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2019 North American Truck of the Year Nominees Announced

Finalists for the 2019 North American Truck of the Year award were announced at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, and they are as follows: the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (all-new frames, trim packages, interior and exterior design, powertrain lineup, and bed, safety and towing tech), 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 (all-new frames, cabins, interior and exterior design, powertrain lineup, and bed, safety and towing tech) and 2019 Ram 1500 (all-new frames, cabins, interior and exterior design, mild hybrid, and safety and towing tech).

Voters of the award consist of 54 U.S. and Canadian automotive writers who consider each all-new or significantly revised vehicles for the model year.

"Full-size trucks are the financial engines that power the auto industry, and this year, we're fortunate to have three great new ones to consider," said NACTOY Vice President Chris Paukert. "From the new mild-hybrid system [of the Ram 1500] to a carbon-fiber bed and a Swiss army knife-like tailgate [of the GMC Sierra 1500], this year's truck crop is packed with customer-friendly innovations."

Some of the criteria used to judge the winner include perceived segment leadership, innovation, overall design, safety technology, handling, driver satisfaction and value. Winners will be announced at a press conference during the 2019 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 14. For more information about the award, selection process and who makes up this esteemed group, click here.

We have driven and tested all of the new entries in our most recent Best Half-Ton Truck Challenge, where the 2019 GMC Sierra 1500 won our contest. Additionally, our judges had quite a bit to say about the new Ram 1500, as well. Look for our own Best Pickup Truck of the Year award to be announced in early January. Our competitors include the same three players here, plus the addition of the 2019 Ford F-150 turbo-diesel 3.0-liter V-6 with a 10-speed transmission. More to announce later.