General Motors will discontinue the production of the Chevrolet Malibu, an iconic fleet vehicle and the last sedan sold under its biggest-selling brand, a GM spokesperson confirmed to Automotive Fleet.
The production of the Malibu will come to an end in November this year, as the Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Kansas, where it is manufactured, is being reconfigured to produce the latest generation of electric vehicles. Following the discontinuation of the Malibu, the Chevrolet brand will only sell trucks, SUVs, and the Corvette, a two-seater sports car, in the United States.
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Chevrolet Malibu History
In the 1960s, the Chevrolet Chevelle was modified and rebranded as the Chevelle Malibu to offer a more luxurious driving experience. Over time, Malibu evolved into a separate model in the 1970s. Even though production was halted in 1983, it was reintroduced in 1997 and has been in production ever since.
Malibu has won Automotive Fleet's Fleet Car of the Year numerous times, starting with the 2004 model year and most recently in 2020. The sedan was ubiquitous in sales fleets for pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and food service companies, along with rental fleets.
Fleet managers and fleet management companies praised Malibu for its roominess and comfort, low maintenance costs, excellent fuel economy, and available safety features.
Ray Breault, a former NAFA president and longtime fleet leader whose career spanned nearly 60 years, died May 1 at age 95. Breault was inducted into the Automotive Fleet Hall of Fame in 2008 and was widely recognized for his contributions to the fleet management profession.
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