There was a time when in-car Internet connectivity was more a plaything than a work tool. No more, though. Chevrolet has announced that it’s offering an iPod-sized Internet router inside the 2012 Chevy Silverado to help contractors turn their pick-up trucks into mobile offices.
“If you’re a contractor and you want to write an estimate, you can pull up into a driveway, take out your laptop, and check on parts availability and prices,” Dan Tigges, full-sized truck product manager for Chevy, told Design News. “Anything you can do on the Internet can now be done on the road with this system.” Read the rest of this entry »
First Silverado HD to wear a Texas Edition badge
DALLAS, Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –
Award-winning capability with Texas attitude
2500HD and 3500HD models offered
Available Duramax diesel and Allison Transmission
Chevrolet today announced its first-ever Silverado HD Texas Edition, which takes the award-winning Silverado 2500 and 3500 HD pickups and adds a strong shot of Texas attitude.
The announcement was made today during the press days for the State Fair of Texas, which opens to the public on Sept. 30.
“We think the Silverado HD and Texas are a winning combination,” said Dave Nottoli, Chevrolet regional director for sales and marketing. “We started with the Chevrolet Silverado HD, which was 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year, and gave it some Texas attitude, with enhanced exterior style and more interior amenities.” Read the rest of this entry »
