NEWS

Malibu Wins North American Car of the Year

Lutz with the 2008 North American Car of the Year, the Chevy Malibu.

By Bob Lutz
GM Vice Chairman

Moments ago, the North American Car & Truck of the Year were announced at the North American International Auto Show here in Detroit. I’m proud and pleased to tell you that the Chevy Malibu just won Car of the Year.

46 independent expert jurors - men and women who review automobiles for a living - judged the Malibu to be the best car available in North America. That’s honor enough, but then you have to remember that GM swept the awards last year with the Saturn Aura and Chevy Silverado. We’ve now won three of the past four awards handed out by this jury. I can’t tell you how gratifying it is to get this kind of validation from the experts – it’s proof that our efforts to bring the best cars and trucks on the planet to market are paying off.

We told you we were going to make the new Malibu the best mid-size sedan on the market — one that wouldn’t just be “as good” as the competition, but would be better than the competition. Well, we’ve done it; critics and consumers have been saying so since the Malibu was launched in the fall, and now the NACTOY jury has agreed.

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AVALANCHE IS BIG ON LOOKS BUT NOT ON THE WALLET
Durham Wheels - January 5, 2007 - By Mike Johnston

There really is only one word to describe the 2007 GM Avalanche - big. But while using that word every time someone asked me about Chevrolet's four-door truck, I also threw in stylish, fun to drive, a head-turner and surprisingly, not the gas guzzler I thought it was going to be. The Avalanche has been redesigned for 2007 including a bolder-looking grille, more engine choices, a stronger frame and a number of new options including power-operated running boards that automatically extend from the body of the vehicle when the doors are opened. That would definitely be one option I would consider. Despite its size, GM's SUV/truck is easy to drive once you have been behind the wheel for a bit and while parking may intimidate some, the ultrasonic parking assist is a big help when pulling in to those tight spots at any local shopping centre. But it is on the highway where the Avalanche proves itself as a very safe vehicle. This truck is very solid and not once did I feel nervous when being passed by an 18-wheeler. Highway driving was also the biggest surprise when it came to the pocket book. Thanks to the fuel management system, half the vehicle's cylinders shut down under light, or no-load conditions, to save fuel. This was a big selling point to the environmentalists in the office who looked at the Avalanche as a gas-guzzling behemoth. Another safety feature I really liked was the Stabilitrak system, designed to help drivers retain control of their vehicles during high-speed maneuvers or on slippery roads. The Avalanche is the first full-size pickup truck in the industry standard with StabiliTrak. With a large family of five and weekly stops to hockey arenas and local gyms for basketball, the Avalanche is a great vehicle to get around in.

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GM 160,000 KM WARRANTY

General Motors now pairs exceptional quality with unprecedented coverage.

Announcing THE GM 160,000 KM WARRANTY.

160,000 KM/5-YEAR*‡ POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY
In addition to our standard bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, for the first time ever, all 2007 GM passenger cars and light-duty trucks are covered by this exceptional warranty. There are no deductibles for repairs and this warranty is fully transferable at no charge.

160,000 KM /5-YEARS* OF COURTESY TRANSPORTATION
When warranty repairs are required, several transportation options and/or reimbursement of certain transportation expenses are available for your convenience at participating dealers.

160,000 KM /5-YEARS* OF ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
The Best Coverage in Canada also provides you with the added assurance of 24/7 Roadside Assistance. This includes Fuel Delivery, so you can reach the nearest service station, as well as Lock-Out, Flat Tire, Jump-Start and certain Emergency Towing services. Click for more details .

For 2007 Owners
If you've purchased a GMPP service contract on your vehicle you will be receiving further correspondence from us. For additional information call 1-800-GM-DRIVE.

Questions? Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE or Contact your Dealer.

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