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Auto News For Friday, February 26, 2016 – GM’s eAssist Hybrid Pickup Trucks Are Back

2016 Chevrolet Silverado eAssist

Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories and videos for Friday, February 26, 2016.

HYBRID TRUCKS
General Motors is once again hopping into the hybrid pickup truck business, and once again, the setup is anything but exhaustive. The 5.3L V8 engine will always be required in order to power the Silverado and Sierra. But fuel economy for the 5.3L rises to match that of the basic V6 full-size truck. – Car & Driver

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