Jason Bruce, chair-elect of the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), talks about some of the biggest obstacles facing speed equipment manufacturers.

Jason Bruce, chair-elect of the Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC), talks about some of the biggest obstacles facing speed equipment manufacturers.

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

This is a first look and confirmation of the ’19 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel.

The new Silverado caught at the diesel pump in Death Valley, California, confirmed what we had already suspected for a while. On top of having diesel pumped into the truck, 100% certainty can be gleaned from the fuel door cover, which reads “Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Only.”

Engine rumors suggest the possibility of a Navistar 3.0L inline six-cylinder diesel engine, but GM also has a 4.5L diesel V6 in its arsenal that only needs to be dusted off and put into production. Another rumor suggests that GM may try to upgrade the turbo and injectors in the 2.8L four-cylinder diesel in the Colorado/Canyon compact pickups for the 1500 models. With an aluminum-intensive body on the way (sans the bed), a four-cylinder diesel could potentially have enough power for the 1500 model.

The new Silverado will continue with refinements on the current V8 engines, but will also get a diesel option on the half-ton models—currently heavy-duty trucks are equipped with the Duramax diesel—and 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 in late 2018 as a ’19 model.

Photo credit: Brian Williams, SpiedBilde

By Katie Carson

Award winners are honored and celebrated during council and network events at the SEMA Show.

SEMA is calling for nominations for the annual council and network awards. Nominate a company or industry professional you feel has made outstanding contributions to their automotive aftermarket industry segment during the past year. The award winners will be honored and recognized at their council or network reception at the 2017 SEMA Show.

Nominate for the following segments:

• Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)
• Emerging Trends & Technology Network (ETTN)
• Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA)
• Truck and Off-Road Alliance (TORA)
• Manufacturers Representative Network (MRN)
• Professional Restylers Organization (PRO)
• Wheel & Tire Council (WTC)
• SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN)
• Young Executives Network (YEN)

View the awards, criteria and past winners on the new SEMA council and network Awards website and nominate a worthy candidate!

Nominees must be members of the council or network for which they are being nominated. If you are unsure, please contact a SEMA customer service specialist at 909-610-2030 for assistance.