kscarbel2 Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Automotive News / September 24, 2015The wraps come off the 2016 Chevrolet Silverado today at the State Fair of Texas and the changes include improved connectivity, a new, optional gearbox, updated grilles and the end of the truck’s signature stacked headlights.The update likely will be the last major cosmetic change before the big pickup is replaced for the 2019 model year by a redesigned version that uses a combination of steel and aluminum.The front of the truck has been made more muscular, with a restyled hood, LED lighting and an assortment of grilles that vary by model.Under the hood, a new eight-speed automatic transmission will be expanded to trucks with the 5.3-liter V-8 engine.GM is expected to offer a 10-speed automatic, perhaps as early as the 2017 model year, under a joint venture with Ford to produce nine-speed automatics for front-wheel-drive vehicles and 10-speed automatics for rear-wheel-drive vehicles.Other improvements to the 2016 truck include an update to Chevy’s MyLink infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity.Safety features available for 2016 include forward collision alert, lane-keep assist and high-beam assist.Chevrolet said the 2016 Silverado also will be available with a remote locking tailgate and wireless phone charging on LT and LTZ double cab and crew cab models with available bucket seats. Wireless phone charging will come standard on the High Country model.The High Country also will be available with power articulating running boards, which extend to improve access to the cab and swing rearward for easier access to the bed.Related reading - http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2016-chevrolet-silverado-photos-and-info-news. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41935-chevy-silverado-face-lift-adds-led-lighting-8-speed-automatic-safety-gear/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Wonder if they'll give Tesla credit for wireless power transmission. . . Those positional running boards have litigation written all over them too. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41935-chevy-silverado-face-lift-adds-led-lighting-8-speed-automatic-safety-gear/#findComment-305089 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Wonder if they'll give Tesla credit for wireless power transmission. . . Those positional running boards have litigation written all over them too.Speaking of litigation, I was at a threshing show last week. There were probably 30 steam engines running. I thought this is a lawyers wet dream. It's amazing how they ruined America Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41935-chevy-silverado-face-lift-adds-led-lighting-8-speed-automatic-safety-gear/#findComment-305165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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