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'We just did it': The story of the Viper

With the public debut of the 2013 SRT Viper scheduled for the New York auto show, we've scoured the Autoweek archives to bring you some classic Viper stories from our past. For exclusive Viper Week content including the latest news as it happens, check out Autoweek.com/viperweek By Robert A. Lutz, originally published in Autoweek 10/5/98 The most famous Chrysler turnaround, the one fueled by the invention of the minivan and the K-car and supported by government loan guarantees, was followed by a second, less-celebrated escape from the brink of disaster.

Alfa faces product freeze under a review of the struggling brand

Fiat S.p.A. could freeze new investment in Alfa Romeo under a strategic review of the money-losing brand ordered by CEO Sergio Marchionne. A product freeze is one of two alternatives that Fiat is considering to end years of losses and declining sales at its sporty premium brand.

One Lap of the Web: A homebuilt KITT, and Tacoma vs. your girlfriend

Hagerty is profiling a homemade version of KITT from the "Knight Rider" TV series. Builder Chris Palmer needed five Pontiac Trans-Ams, tons of visits to eBay and hundreds of hours of work with help from friends. Check out the result here.