Chevrolet Malibu

It has been quite a year for the redesigned Chevrolet Malibu. Selected as the 2008 North American Car of the Year and garnering countless accolades and recommendations, the Malibu is making significant advances during an admittedly tough market. With sales of more than 15,000 in March ’08, the Malibu rang up a retail sales increase of more than 120 percent.

2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Six-Month Report

DETROIT, 2008-04-22 – It’s been approximately six months since Chevrolet’s redesigned Chevy Malibu was launched. In that time, it has received critical acclaim – including being named 2008 North American Car of the Year – and numerous recommendations by consumer groups.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu: Named 2008 North American Car of the Year

Chevrolet will donate up to $1 million to Autism Speaks when consumers take virtual test drives of the all-new Chevy Malibu during Autism Awareness Month

2008-03-26, DETROIT – Autism Speaks and Chevrolet today announced a month-long promotion to help generate up to $1 million for the non-profit organization and create greater awareness of autism, a disorder that is now diagnosed in one in every 150 children.

2008-03-03, DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 270,423 vehicles in February, a decrease of 13 percent compared with an unusually strong February last year.

Highlights:
* Car Retail Sales Driven By Malibu Up 62 Percent; CTS Up 71 Percent; Cobalt Up 24 Percent; Aura Up 21 Percent; and G6 Up 6 Percent
* Cadillac Car Sales Up 24 Percent; Chevrolet Cars Up 3 percent
* Enclave, Acadia and Outlook Drive Mid-Utility Crossover Segment Up 15 Percent

Chevrolet's first year as Exclusive Automotive Sponsor

2008-02-19, MIAMI - Chevrolet today announced its exclusive automotive sponsorship of this year's 20th anniversary celebration of Premio Lo Nuestro a la Música Latina (Lo Nuestro Latin Music Awards) on February 21, 2008. For over eight years, Chevrolet and Univision Network's Premio lo Nuestro have celebrated Latin music, bringing the hottest talent to people's homes.

Three-Row Crossovers Now the Quintessential Family Vehicle

IRVINE, Calif., February 12, 2008 – The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for the distinguished honor of Kelley Blue Book’s 2008 Best New Family Vehicles.

After driving and reviewing many 2008 family-haulers for kbb.com, all of which qualify in varying degrees as safe, roomy and affordable, the kbb.com editors selected this year's Best New Family Vehicles by evaluating each on factors like resale value, fuel efficiency, capability and, most importantly, family-friendliness.

Honored for Outstanding Performance in 2007

2008-01-17, DETROIT - Surrounded by an array of General Motors vehicles on the floor of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) including the 2008 Chevy Malibu, North American Car of the Year, GM recognized 12 suppliers for their contributions and performance in 2007.

The suppliers were Alpine Electronics, Inc.; Autoliv Inc.; Barton Malow Company; Burke E. Porter Machinery Company; Eaton Corporation; Höegh Autoliners AS; Jack Cooper Transport Co. Inc.; Magna Car Top Systems GmbH; Methode Electronics, Inc.; Seyen Alloy Wheel N.A., and Wellington Industries. Chemico Systems, Inc. received an Environmental Excellence Award.

2008-01-13, DETROIT - For the second consecutive year, a car from General Motors Corporation has taken top honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) awards, as announced today at the opening of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS).

2008 Chevrolet Malibu

The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu was chosen by this year's media jury from a field of 15 cars and 13trucks. GM vehicles captured four of the final six candidate spots for the awards; last year the Saturn Aura and Chevrolet Silverado were winners.

2008 Chevrolet Malibu Redesign Beats Out 2008 Honda Accord

IRVINE, Calif., December 11, 2007 – Kelley Blue Book®, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, announces the Chevrolet Malibu as the winner of the “2008 Best Redesigned Vehicle” award. According to the kbb.com editorial team, the newly redesigned 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is being honored for taking the important mid-size car category to a new level of overall refinement. Specifically, its stylish sheetmetal, attractive interior, well-sorted ride-and-handling characteristics and quiet – all in a very affordable vehicle – combined to produce a value equation that set it apart from the pack.

New York Metro Dealers Load $20,000 Worth of Toys for Tots in their Motorized Sleighs

2007-11-29, East Rutherford, N.J., -- Local Chevrolet dealers unwrapped 77 of their brand-new, red Malibu cars and packed them with toys to spread holiday cheer.

Chevy dealers from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut helped out local families by donating nearly $20,000 worth of gifts during a one-of-a-kind toy caravan today.

"Chevrolet and its dealers are celebrating the arrival of our all-new midsize car, the Malibu," said David Klemm, Chevrolet's Northeast executive sales manager. "This event gave dealers a chance to drive the new models -- and to fill the hearts of children in their communities. It's the best kind of celebration."