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2009 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500

GM adds a fuel-saving six-speed transmission to its Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickups equipped with 5.3-liter, 6.0-liter and 6.2-liter V-8 engines.

• 6.2-liter V-8 with variable valve timing and E85 capability also offered on crew cab models
• XFE (Xtra Fuel Economy) models feature a lowered suspension, extended front lower air dam, soft tonneau cover, aluminum lower control arms, aluminum spare wheel, 17-in. aluminum wheels, automatic locking rear differential and low rolling resistance tires.
• Silverado hybrid model promises a 25% improvement in overall fuel economy, while offering a 6,100-lb. towing capacity

GMC Commercial Vehicles

2009 Ford F-150

The 2009 F-150 is built on a fully boxed frame constructed with hydroformed and high-strength steel side rails, providing 10% more rigidity and delivering additional payload and towing capacity.

• Standard AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Trailer Sway Control
• Comes in three cab styles, four box options and seven unique trim levels, and with 13 wheel choice options
• Engine choices include a 5.4-liter, three-valve Triton capable of running on E85, a 4.6-liter, three-valve using open valve injection and a 4.6-liter, two-valve version
• Four-speed or a fuel-efficient six-speed transmission

Ford Truck

2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty

The 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is offered for the first time in a crew-size cab model with a 6-ft. 4-in. box.