launch with the revival of the Viper. Completely updated and developed in collaboration with Ferrari and Maserati, the new snake hits the magic 600-horsepower mark while losing enough weight to make it competitive with any exotic car in the world. Unlike the earlier Vipers, the 2013 model rocks an interior worthy of the car's price.

With the North American car-show season coming to a close, it would seem 2013 will be the year of the car. Like the Chinese lunar calendar, these cycles repeat every 12 years (or so). Those of us who love cars need to milk this year, knowing it won't be back soon. Fortunately, the "year of the car" brings with it the best that automotive engineers can develop. Enjoy the drive!