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10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Chevrolet Silverado HD Picks Up Where Lexus RX Leaves Off

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10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Chevrolet Silverado HD Picks Up Where Lexus RX Leaves Off For 2024, the promises of some heavy-duty additions and improvements that should make Ford and Ram’s big trucks anxiously check their rearview mirror for a bow-bearing grille. In our full preview of the restyled Silverado HD—one of the most popular articles on Cars.com last week—we’re at pickup shoppers taking stock of what we know so far about the new HD updates, from the exterior styling to the interior appointments and everything under the hood.

10 Biggest News Stories of the Week: Chevrolet Silverado HD Picks Up Where Lexus RX Leaves Off

On the outside, the Silverado HD gets new LED headlights positioned in a C-reverse configuration, as well as standard tow hooks and new paint color and wheel options. Inside, it catches up with the Suburban, Tahoe and Silverado 1500 with updated technology, upgraded storage and convenience features. Powertrain updates for 2024 include dropping the previous six-speed transmission in favor of a 10-speed gearbox across the lineup, helping to improve the towing capacity of the 6.6-liter gas-powered V-8. The turbodiesel’s 6.6-liter V-8 gets improved efficiency and torque, although the drag remains the same.

To get the full scoop on the Chevrolet Silverado HD 2024 — including what we know about the promised off-road-ready ZR2 variant — follow the link below to this week’s #2 news story.

But if you’re more interested in hauling kids in style and comfort than hauling a trailer, our third—a quick roundup of the things we like and don’t about in luxury redesigned mid-size SUVs—might be your speed. The updated RX impressed reviewers with its available hybrid powertrain that improves efficiency without sacrificing spirit. Consistently high quality internal appointments; comfortably absorbent suspension and quiet cabin; Ditch the horrible old touchpad in favor of high-quality touchscreens; And a lower-side-mounted camera features negotiating tight maneuvers. But we set aside many things to protest to be grateful for, including the eighty-six Lexus of the outgoing V-6; new expensive requirement to use premium fuel; skimpy height; confusing steering wheel controls; Annoying Driver Alert Monitor.

Dive deeper into what we love and hate about the 2023 Lexus RX by following the link below to third place in the countdown to this week’s most read articles. And if you want a comprehensive review of the restyled RX, head over to #5, where you’ll find our full expert review.