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Cash for Clunkers: What We'd Buy
Our Unofficial Guide to the U.S. Government's CARS Program more
2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ
This is the comfortable, contemporary boulevard cruiser from Chevrolet. more
The Familial and Frugal: Four-cylinder Midsize Sedan Comparison Test - Part One
An in-depth evaluation of ten of today's best-selling four-cylinder family sedans more
Target: Camry, Accord, Altima
The Detroit Three finally get serious about taking on Japan's best-sellers -- we outline their plan of attack more
2008 Chevy Malibu Hybrid
Read Rusty Blackwell's comments on driving the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. more
Chevy introduces six-speed automatic for four-cylinder Malibu
When Chevy unveiled its new Malibu last fall, its standard four-cylinder Ecotec engine was mated only with an outdated four-speed automatic transmission. GM promised that a proper, modern automatic would soon be available with the four-banger, and it has delivered on that promise today by unveiling more
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
Something for nothing? The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu hybrid gives you a 2 mpg increase in fuel economy for almost no extra money, well, after you factor in the federal tax credit. more
Across America in a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu: The 11,306-mile test
We see the USA in a Chevrolet to find out whether the new Malibu is tough enough to take on America. more
The Big Picture: Speed Network - Don't overlook the simple beauty of our highway system
I think it was somewhere north of Boise, Idaho, at the wheel of the surprisingly accomplished Malibu, that I suddenly realized America's Interstates are a national treasure. more
Comparison: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2008 Honda Accord vs 2008 Nissan Altima vs 2007 Toyota Camry
Pier Pressure: Can Chevy's new 2008 Malibu outwit, outlast, and outplay Japan's finest to save America? more
2008 Chevrolet Malibu
No longer destined for the Hertz parking lot. It's not sexy, but the Malibu is handsome and well-proportioned, looks substantial, and has real road presence. more
All-Star: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Putting General Motors and Detroit firmly back on the map. Chevy's new Malibu is a very competitive family sedan. more
2008 Motor Trend Car of the Year: The  Finalists
Phase Two - The Road Loop: Getting down to the nitty-gritty more
First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
Maybe we're just shallow. Could it be that despite our hard-nosed analytical approach to car testing and evaluation we really can be swayed by a pretty face? This car hints at the possibility. It's just a lowly Chevy, ferpetesake, but virtually the entire staff loves the way it looks -- especially i more
First Look: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu sweeps out all those ungainly 2007 Malibus and Maxxes in November with a car on the Maxx's longer, 112.3-inch-wheelbase, a mild-hybrid version, and more emphasis placed on the four-cylinder engine-a 164-horsepower, 2.4-liter Ecotec. more
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing
Chevrolet released pricing for its 2008 Malibu today, and -- no surprise -- the latest version of GM's Epsilon platform is also the cheapest. (The Saturn Aura, the Malibu's Epsilon stablemate/twin, starts at $20,595, $600 more than the base Malibu LS.) Five ve more
2008 Chevrolet Model Year Changes
There are two important updates for 2008 Chevy cars. The first is the redesign of the mid-size Malibu sedan. The new Malibu is a bit bigger on the outside than the outgoing model, and substantially larger on the inside as well - thanks to a stretched wheelbase more
By Design: 2008 Chevrolet Malibu
1. The new Chevy-look grille has nice, easy-to-read identity, but that's all. GM designers can, and should, do better. more
Comparison: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu SS vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Galant Ralliart vs. 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R vs. 2007 Toyota Camry SE
You won't mistake any of these sedans for that rockin' BMW, Benz, or Audi, but they prove that you don't have to settle for a vanilla sled resembling the ones you rent on business trips. more
Long-Term Road Test Verdict: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT
Chevy promised great things from its new-for-2005 Malibu. more
Long-Term Test Update: 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Maxx LT
Once past the, "this isn't a performance vehicle" attitude some staffers subconsciously develop, we're finding the Maxx useful, if somewhat average. more
Hottest 50 Cars, Trucks, and SUVs for 2006
The new model year is upon us, bringing the darlings of the last auto show season to our local dealers and driveways. From show floor to showroom, these are the most promising new models. more
First Look: 2006 Chevrolet Malibu/Maxx SS
These are the six-cylinder Impala SSs of the day. more