“Trucks would not be a program that we’d move up in a mileage-sensitive market,” he added.

In a recent report by Associated Press, the price for a barrel of oil jumped above $110 for the first time since 2008. In addition, “Americans are paying $247 million more per day at the pump than they were at the start of the year,” the report stated. According to Akerson, GM devised a “contingency plan” to prepare for oil jumping over $120 per barrel, though details were not released.

There is also a V6 Hybrid variant of the 2011 GMC Sierra planned.

Source: automobilemag

The Silverado “HD” (which doesn’t stand for high definition) and future Sierra includes a 92% stiffer frame, and a sub-frame that is 125% stiffer then previous years. Sierra/Silverado has a 36 gallon fuel tank and a range of 680 miles, leaving around 18.8 MPG on the highway – an 11% improvement over the current truck. Rear suspension has been upgraded, giving more spring behind the axle. It reportedly has between 3000 – 4000 lbs greater (of a towing cap. that is) then Ford’s F-150, 250 & 350 models.

But GM’s mighty truck also has style: “…chrome on the front bumper, a slightly revised hood and “Duramax” hood badge, the end of 16″ wheels at the bottom in favor or 17-inchers and the addition of 20″ wheels at the top. It also gets hydraulic cabin mounts in the back…” Though pickup drivers are not really interested in looking too flashy.

Expect to drop around $20,000 – 28,000 on an all new 2011 Chevy Silverado / GMC Sierra before taxes and expenses.

The Source: Jalopnik