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  • 2013 Western Automotive Journalists Media Day in Monterey - April 22-24, 2013.  Just part of the fleet available for test drives by journalists.

    2013 Western Automotive Journalists Media Day in Monterey - April 22-24, 2013. Just part of the fleet available for test drives by journalists.

  • WAJ officers Jon Rosner (left) and David Ray.

    WAJ officers Jon Rosner (left) and David Ray.

  • More of the test fleet.

    More of the test fleet.

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  • Event is sponsored by SRT and features the 2013 SRT Viper.

    Event is sponsored by SRT and features the 2013 SRT Viper.

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  • Some enticing hardware:  Viper, Camaro ZL-1, and Mercedes SLS AMG GT.

    Some enticing hardware: Viper, Camaro ZL-1, and Mercedes SLS AMG GT.

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  • Famed photographer Ron Kimball in a "Sun Bug".

    Famed photographer Ron Kimball in a "Sun Bug".

  • Fiat Abarth.

    Fiat Abarth.

  • Chrysler West Coast PR manager Scott Brown with WAJ's David Ray.

    Chrysler West Coast PR manager Scott Brown with WAJ's David Ray.

  • Scott kicks off the presentation by introducing the representatives from SRT and Fiat.

    Scott kicks off the presentation by introducing the representatives from SRT and Fiat.

  • Steve Sharples, SRT Brand Manager, speaks on behalf of SRT.

    Steve Sharples, SRT Brand Manager, speaks on behalf of SRT.

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  • Nicole Longhini, Fiat Brand Manager, speaks about the new Abarth and Fiat's plans for the U.S.

    Nicole Longhini, Fiat Brand Manager, speaks about the new Abarth and Fiat's plans for the U.S.

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  • Allison Singer, VIR for the Abarth, talks about the new Abarth.

    Allison Singer, VIR for the Abarth, talks about the new Abarth.

  • Dinner and Casino night are sponsored by Toyota.

    Dinner and Casino night are sponsored by Toyota.

  • Day One is on-road tests.  Our group test drives these 4 big coupes.  Camaro ZL-1, Audi RS5, BMW M6, and Mercedes AMG SL65 for back-to-back comparisons.

    Day One is on-road tests. Our group test drives these 4 big coupes. Camaro ZL-1, Audi RS5, BMW M6, and Mercedes AMG SL65 for back-to-back comparisons.

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  • Camaro ZL-1 is best bang for buck in this group.

    Camaro ZL-1 is best bang for buck in this group.

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  • Diedra from Mercedes rides shotgun in the SL 65.

    Diedra from Mercedes rides shotgun in the SL 65.

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  • The Audi RS5.  Lightest, most nimble, but with some front wheel drive torque steer.

    The Audi RS5. Lightest, most nimble, but with some front wheel drive torque steer.

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  • BMW M6 impresses everyone the most.

    BMW M6 impresses everyone the most.

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  • M6 gets "best interior" vote.

    M6 gets "best interior" vote.

  • Camaro SS suspension is much improved since 2010.

    Camaro SS suspension is much improved since 2010.

  • Subaru BRZ (and Scion FRS) are the second coming of the RWD affordable sports car.

    Subaru BRZ (and Scion FRS) are the second coming of the RWD affordable sports car.

  • Volvo builds a hothatch.  Not bad, but a little pricey at $35,000.

    Volvo builds a hothatch. Not bad, but a little pricey at $35,000.

  • If you're going to buy a G-wagen, you might as well get the badass AMG version...

    If you're going to buy a G-wagen, you might as well get the badass AMG version...

  • with side pipes!

    with side pipes!

  • Day 2 is at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca for on-track driving.

    Day 2 is at Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca for on-track driving.

  • Standing in line for check-out rides.

    Standing in line for check-out rides.

  • Allison hops in for her check-out ride.

    Allison hops in for her check-out ride.

  • Allison & Gary.

    Allison & Gary.

  • Viper goes out for warm-up laps.

    Viper goes out for warm-up laps.

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  • Journalists line up for their first laps.

    Journalists line up for their first laps.

  • Maurice checks out the 2014 SRT Grand Cherokee.  The big girl can dance!

    Maurice checks out the 2014 SRT Grand Cherokee. The big girl can dance!

  • After 2 years of working on the Viper book, Maurice gets his first drive on the track with the 2013 Viper.

    After 2 years of working on the Viper book, Maurice gets his first drive on the track with the 2013 Viper.

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