Malibu spearheads GM’s retreat

IIPM PUBLICATION
General Motors has made a significant mark in the sports utility vehicle and truck market for years. Now, it is planning to launch its redesigned Malibu in early 2008, which will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit later this month. New Malibu which will be available with a 2.4- liter 4-cylinder engine or a 3.6-liter V-6 will offer a 6- speed automatic transmission with both the engines. Made with sleeker outer appearance and outlandish in comteriors, Malibu shares its mechanical components with the recently introduced Saturn Aura. Th e car is supposed to compete with Camry and Accord, both successful brands in the market. GM hopes to counter its declining sales through this move.

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Source : IIPM Editorial, 2007

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