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G.M. Will Retire the Chevrolet Malibu to Make More Electric Cars | The gasoline-powered Malibu was the last sedan sold by Chevrolet, the General Motors brand, in the United States. (www.nytimes.com)
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G.M. produces the Malibu at a plant in Fairfax, Kan., and will continue to manufacture the car until later this year, when it plans to retool the factory to make a new version of the Chevrolet Bolt, an electric car, and the Cadillac XT4, a luxury S.U.V.

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[–] chemical_cutthroat@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I rented a Malibu several years ago and it was the most bland, uninspired car I have ever driven. It set a new bar for mediocre. There was nothing "bad" about it, but I couldn't wait to be rid of it. And that's coming from a guy who has owned more than one Buick. I can't say I'm sorry to see the badge retired.

[–] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 4 points 6 months ago

I drive one for work and it's nearly invisible. It's painfully bland. This is a great decision for GM, I don't think anyone will miss them except perhaps bank robbers.

[–] CaptainSpaceman@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Malibu EV coming soon

[–] ChicoSuave@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

And it will somehow use an SUV body