper SRT10 race car, while Hyundai Motor Co. will take aim at the Mustang with the Genesis Coupe, a rear-wheel-drive concept. Lamborghini's Reventon a $1. (ABC News -- Wire)

    Car show rolls into Fresno  Nov 2, 2007
    "People really love it."Auto show spokeswoman Lauren Holzman said organizers also added a new feature: the Luxury Hall for high-end vehicles and exotic custom cars, including a Ferrari, Dodge Viper and Ford's Shelby GT. About 25,000 square feet of Selland Arena houses cars from Mercedes-Benz, Acura, Lexus and Jaguar, among others. "We thought it would be easier to place all the high-end vehicles in one location so people would not have to zig-zag from one building to another to compare models,"... (Fresno Bee)

    1992-2002 Dodge Viper Pre-Owned  Oct 29, 2007
    If that's your thing, there's only one car that does it- the Dodge Viper. The original models were often bought as a novel weekend car, a racing machine, or just to own a bit of history or nostalgia, as they were intended to recall memories of the Shelby Cobra from days gone by. (Auto123)

    Energy expo bringing in national experts, producers  Oct 19, 2007
    Also on display will be the world's fastest street car, a 1,200-horsepower Dodge Viper powered by ethanol, that holds the world speed record - from zero to 220. 7 mph in 27. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    Auto Racing School  Sep 15, 2007
    This is your unique opportunity to experience the entire range of high performance SRT vehicles - including the new, all-dominating 600-horsepower Dodge Viper SRT10, which well be adding to the experience soon. Sign up now to join the SRT power elite at a track near you. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Viper's V-10 raises stakes in horsepower race  Sep 6, 2007
    Tony Ding / AP fileThe 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 wasintroduced at the Detroit auto show in January, but details of the powerful machine are only being released now as the car makes its way to dealers ... Since the arrival of the Dodge Viper in 1994 as a latter-day Shelby Cobra roadster, its creators at Dodge have staked their banner atop the horsepower mountain ... Fact file: Dodge Viper. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Wilson out of movie  Aug 30, 2007
    She said the Supra and a Dodge Viper were revving their engines and racing between traffic signals before the crash. Police so far have said only that excessive speed contributed to the crash. (Boston Globe -- Living)

    Small Auto Racing Parts Maker Does Big Business Using SolidWorks Software  Aug 29, 2007
    With one click, for example, Hoffman can modify his five-hole Corvette alignment tool for a six-hole Dodge Viper wheel. He uses the COSMOSXpress(TM) analysis tool embedded in SolidWorks to run thermal and stress analysis on brake parts for safety and durability. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    U.S. National Basketball Team Signs One-of-a-Kind Vehicle for the Child Safety Network (CSN) and Basketball Hall of Fame  Aug 25, 2007
    LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Today in Las Vegas the entire U.S. National Basketball team and coaching staff lent their names to a Signature Series Dodge Viper to help raise funds and awareness for the Child Safety Network (CSN). President of USA Basketball, Jerry Colangelo was the first to sign the CSN Viper before practice in Las Vegas followed by Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Amare Stoudemire, Dwight Howard, Jason Kidd, Chauncey Billups, Redd Miller, Tyson Chandler,... (PR Newswire)

    Chrysler tries to boost the PT Cruiser with limited edition  Aug 15, 2007
    Along with the Dodge Viper and the 300C, it really represented the fact that Chrysler was getting very expressive and creative styling-wise. It influenced everybody. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

    Retro PT Cruiser may be on its last wheels  Aug 15, 2007
    "Along with the Dodge Viper and the 300C, it really represented the fact that Chrysler was getting very expressive and creative styling-wise. It influenced everybody.". The PT Cruiser's US sales were up 4 percent in 2006, to 138,650, or nearly as many as the hot-selling 300C sedan. (Boston Globe)

    Kocis’ accused killers lose lavish lifestyle through settlement  Aug 12, 2007
    They forfeit $26,000 that was in their business account and a Honda Civic, Dodge Viper, Chevrolet Corvette and BMW, according to the Office of the Commonwealth s Attorney in Virginia Beach. Cuadra, 25, and Kerekes, 33, remain jailed in the Luzerne County Correctional Facility without bail on homicide, robbery, arson and related charges. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)

    More of this story  Aug 9, 2007
    In addition to employing 578 employees, Dana manufactures drive train axle assemblies and products for companies such as Ford, GM, Hummer and Daimler Chrysler for vehicles such as the Dodge Viper, the Ford F Series trucks and Jeep Wrangler. "We produce over 4,500 axles a day, and there are 120 semi loads that are in and out of here daily," Coulardot said. (Williamstown Grant County News, KY)

    Saleen Extreme Stars as 'Decepticon' Police Car in 'Transformers'  Jul 25, 2007
    Saleen also supports OEM partner niche vehicle initiatives including projects such as the Ford GT, Supercharged Harley-Davidson Edition F-150 and the Dodge Viper program. Saleen's manufacturing facilities are located in Irvine, California and Troy, Michigan. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    GM seeking a green jolt with the new Volt  Jul 25, 2007
    Better known as the father of the high-powered gas-guzzling Dodge Viper, Lutz, 75, once dismissed Toyotas gas-electric hybrid Prius as a publicity stunt. But now U.S. automakers, who just five years ago were pushing behemoths like the Hummer, find themselves racing to catch up with Japan to put fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly green cars on the road. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Biofuel Viper sets world speed record  Jul 18, 2007
    GADGETS GALORE Viper driver, Ron Misjar, explains the functions of several gauges in the E85 Dodge Viper ... OSCODA What does the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, a 2005 Dodge Viper and corn have in common ... The man loves all things about cars and treated himself to his first Dodge Viper after selling a software company to Microsoft. (Oscoda Press, MI)

    Indie filmmakers escape `Death Row' to poke fun with `Films That Suck'  Jun 29, 2007
    "I worked on the ZR1 and ZR2 Corvettes, the Dodge Viper and the Ford F-150 truck series," Baker explains. But 1991, at age 25, he got a career wake-up call in the form of a serious health problem. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)

    Car show boasts America's best; fair features classic, custom, contemporary rides  Jun 14, 2007
    The "American Legends" car show at the fair's Surfside Race Place covers 100 years of car history, including everything from the country's first production car to one of today's most coveted sports cars, the Dodge Viper. The show, held in conjunction with the San Diego Automotive Museum, opened to the public Wednesday and runs until June 24. (North County Times)

    In praise of the soon-to-be-installed safety awareness devices (6/11)  Jun 12, 2007
    These cameras are about safety just about as much as a Dodge Viper is about practicality ... These cameras are about safety just about as much as a Dodge Viper is about practicality. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)

    Executive Suite: Car honcho puts ideas in the fast lane  Jun 11, 2007
    In keeping with CEO Reiner's plan to broaden the product line, Saleen just landed a contract painting the next generation of Dodge Viper, its first contract unrelated to Ford. And it's in the process of trying to acquire ACS, a small automotive supplier that pioneered installations of sunroofs and also does contract work. (USA Today -- Money)

    Phoenix llawyer killed in wreck possibly head of gambling ring  Jun 9, 2007
    In March, Burgi lost control of his Dodge Viper and slammed into a parked trailer in the area of Riggs and Power roads in Queen Creek. Burgi had fought accusations that he lied on the witness stand and tried to extort a Chandler businessman. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Convertibles at every price  Jun 2, 2007
    Volkswagen New Beetle. Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. (AZCentral)

    Ormond man investigated for real estate fraud  Jun 1, 2007
    DAYTONA BEACH -- Authorities investigating online sales of unbuildable swampland near Daytona Beach have seized $178,000 worth of cars, including a Hummer and Dodge Viper. A warrant served at the 2,700-square-foot Ormond Beach home of James A. Kelly last week was just the start in a state investigation of real estate fraud for peddling "paper subdivisions" in wetlands to unsuspecting victims, mostly from South Florida. (Daytona Beach News Journal)

    GM'S Mr. Horsepower has an electric conversion  May 21, 2007
    He is the father of the V-10 Dodge Viper and has championed automobiles like the 1,000-horsepower Cadillac Sixteen, a V-16 concept coupe that Lutz said would have fulfilled his longstanding goal of designing a high-powered car to match the finest European models ... "This is now what I'm more excited about than I was about the Dodge Viper," Lutz said. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    G.M.’s Mr. Horsepower Has an Electric Conversion  May 19, 2007
    He is the father of the V-10 Dodge Viper and has championed automobiles like the 1,000-horsepower Cadillac Sixteen, a V-16 concept coupe that Mr. Lutz said would have fulfilled his longstanding goal of designing a high-powered car to match the finest European models ... This is now what I;m more excited about than I was about the Dodge Viper,; Mr. Lutz said. (Shoals TimesDaily)

    Shadowrun golden, dated  May 11, 2007
    What you are suggesting is the equivalent to saying someone that spent $75k on a Dodge Viper should get to pay less for gas because they spent more on their vehicle then the person who bought a Ford Focus for $15k. That's just an asinine argument. (GameSpot)

    Host With the Most: The Cult of Bob Barker  May 11, 2007
    couple, both public school teachers, tried in vain to raise $44,000 to pay the income and sales taxes on an $86,743 Dodge Viper the wife won on the show. "It's something you love and you can't keep," she told the Kansas City Star. (Washington Post)

    Thomas Lennon interview  May 4, 2007
    We thought about using a fleet of Dodge Viper sportscars but the budget for them was more than the budget for the movie, so we got Mustangs. We must have looked pretty convincing, though. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Carroll Shelby's Cars Still Rolling In Fast Lane  May 2, 2007
    INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY. When Carroll Shelby raced cars in the 1950s, he kept a nitroglycerine pill under his tongue just in case his heart couldn't keep pace with the speed of the competition. (Investors Business Daily)

    Leaders & Success  May 2, 2007
    Investor's Business Daily: Carroll Shelby's Cars Still Rolling In Fast Lane. Carroll Shelby's Cars Still Rolling In Fast Lane. (Investors Business Daily)

    Group launches bid to ban affirmative action  Apr 27, 2007
    But lottery winners buy a Dodge Viper and quit their job because they have no pride in how they got that money. They may get an accountant and make some investments, but by the time their grandchildren will receive any of the money, it is all gone. (AZCentral -- News)

    Motocross veteran McGrath has 'a blast' in stock car debut  Apr 26, 2007
    Fifth-place finisher Michael McCann was disqualified after unapproved components were found in the transmission of his Dodge Viper ... The decision left Frederick and his Dodge Viper in 18th place after starting in the 26th position. (North County Times)

    Car legend Iacocca maintains blunt style in new book  Apr 23, 2007
    " 'It ate him up' Attempts to reach Eaton for comment were unsuccessful. In the seven full years he ran Chrysler, 1993-99, its financial reports show a total operating profit on the car and truck business of about $34 billion. The last seven years Iacocca ran the company, 1986-92, it reported total operating profit of $7.3 billion on the car and truck business. Chrysler says accounting changes over the years make the numbers only a rough index of performance. Carroll Shelby, longtime friend of... (USA Today -- Money)

    The Ultimate Road Test  Apr 22, 2007
    The parking lot is jammed with 85 or so vehicles, some that were tested last year for this month s annual Auto Issue, and some waiting to be tested for next year s everything from the blazing Dodge Viper to the workhorse Chevrolet Silverado pickup to the subcompact Honda Fit. The one-story office and garage buildings are modest. (Boston Globe)

    Teachers retract solicitations for help paying taxes on prize Viper  Mar 12, 2007
    Mary VanPelt won the 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 when she was on "The Price is Right" last summer. Taxes on the 86,743 car amounted to about 30,000. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)

    Taking a ride down the memory highway  Mar 11, 2007
    There s a Dodge Viper, that s a Studebaker, and that s a Chevy Corvair, he said. That was a rear engine car. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Rulon Gardner still loving life  Mar 7, 2007
    The good news: He sold his Dodge Viper. The bad: He still wants his pilot's license. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Driving with 'The Hoff'|  Mar 6, 2007
    Dodge Viper, Buick, '58 Merc. Do you drive yourself when going to gigs/awards shows. (iAfrica.com)

    Cap-and-trade program for cars?  Mar 5, 2007
    Offering examples, Ruskin said sports cars such as the BMW Z8 and Dodge Viper likely would carry a surcharge, as would the big Ford Expedition sport utility vehicle and luxurious Lincoln Town Car. The Ford Escape mid-size sport utility and Toyota Tacoma truck would not. (North County Times)

    Soldier remembered for fun-loving nature  Feb 18, 2007
    "Branden loved video games, fast cars -- his favorite was a Dodge Viper -- and baseball, especially the Atlanta Braves, also the name of his first Little League team, his father said."He always wanted to be a left-handed pitcher for the Atlanta Braves," he said.His family also remembered Branden as being very respectful. The young man went to Dennull's father, asking for permission to marry her before proposing in January, Charles Cummings said."I don't know too many young people that do that... (Florida Today)

    Volt is just the jolt GM needs  Feb 15, 2007
    If he had his way, our driveways would be stuffed with machines like the Dodge Viper, the rocket sled he developed in his Chrysler years, or GM's new Pontiac Solstice roadster, especially sweet in red. Mr. Lutz's newest passion is not a car that can accelerate to 100 km/h in less time than it takes to buckle a seatbelt or a convertible best adorned with a fashion model in the passenger seat, but a contraption powered by batteries. (Globe and Mail -- Business)

    The ridiculous speeding excuses|  Feb 5, 2007
    A 43-year-old man driving a brand new Dodge Viper was arrested for driving at 126km an hour. "He said his speedometer was defected. But we are talking about a 2006 model here.". (iAfrica.com)

    Man pleads no contest in 1982 plane crash that killed girlfriend  Feb 3, 2007
    His assets at the time of his arrest included 500,000 worth of property and a 71,000 Dodge Viper. In court Thursday, Corrigan said his office had agreed to drop additional felony charges, including criminal mischief. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Collectible cars of tomorrow  Jan 24, 2007
    The only American cars were two Chrysler products, the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Viper. Cars that are hot now may not be so hot for collectors in the 2020's, Hagerty's survey predicted. (CNN)

    Auto show visitors admire innovation  Jan 24, 2007
    Dana Nichols' eyes lit up at the new 600 horsepower Dodge Viper SRT10. With an 8. (The Standard-Times, MA)

    Sidelines: Colonial Forge's Steven Cappetta  Jan 16, 2007
    Eventually, I'd get a Dodge Viper. What's your most embarrassing sports moment. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)

    Resolution: Better Advertising  Jan 12, 2007
    Bob Lutz, the visionary behind the Dodge Viper, Ram pickup, and PT Cruiser, led Chrysler () to record profits in the '90s by designing vehicles that were the first choice of a handful of buyers instead of the second or third choice of everyone. He knew that the more broadly you try to spread your appeal, the less appeal you have to go around. (BusinessWeek)

    Big Three Look Back to Past Glories and Dream of Muscle  Jan 10, 2007
    A short walk away is the latest incarnation of the Dodge Viper, which almost single-handedly revived interest in Chrysler a decade and a half ago, thanks to a design championed by Mr. Lutz, who was then the No. 2 executive there. This Viper, with a V-10 engine that generates 600 horsepower, looks even more like another Detroit classic, the Chevrolet Corvette. (Shoals TimesDaily)

    U.S. automakers rethink news 'embargoes'  Jan 5, 2007
    So far this year, information about the new Chrysler minivans, Chevrolet Malibu sedan, Dodge Viper sports car, the Lincoln MKR concept car and the Chevy Camaro convertible has leaked out early on the Web and in car magazines, the Detroit News reports. Photos of the Chrysler minivans, set to be introduced at next week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, were posted on a Spanish car-enthusiast site Wednesday and quickly re-posted on other popular car sites, the newspaper says. (Washington Times, DC)


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