Though Chevrolet teased its new Silverado at an earlier promotional event, the 2019 Chevy Silverado was officially revealed at this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI. The biggest news about the new Chevy Silverado is an available Duramax 3.0L inline-six diesel engine. The new engine marks the first time in more than a
For the first time ever, Ford F-150 owners will be able to choose a diesel engine option in 2018. And not just any diesel, a Power Stroke® 3.0L turbodiesel V6 cranking out 250 horsepower and an impressive 440 ft.-lbs. of torque—torque that’s available at a very-usable 1,750 rpm. F-150 owners who use their truck for
A full-size pickup truck will be the next new vehicle built by electric car and power company Tesla Inc., CEO Elon Musk said. Palo Alto, CA-based Tesla is currently working on a crossover SUV called the Model Y, and once it’s released, the company will turn its attention to pickup truck production. When asked if
FORT WORTH, TX — We knew the Chevy folks had something up their sleeves when they hinted at a big announcement during a Chevrolet Trucks 100th-anniversary event at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, TX this past weekend. With the help of a massive helicopter, Chevy used the event to fly in a completely redesigned
A congressional committee approved the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports (RPM) Act by a 33-20 vote this week, making it eligible for consideration on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. The RPM Act (H.R. 350) was created to protect motorsports enthusiasts by federally protecting the right to manufacture, sell, distribute, and install performance
Jeep finally introduced the world to its new Jeep Wrangler JL at the LA Auto Show this week. (You can read more about the JL’s specs in this press release from FCA US LLC.) And, while most details on the new Wrangler JL had already been leaked/confirmed, the folks at Jeep had one last surprise
Earlier this month, Chevy pulled the wraps off its new Corvette ZR1. (You can read more about it here.) But what if you want the wind-in-your-hair pleasure of a convertible? Well, Chevy’s got you covered with a soft-top version of its tire-blistering halo car. Unveiled this week, just prior to the LA Auto Show, the
Chevrolet just pulled the wraps off of the latest Camaro in its COPO race car program. The biggest news surrounding the 2018 COPO Camaro is under the hood, where Chevy can install an optional 302 cubic-inch engine. To Camaro enthusiasts, the number 302 is special—Chevy’s original 302 cubic-inch small-block engine was introduced in 1967 to allow
ARLINGTON, TX — Summit Racing’s new Arlington, Texas Distribution Center and Retail Super Store are open for business, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The 32,000 square foot store is Summit Racing’s largest, with hundreds of parts on display for all types of racing, classic and modern muscle cars, trucks and SUVs, and off-roading. You’ll also
A U.S. Senate committee will vote Monday on sweeping legislation with bipartisan support aimed at accelerating the development and availability of self-driving vehicles. This bill would essentially exempt auto manufacturers from certain state vehicle regulations, streamlining a process that currently sees tech developers struggling to work around each state’s individual laws. Because standards vary by
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