DAILY: 2013 Viper tagged an SRT, packs more power | Hyundai to market redesigned Santa Fe in short, long bodies | U.S. files charges on two loan modification firms

DAILY NEWSLETTER April 4, 2012

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2012 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW 2013 Viper tagged an SRT, packs more power The reworked Viper will have more power, less weight, Ferrari seats and a back-lit fanged snake on the car's badge. Chrysler Group today revealed the high-performance two-seater that will launch later this year with a new brand, SRT. >> story  Published: Apr 4 12:00 pm U.S. Eastern time Advertisement Steel You Can Trust With our metallurgical and application expertise, Timken® ranks as one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of seamless alloy mechanical steel tubing. Timken works with customers to meet the toughest specs for the widest range of automotive applications. Get the process started today at timken.com/steel. Timken® Where you turn® 2012 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW Hyundai to market redesigned Santa Fe in short, long bodies Veracruz to be phased out to simplify marketing Hyundai will offer the redesigned 2013 Santa Fe crossover in long- and short-wheelbase configurations to attract more families to the brand. The long-wheelbase Santa Fe will be sold in six- and seven-passenger configurations and replace the Veracruz ... >> story  Published: Apr 4 2:33 pm U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 4/4/12 2:52 pm ET U.S. files charges on two loan modification firms DETROIT -- The Federal Trade Commission has filed charges against two California-based loan modification companies for making bogus promises to lower monthly car payments for an upfront fee. In both cases, the companies -- Hope For Car Owners and ... >> story  Published: Apr 4 4:11 pm U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

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