A leap forward With Twisted Sisters on full blast (you know, We’re Not Gonna Take It ) and its occupants trying their best to sing along, the Chevrolet Malibu is driving down Road 101 in the heart of California. Inside, two Canadian journalists (including yours truly) are accompanied by Chris Hay, Marketing Director for the new Malibu — and quite a good vocalist, I must confess. The highly anticipated 2008 Malibu will soon arrive in showrooms.
Chevrolet resurrected the Malibu nameplate in 1997 for its Corsica replacement, but the car was destined for rental fleets from the moment it rolled off the assembly line. Would Toyota Camry and Honda Accord buyers have cross-shopped the Malibu? That was about as likely as GM vice-chairman Bob Lutz cross-dressing for a press conference. The all-new Malibu is competitive enough that Lutz should consider fancy dress to celebrate his achievement.
Published:”Friday, December 07, 2007 It takes a certain amount of bravado to pit a brand new model against its key competitor. It takes real nerve, however, to run the newbie against the acknowledged segment leader and the best-selling car in North America. That, however, is exactly what Chevrolet did at the preview of its latest Malibu.
Published:”Friday, November 30, 2007 SAN JOSE, Calif. - Two important new models are now arriving at GM dealerships — the 2008 Saturn Astra compact and Chevrolet’s all-new Malibu. ARTICLE TOOLS Printer friendly E-mail Font: * * * * Here are some initial driving impressions of the various models in both lines gained from a day with each driving California’s scenic Pacific Coast Highway from San Jose to Los Angeles. SATURN ASTRA General Motors’ Saturn division is its primary import fighter.