Here’s a first look at the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in a regular cab “work truck” configuration. Up until now we’ve only seen crew and super crew variants. The Silverado regular cab is equipped with an 8-ft. bed.

GM is still expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of a stronger aluminum-intensive construction (although not on the bed) in a bid to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150.

The new Sierra and Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but are also expected to get a diesel (as confirmed in earlier spyshots) and a mild-hybrid option on the half-ton models. Currently, the Duramax diesel comes only on heavy-duty trucks. A turbocharged V6 is also likely to join the lineup. A 10-speed automatic first seen in the Camaro ZL1 will find its way into at least some trucks at launch.

Expect to see the new Silverado and Sierra trucks in late ’18 as ’19 models.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in a regular cab “work truck” configuration. Up until now we’ve only seen crew and super crew variants. The Silverado regular cab is equipped with an 8-ft. bed.

GM is still expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of a stronger aluminum-intensive construction (although not on the bed) in a bid to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150.

The new Sierra and Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but are also expected to get a diesel (as confirmed in earlier spyshots) and a mild-hybrid option on the half-ton models. Currently, the Duramax diesel comes only on heavy-duty trucks. A turbocharged V6 is also likely to join the lineup. A 10-speed automatic first seen in the Camaro ZL1 will find its way into at least some trucks at launch.

Expect to see the new Silverado and Sierra trucks in late ’18 as ’19 models.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in a regular cab “work truck” configuration. Up until now we’ve only seen crew and super crew variants. The Silverado regular cab is equipped with an 8-ft. bed.

GM is still expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of a stronger aluminum-intensive construction (although not on the bed) in a bid to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150.

The new Sierra and Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but are also expected to get a diesel (as confirmed in earlier spyshots) and a mild-hybrid option on the half-ton models. Currently, the Duramax diesel comes only on heavy-duty trucks. A turbocharged V6 is also likely to join the lineup. A 10-speed automatic first seen in the Camaro ZL1 will find its way into at least some trucks at launch.

Expect to see the new Silverado and Sierra trucks in late ’18 as ’19 models.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

Here’s a first look at the ’19 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in a regular cab “work truck” configuration. Up until now we’ve only seen crew and super crew variants. The Silverado regular cab is equipped with an 8-ft. bed.

GM is still expected to make some radical changes to its fullsize pickups in the form of a stronger aluminum-intensive construction (although not on the bed) in a bid to shed weight and improve efficiency, following the Ford F-150.

The new Sierra and Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but are also expected to get a diesel (as confirmed in earlier spyshots) and a mild-hybrid option on the half-ton models. Currently, the Duramax diesel comes only on heavy-duty trucks. A turbocharged V6 is also likely to join the lineup. A 10-speed automatic first seen in the Camaro ZL1 will find its way into at least some trucks at launch.

Expect to see the new Silverado and Sierra trucks in late ’18 as ’19 models.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By SEMA Editors

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, a member of the SEMA Cares family of charities, welcomes SEMA members to support its cause by becoming involved in foundation-related activities.

Austin Hatcher Foundation activities at both International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) races and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events this year give the foundation an increased national presence, thanks to those organizations’ respective schedules, which afford SEMA members throughout the United States the chance to choose a volunteer opportunity in their geographic region. The foundation is an official “proud charity” of Daytona Beach, Florida-based IMSA.

In addition, volunteer opportunities for SEMA members exist at the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s regular visits to children’s hospitals; often those visits take place in markets hosting IMSA races, utilizing the foundation’s diversionary therapy program, which provides young cancer patients and their family members a respite from a fight with cancer, with specialized activities involving leisure and recreation while reducing barriers to enjoyment. The aim is to promote self-esteem, personal fulfillment and psychological, social, intellectual and spiritual/cultural well-being. Diversionary therapy is also about having fun, evidenced by the foundation’s Pinewood races at each hospital visit, with children and family members painting and racing the miniature racecars.

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will showcase the foundation at six Goodguys events this year with the “AutoCross for Kids,” which allows event attendees to ride with professional drivers on an autocross course for a suggested donation to the foundation.

For SEMA members in the vicinity of the foundation’s headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, opportunities also exist to volunteer at the foundation’s new automotive-themed Education Advancement Center (EAC), a state-of-the-art facility focusing on diagnosing and treating educational and functional deficits associated with pediatric cancer and its life-saving treatments. The center’s programs will include industrial arts and school tutorial programs, neuro-cognitive testing and remediation and other specialty programs designed to optimize recovery from cancer by both patients and their families.

One of the EAC’s new initiatives is a “hot rodders” program modeled after the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge national competition. The foundation seeks to form an exhibition team for the engine challenge’s national championship finals, where teams will disassemble and reassemble small-block V8 engines in a timed competition.

“We have many ways in many places for SEMA members to become involved with the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer,” said Foundation Chairman Dr. Jim Osborn. “We of course welcome that involvement. We are fortunate to have fantastic partners in SEMA, IMSA and Goodguys, plus the various children’s hospitals we visit throughout the country. We are out there doing good, important work. We urge SEMA members to help us as we continue the battle against this dreaded disease.”

Throughout 2017, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is commemorating its first decade of operation. As part of the commemoration, the foundation is amid its “Five for Ten” fundraising campaign that has resulted in a number of a 10-year commitments by donors. The organization’s “building a foundation for the future” platform is centered on continuing and expanding programs that benefit those dealing with pediatric cancer and its lasting effects.

By SEMA Editors

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, a member of the SEMA Cares family of charities, welcomes SEMA members to support its cause by becoming involved in foundation-related activities.

Austin Hatcher Foundation activities at both International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) races and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events this year give the foundation an increased national presence, thanks to those organizations’ respective schedules, which afford SEMA members throughout the United States the chance to choose a volunteer opportunity in their geographic region. The foundation is an official “proud charity” of Daytona Beach, Florida-based IMSA.

In addition, volunteer opportunities for SEMA members exist at the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s regular visits to children’s hospitals; often those visits take place in markets hosting IMSA races, utilizing the foundation’s diversionary therapy program, which provides young cancer patients and their family members a respite from a fight with cancer, with specialized activities involving leisure and recreation while reducing barriers to enjoyment. The aim is to promote self-esteem, personal fulfillment and psychological, social, intellectual and spiritual/cultural well-being. Diversionary therapy is also about having fun, evidenced by the foundation’s Pinewood races at each hospital visit, with children and family members painting and racing the miniature racecars.

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will showcase the foundation at six Goodguys events this year with the “AutoCross for Kids,” which allows event attendees to ride with professional drivers on an autocross course for a suggested donation to the foundation.

For SEMA members in the vicinity of the foundation’s headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, opportunities also exist to volunteer at the foundation’s new automotive-themed Education Advancement Center (EAC), a state-of-the-art facility focusing on diagnosing and treating educational and functional deficits associated with pediatric cancer and its life-saving treatments. The center’s programs will include industrial arts and school tutorial programs, neuro-cognitive testing and remediation and other specialty programs designed to optimize recovery from cancer by both patients and their families.

One of the EAC’s new initiatives is a “hot rodders” program modeled after the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge national competition. The foundation seeks to form an exhibition team for the engine challenge’s national championship finals, where teams will disassemble and reassemble small-block V8 engines in a timed competition.

“We have many ways in many places for SEMA members to become involved with the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer,” said Foundation Chairman Dr. Jim Osborn. “We of course welcome that involvement. We are fortunate to have fantastic partners in SEMA, IMSA and Goodguys, plus the various children’s hospitals we visit throughout the country. We are out there doing good, important work. We urge SEMA members to help us as we continue the battle against this dreaded disease.”

Throughout 2017, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is commemorating its first decade of operation. As part of the commemoration, the foundation is amid its “Five for Ten” fundraising campaign that has resulted in a number of a 10-year commitments by donors. The organization’s “building a foundation for the future” platform is centered on continuing and expanding programs that benefit those dealing with pediatric cancer and its lasting effects.

By SEMA Editors

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, a member of the SEMA Cares family of charities, welcomes SEMA members to support its cause by becoming involved in foundation-related activities.

Austin Hatcher Foundation activities at both International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) races and Goodguys Rod & Custom Association events this year give the foundation an increased national presence, thanks to those organizations’ respective schedules, which afford SEMA members throughout the United States the chance to choose a volunteer opportunity in their geographic region. The foundation is an official “proud charity” of Daytona Beach, Florida-based IMSA.

In addition, volunteer opportunities for SEMA members exist at the Austin Hatcher Foundation’s regular visits to children’s hospitals; often those visits take place in markets hosting IMSA races, utilizing the foundation’s diversionary therapy program, which provides young cancer patients and their family members a respite from a fight with cancer, with specialized activities involving leisure and recreation while reducing barriers to enjoyment. The aim is to promote self-esteem, personal fulfillment and psychological, social, intellectual and spiritual/cultural well-being. Diversionary therapy is also about having fun, evidenced by the foundation’s Pinewood races at each hospital visit, with children and family members painting and racing the miniature racecars.

Goodguys Rod & Custom Association will showcase the foundation at six Goodguys events this year with the “AutoCross for Kids,” which allows event attendees to ride with professional drivers on an autocross course for a suggested donation to the foundation.

For SEMA members in the vicinity of the foundation’s headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, opportunities also exist to volunteer at the foundation’s new automotive-themed Education Advancement Center (EAC), a state-of-the-art facility focusing on diagnosing and treating educational and functional deficits associated with pediatric cancer and its life-saving treatments. The center’s programs will include industrial arts and school tutorial programs, neuro-cognitive testing and remediation and other specialty programs designed to optimize recovery from cancer by both patients and their families.

One of the EAC’s new initiatives is a “hot rodders” program modeled after the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge national competition. The foundation seeks to form an exhibition team for the engine challenge’s national championship finals, where teams will disassemble and reassemble small-block V8 engines in a timed competition.

“We have many ways in many places for SEMA members to become involved with the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer,” said Foundation Chairman Dr. Jim Osborn. “We of course welcome that involvement. We are fortunate to have fantastic partners in SEMA, IMSA and Goodguys, plus the various children’s hospitals we visit throughout the country. We are out there doing good, important work. We urge SEMA members to help us as we continue the battle against this dreaded disease.”

Throughout 2017, the Austin Hatcher Foundation is commemorating its first decade of operation. As part of the commemoration, the foundation is amid its “Five for Ten” fundraising campaign that has resulted in a number of a 10-year commitments by donors. The organization’s “building a foundation for the future” platform is centered on continuing and expanding programs that benefit those dealing with pediatric cancer and its lasting effects.

By SEMA Editors

After four days behind closed doors at LVCC, hundreds of custom-built vehicles will roll out of the convention center and assemble at SEMA Ignited—an open-to-the-public extravaganza that includes food, entertainment, iconic builders, hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles and much more.

SEMA Ignited, the official after-party of the trade-only SEMA Show, returns for the fourth consecutive year, Friday, November 3, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Gold Lot.

After four days behind closed doors at LVCC, hundreds of custom-built vehicles will roll out of the convention center and assemble at SEMA Ignited—an open-to-the-public extravaganza that includes food, entertainment, iconic builders, hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles and much more. Spectators may also be included in the nationwide television special, as producers film the announcement of the 2017 Battle of the Builders winner during SEMA Ignited. The program will premiere on the Velocity Channel in January 2018 and document several builders’ journey to the SEMA Show.

SEMA Show attendees can bring their Show badge for complimentary admission, while general admission to SEMA Ignited is $20. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a paid general-admission ticket.

For more information about SEMA Ignited, visit www.semaignited.com. To learn more about the SEMA Show and apply for press credentials, visit www.semashow.com.

By SEMA Editors

After four days behind closed doors at LVCC, hundreds of custom-built vehicles will roll out of the convention center and assemble at SEMA Ignited—an open-to-the-public extravaganza that includes food, entertainment, iconic builders, hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles and much more.

SEMA Ignited, the official after-party of the trade-only SEMA Show, returns for the fourth consecutive year, Friday, November 3, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Gold Lot.

After four days behind closed doors at LVCC, hundreds of custom-built vehicles will roll out of the convention center and assemble at SEMA Ignited—an open-to-the-public extravaganza that includes food, entertainment, iconic builders, hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles and much more. Spectators may also be included in the nationwide television special, as producers film the announcement of the 2017 Battle of the Builders winner during SEMA Ignited. The program will premiere on the Velocity Channel in January 2018 and document several builders’ journey to the SEMA Show.

SEMA Show attendees can bring their Show badge for complimentary admission, while general admission to SEMA Ignited is $20. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a paid general-admission ticket.

For more information about SEMA Ignited, visit www.semaignited.com. To learn more about the SEMA Show and apply for press credentials, visit www.semashow.com.

By SEMA Editors

After four days behind closed doors at LVCC, hundreds of custom-built vehicles will roll out of the convention center and assemble at SEMA Ignited—an open-to-the-public extravaganza that includes food, entertainment, iconic builders, hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles and much more.

SEMA Ignited, the official after-party of the trade-only SEMA Show, returns for the fourth consecutive year, Friday, November 3, at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) Gold Lot.

After four days behind closed doors at LVCC, hundreds of custom-built vehicles will roll out of the convention center and assemble at SEMA Ignited—an open-to-the-public extravaganza that includes food, entertainment, iconic builders, hundreds of customized SEMA Show vehicles and much more. Spectators may also be included in the nationwide television special, as producers film the announcement of the 2017 Battle of the Builders winner during SEMA Ignited. The program will premiere on the Velocity Channel in January 2018 and document several builders’ journey to the SEMA Show.

SEMA Show attendees can bring their Show badge for complimentary admission, while general admission to SEMA Ignited is $20. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free with a paid general-admission ticket.

For more information about SEMA Ignited, visit www.semaignited.com. To learn more about the SEMA Show and apply for press credentials, visit www.semashow.com.