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2013 Dodge Viper Spied!

Freshly-minted SRT chief and avowed Dodge Viper aficionado Ralph Gilles has said there are Vipers running around testing a variety of components. And now, spy shooters appear to have caught one in the (snake) skin. Yes, this is a previous-generation car being used as a mule.

Video: Tesla Model S Alpha undergoes on-track testing

The electric-car wizards at Tesla have released a sneak peek of the upcoming Tesla Model S Alpha undergoing on-track drive testing. The video provides a quick glimpse of three eerily quiet sedans, but not much more. Scintillating it's not, but it's nice to see the Model S Alpha sedan getting closer to production.

Policy, green cars take center stage at Washington auto show

Public policy and the ultimate impact it has on consumers' cars was the hot topic on Thursday at the Washington auto show, as companies vied to show off and explain their latest fuel-efficient technologies under the watchful eyes of regulators and government officials. Notably, Chevrolet announced plans to roll out an "Ecologic" environmental label on the 2012 Sonic, with other vehicles to follow. Sort of like nutrition labels for food, Chevy's version will explain the environmental impact of cars throughout their life cycles.