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AUTO REVIEW: 2019 Silverado Double Cab Pickup

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “…Most folks purchase trucks as their main source of transportation, even if the vehicles are used for work. The Silverado can certainly put in work, but it has a very relaxed feel on the highway. The suspension soaks up bumps with aplomb and despite being larger and wider, the truck doesn’t drive big.”

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April 13, 2019

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By Winfred Cross, NNPA Newswire Contributor

There are no higher stakes than the truck wars. Chevy, Ford and [Dodge] Ram, not to mention a whole bunch of imports, fight hard to reign supreme for the billions spent on these behemoths. There is high exposure and sky-high profits to be had. That’s why the 2019 Silverado is packing heat.

It’s always duking it out with Ford’s F150, which has been the No.1-selling vehicle for a number of years. Is this the year the Silverado takes the crown? Maybe.

The new Silverado is something to look upon. The grille, especially on the LT is, well, busy. I don’t dislike the thing, but it took a while for me to get adjusted to what’s going on. I do like the body, however. It’s burly, but trim where it needs to be. The truck is particularly handsome in the three-quarter view.

The Silverado is bigger and wider and yet lighter than the outgoing model. It can tow more and has now fewer than eight models to choose from. The beds are now longer than regular beds, recreating each category. For instance, Chevy says the regular bed is longer and has more storage area than some extended beds. You can choose to get some fancy coverings or do the durable spray on bed liners. The beds come with 12 tie-down hooks but can be outfitted with as many as 19. While we are back here, there are also outlets if you need to use power tools out in the wild. There’s LED lighting as well. The liftgate? It is equipped to be power-operated from the key fob.

Inside the new Silverado is an interior that has been stretched and widened to accommodate people and equipment in comfort. I was a little disappointed in some of the material choices in my LT Double cab, but the revision gets an A. It’s more modern and despite some materials, has a more upscale look. I’m not fond of three abreast seating but Chevy does a great job in hiding the middle front seat with a big center console. When deployed it looks as if you have captain’s chairs. If you need that third seat, simply flip it up.

The ubiquitous 8-inch touch screen is very easy to operate and has a quick response. Yes, there is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A three-month satellite radio subscription is also included.

One of my favorite features on a Chevy vehicle is the built-in 4G LTE hotspot which is easy to setup and will allow 10 devices to be connected. You do have to pay for the connection, but Chevy was all in at the beginning to offer such connectivity.

The Silverado LT is powered by a 2.7-liter 310 horsepower engine that makes 348 pounds feet of torque. It is available only on the LT and RST models. As truck engines go it’s fairly quiet but does have a good bit of oomph. Combined with the AWD and eight speed transmission it’s ready to work.

So, what kind of socialite is this? Glad you asked. Most folks purchase trucks as their main source of transportation, even if the vehicles are used for work. The Silverado can certainly put in work, but it has a very relaxed feel on the highway. The suspension soaks up bumps with aplomb and despite being larger and wider, the truck doesn’t drive big. I still had problems parking this thing but no more so than a Ford F-150.

I will say I like this almost as much as the F-150 I recently drove but I’m comparing oranges to apples. The F-150 was dressed to the nines and didn’t have much missing on the options list. The Silverado can be had with as much or more, depending on the trim level.

Not that this Silverado was spartan. With a base price of $40,200 there was a lot of standard stuff. It was a double cab with all-wheel-drive, ABS, 4G LTE hotspot, power windows, door locks and mirrors; keyless remote, rear HVAC vents, steering wheel audio controls, 40/20/40 split bench front seats and eight-inch color monitor.

There was about $8,000 worth of options which included front and rear park assist, lane change alert, blindside alert, rear cross traffic alert, dual zone climate control, heated steering wheel and front seats, black tubular assist steps and front under seat storage.

Add nearly $1500 for delivery and you have an as-tested price of $49,365.

That’s a little above average paid for a pickup these days. The Ford I tested was almost $70,000. Consumers love trucks at work or at play. This new Silverado is certainly something to love.

Pros:

total redo is well done
bigger, faster, stronger
comfortable ride and good handling
4G LTE hotspot

Cons:

some material use is questionable
grille is a bit out there

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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The three foundations that make every negotiation tactic work
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Five common dealership tactics — the turnover, the four-square, the packed payment, spot delivery, and forced add-ons — and how to counter each one
Why signing preliminary paperwork isn’t the same as signing the final contract
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Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost

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