Bob versus Dan.
The current-generation Chevrolet Malibu, which debuted in 2008, may have been the signature accomplishment of Bob Lutz's tenure at General Motors. The former GM vice president's celebrated sense of style and attention to detail heralded the first truly excellent Chevrolet passenger car in decades. Fast forward four years and one bankruptcy, and we have the next-generation Malibu -- the first car to bear the fingerprints of GM's present CEO, Dan Akerson. Although development was already under way by the time Akerson assumed the mantle in late 2010, he reportedly applied the full weight of his authority to rush the car to market in time for the new year rather than letting the current Malibu -- still competent but now dated -- languish until summer. Therefore, our biggest question prior to driving the new 2013 Malibu was, has Dan improved Bob's car or damaged it? Does the new Malibu consolidate and build upon the critical gains of its predecessor or has it suffered a setback because of its last-minute rush to production? The answer to both questions is "yes."
Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - Automobile Magazine
Photo Gallery: First Drive: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco - Automobile Magazine
Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1112_2013_chevrolet_malibu_eco_driven/index.html
Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth Giorgio Bassi
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