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THE 2019 Chevrolet Silverado has won a 2019 Wards 10 Best Engines Award. The award-winning 6.2L V-8 employs industry-leading Dynamic Fuel Management or DFM to save fuel without sacrificing performance. “General Motors’ thundering 420-horsepower V-8 in the Silverado exemplifies how engineers continue to find ways to improve efficiency without giving up something in return,” says Senior Content Director Drew Winter. “DFM determines 80 times per second exactly how many cylinders require fuel to meet power demands. And, incredibly, it uses as few as two cylinders to propel the full-size pickup down the highway. The truly amazing part is the cylinder deactivation is imperceptible, so seamless that the only thing the driver notices is fewer stops at the pump.” For the competition, WardsAuto editors evaluate every all-new or significantly improved engine…

PROTECTING YOUR TRUCK’S VALUABLES IS AN UNFORTUNATE NECESSITY. Long gone are the days when you could make a quick dash to the store without having to worry about locking the doors or leaving stuff in the bed. These days, you have to be careful of your surroundings, keep everything out of plain view and hope that everything is still there when you return. Luckily, a few companies out there can help with a multitude of unique security solutions. In a perfect world, these products wouldn’t exist. But, seeing as how there are people out there who would rather take advantage of others by taking what isn’t theirs, here we are. For this story, we’re focusing solely on lockable security devices that are convenient and/or innovative, so check out the goods…

IN ITS 8TH YEAR, DINO’S GIT-DOWN CONTINUES TO GROW AND ATTRACT EVEN MORE KILLER CHEVY TRUCKS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. This event has very humble beginnings, as it was born in Dino Battilana’s own backyard. Even now in its most successful edition, the Git-Down maintains that downhome feel while hosting exponentially more show vehicles and attendance numbers than Dino had ever imagined. We sat down with the man behind one of the most buzzed-about classic Chevy truck shows out there for an inside look at how the highly anticipated Git-Down comes together. “The best part about planning the 2018 Git-Down was knowing that we were going to have to move the event to a larger venue to accommodate for more space for everyone to enjoy,” Dino says. “Now, we have…

WE’VE ALL EITHER SEEN, RIDDEN IN OR DRIVEN LIFTED-STYLE STREET TRUCKS WITH POWDER-COATED SUSPENSION AND BIG-LIPPED WHEELS. They look amazing and they generally perform better than you would expect, but unless you’re willing to throw insane amounts of time and money into completely re-engineering your truck’s suspension, the performance will always suffer. We’re not talking about 0-60 times here. We know some of those diesel trucks put off some insane power, but imagine track racing one of those big rigs next to six other trucks with foot-and-a-half-wide wheels. Interesting concept actually. I know I’d pay to watch it…. I’m my experience, every gearhead has their own particular need for speed. Whether it comes from the desire to compete, a cure for some much-needed stress relief or just simply the thrill…

ORANGE BEACH INVASION March 15-17 The Wharf 23101 Canal Road, Orange Beach, AL 36561 FORBIDDEN FANTASY March 29-March 31 Avi Hotel & Casino in Laughlin 3028 Soledad Drive, Laughlin, NV 89029 GOODGUYS 36TH ALL AMERICAN GET-TOGETHER March 30-31 Alameda County Fairgrounds 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566 LAYD OUT AT THE PARK April 12-14 Cherokee Park 3075 Floyd Hall Road, Morristown, TN 37814 MINI TRUCKIN NATIONALS April 26-28 3340 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 2019 LMC TRUCK C10 NATIONALS EVENT SCHEDULE May 2-4 Texas Motor Speedway 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177 BATTLE IN BAMA May 3-5 2703 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL 36602 RELAXIN IN THE PARK May 18-19 Arnold City Park, Arnold, MO MIDWEST DRAGFEST May 31-June 2 Missouri State Fairgrounds Sedalia, MO 65301 OUTBREAK May…

DALE Earnhardt Jr. will find himself in a very familiar place at the 2019 Daytona 500: the front of the pack. Earnhardt Jr., a two-time Daytona 500 winner, will drive the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pace truck to lead the field to green for the 61st running of The Great American Race. This is the first time the Daytona 500 will be paced by a pickup truck. “I’ve had a lot of fun and a lot of success at Daytona over the years, and now I can’t wait to get out on that track in a Silverado,” said Earnhardt Jr. “Away from the track I’ve driven Chevy trucks all my life, and I’m excited to have this unique experience of pacing the Daytona 500 with the Silverado.” In addition to winning…

PROTECTION IN BED-RETRACTABLE BED COVERS WHAT SETS ROLL-N-LOCK APART FROM ALL OTHER TONNEAU COVERS IS NOT JUST WHAT YOU CAN SEE—THE RICH APPEARANCE OF POWDER COATED ALUMINUM AND RUGGED BILAMINATE VINYL—BUT ALSO WHAT YOU CANNOT SEE: THE PATENTED DESIGN OF ITS SLATTED ALUMINUM SUBSTRATE. This extruded aluminum undercarriage provides ROLL-N-LOCK its tough and rugged hardcover characteristics and unmatched level of truck bed security. When you combine this blend of aesthetic refinement and structural integrity with ROLL-N-LOCK’s unmistakable retractable movement, you then come to understand and appreciate the ROLL-N-LOCK difference. ROLL-N-LOCK www.rollnlock.com 1 KEY SLOT COVER Providing an extra layer of weather protection, a key slot cover keeps ice out and prevents the lock from freezing in colder climates. 2 BUILT-IN TAILGATE LOCK Keep cargo safe with the integrated…

HENRY FISHER IS A ONE-MAN CLUB. As the owner of 15 show vehicles, he has a lot to choose from when taking a cruise on the weekends, but his ’72 Blazer is on his short list of favorites, and also happens to be the latest one completed! Taking just under a year to build from the ground up, his roadster is among the cleanest, most detailed and most unique we’ve come across. “TAKING JUST UNDER A YEAR TO BUILD FROM THE GROUND UP, HIS ROADSTER IS AMONG THE CLEANEST, MOST DETAILED AND MOST UNIQUE WE’VE COME ACROSS.” With the expertise of Justin Arnold of Air Art, Henry refined his vision for the ultimate Blazer and let Justin take over from there. He began by stripping it down to nothing, then…

THE “SEMA CRUNCH”—YOU HEAR ABOUT IT EVERY YEAR, BUT IT REALLY IS A THING. With a set deadline in early November, builders around the country are forced to have their project builds completed and buttoned up somewhere around Halloween to ensure timely delivery to the big show in Las Vegas. Oscar Leon found himself in the deep end while getting his C10 ready to debut at the 2018 SEMA show, and experienced for himself the excruciating pressure of the “crunch.” “Up to this point, I’ve always helped others with their builds, and never needed to rely on help from others,” Oscar says. “It’s a humbling experience.” Luckily, he didn’t find himself alone in the trenches. Oscar is more than capable in the garage, but to build a truck like…

THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT TEAM BILLET HAS MADE AN IMPACT AMONG THE LONG-STANDING CUSTOM TRUCK CLUBS WE HAVE ALL GROWN TO KNOW AND RESPECT. A blend of unique style and extreme enthusiasm has propelled this pack of trendsetters to a whole new level, and we really enjoy watching their growth. Even with back-breaking jobs and full-time family duties, Team Billet truck guys like Ruben Tovar from Oklahoma City still find the time to build super custom street machines to enjoy during their remaining free time. “RUBEN IS A HARD-WORKING FAMILY MAN AND A HARDCORE TRUCK JUNKIE JUST LIKE YOU AND ME. HIS EXTREME POSITIVITY DURING THE BUILD COMBINED WITH A LITTLE PATIENCE AND A LOT OF MONEY MADE FOR A BEAUTIFUL RIDE, AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE…

FORD HAS BEEN OUT OF THE MID-SIZE TRUCK BUSINESS IN AMERICA SINCE THEY DISCONTINUED THE RANGER BACK IN 2011. But mid-size buyers choose smaller trucks for a reason, and now Ford is back to meet that demand with an all-new and updated Ranger. “Street Trucks” went to San Diego recently for the first shot at driving, wheeling, towing and hauling with the new Ranger, and here’s what we learned. ONE, TWO, THREE The new Ranger is remarkably simple. There’s one engine, two body styles and three trim levels. That’s it. The engine in the new Ranger is the 2.3L EcoBoost four-cylinder. Before you start wishing for a V-6, take note that this plucky little four-banger delivers 270 hp and 310 ft-lbs of torque. That’s comparable overall performance to everybody else’s…

ELECTRIC vehicle manufacturer Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, recently tweeted a response to an electric pickup truck hopeful that the company may have something in the works, albeit in the not-so-near future. In response to @lgebman’s question to Musk of, “When can I order my pickup truck,” the Tesla CEO responded, “I’m dying to make a pickup truck so bad… We might have a prototype to unveil next year.” Will it happen? Well, we have no doubt that it will eventually, as Musk’s interest does not seem to be a fleeting thought. In June of 2018, he asked his Twitter followers, “What would you love to see in a Tesla pickup truck? I have a few things in mind, but what do you think are small, but important nuances & what…

HISTORY. In the 15-year span that GM produced the square body pickup, many trim levels, options, special packages and graphics kits were launched. One of the rarest however, is the 1975 red, white and blue strobe pattern. Why is it so rare? Because only three were ever made. When Joe Yezzi of Squarebody Syndicate got his hands on the last survivor of the 1975 Indy Haulers, he quickly saw something special. Initial plans were to turn the 1975 GMC long bed into a modern-day hotrod; however, modifying such an important piece of square body and Indy 500 history didn’t feel right. So instead, Joe and the team began to document the truck and its features to create a truly one-of-a-kind tribute truck. A few different concepts floated around the shop,…

IF YOU’RE A VINTAGE FORD FAN, THERE’S ONE EVENT THAT DEFINITELY NEEDS TO BE ENGRAVED ONTO YOUR CAN’T MISS CALENDAR. Now in its 41st year, the F-100 Supernationals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the gathering where you’ll see some of the best classic Ford trucks in the country. To underscore the far-reaching following this event has, this year’s long-distance award winner arrived from California! In addition to the huge collection of vehicles, drivers always enjoy renewing old friendships made in previous years. The event kicked off with the Friday morning opening ceremonies that showcased never-before-seen vehicles. Half a dozen pristine trucks were unveiled in front of an enthusiastic crowd with show promoter Charlie Cobble explaining the details. This “coming out” ceremony has become a tradition, and dozens of builders…

OCTOBER MEANS DIFFERENT THINGS FOR MANY PEOPLE. For most, it means the coming of autumn, the holiday season and pumpkin-flavored everything. While others might see colder weather as the end of outdoor fun, in Texas it means that boost season is fast approaching. Houston Performance Trucks has seen a growing community in the truck scene, both in racing and customization. The club wanted to help bring both passions together in one great event for every enthusiast. So in 2011, after months of hard work and stress, it all came together for their first innaugrual show. This effort of bringing together like-minded people searching out high speeds and low frames has grown year after year with each event they host. With Houston having one of the biggest truck scenes in the…

THE ORIGINAL GOAL WAS TO GET RID OF THE DULL YELLOW GLOW FROM THE FACTORY-INSTALLED HALOGEN LIGHT USING HID HEADLIGHTS WITH A LONG-LIFE WARRANTY. Even if they went out, we could just replace them for free right? Unfortunately, these years’ Silverados had some serious flicker issues, which caused only one headlight bulb to not turn on randomly. After a few wasted days at car accessory shops getting free replacements installed, we decided to cut our losses and try the new bulb on the block. HID lights are quickly being pushed out of the market thanks to the ever-evolving LED technology in today’s latest and greatest products. Touting the ability to increase your driving visibility by a factor of three with a cool pure white glow, this simple plug-and-play LED bulb…