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The SRT Viper has been trending in recent automotive news as the media pitted the new coupe against the Corvette ZR1. In addition to the SRT Viper being a completely redesigned icon of American performance, the Viper vs. Corvette rivalry helped drive shopper interest to the car on KBB.com. Anticipation for the Viper also has ramped up as the vehicle is beginning to arrive at dealership lots…
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**Top News**
Toyota offered incentives for Kentucky plant expansion
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-17/toyota-offered-incentives-for-kentucky-plant-expansion.html
Toyota to expand Kentucky factory to produce Lexus model
GM: Cruze diesel gets 46 mpg, best non-hybrid
GM: Chevy Cruze diesel to deliver 46 mpg on highway
**OEM/Vehicle News**
With GLA, Mercedes aims for younger shopper
BMW plans perks to win EV customers
VW hires McNabb from Maserati to extend U.S. sales surge
Subaru to unveil U.S. capacity expansion to increase inventories
Toyota to discuss Kentucky expansion on Friday
http://www.freep.com/article/20130418/BUSINESS0104/304180138/toyota-kentucky-camry-avalon-venza
Ex-GM exec Lutz says fuel economy regulations will add 5K to cost of cars
**Dealer/Industry News**
AutoNation profits on housing-to-energy U.S. bright spots
China's car market grows more slowly
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/04/17/chinas-car-market-grows-more-slowly/2092295/
**Ad/Media/Marketing News**
Volvo: Image-obsessed need not apply
Weber Shandwick exec: More CEOs are using social media
http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/46555.aspx#
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