Topic: Chevrolet Malibu

With all this natural gas, who needs oil?

It's home-grown, plentiful, and touted as the best way to wean the US off Mideast oil. But there are limits to how far the US can tilt toward a natural gas economy. 

Electric cars, hybrids see record sales

Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt and hybrids like Toyota's Prius C and Camry are selling better than ever. Automakers sold a record 52,000 hybrids, electric cars in March. 

Dodge Dart returns at Detroit Auto Show, 36 years after ceasing production

Dodge Dart fans saw production of their beloved compact cease in 1976. The return of the Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show signals a change of priorities for the US auto industry as it seeks to grab more market share.

Black Friday 2011 deals: How about 20 percent off a new car?

Looking for a great deal on Black Friday 2011? You could elbow your way through big-box stores. But don't forget car dealerships, where new-car discounts may run in the thousands. 

2012 Camry debuts amid tough competition

2012 Camry: Toyota plans to introduce the Camry at events in California, Michigan and Kentucky on Tuesday. It will arrive at dealerships next month.

Does America need a full-size, fully functioning AT-AT? Do we even need to ask?

The grassroots 'AT-AT for America' project proposes building a fully functional Imperial walker. Needless to say, Lucasfilm's lawyers aren't crazy about the idea.

Chrysler 200 review controversy causes critic to quit

Chrysler 200: Detroit News' auto critic's original review made it into the newspaper's March 10 print edition. But some of the most critical passages, including Burgess' calling the sedan a 'dog,' were removed from the paper's online version.

Did the son of Equatorial Guinea's leader really try to buy a $380 million yacht called 'Zen?'

Teodorin Obiang, son of the President of Equatorial Guinea, tried to buy the world's second most expensive yacht, according to Global Witness, an anticorruption advocacy group in London.

Car of the year? Volt. Truck? Explorer.

Car of the year is awarded to the Chevy Volt, GM's cutting-edge hybrid.

GM CEO calls Toyota Prius a 'geek-mobile,' touts Chevrolet Volt

Dan Akerson's tough words about the Toyota Prius suggest that GM is trying to get its swagger back. One of the reasons GM is confident: the all-electric Chevrolet Volt.

GM IPO a fast start, but paying back bailout cash will be a marathon

The GM IPO raised $20 billion of the $49 billion that the federal government spent to bailout GM. But the finish line is still years away.

Classic review: Tepper Isn't Going Out

Calvin Trillin serves up a novel "as deightful as finding a free spot in Time Square."

Got Volt sticker shock? Here are the five cheapest hybrids.

News reports suggest that some GM dealers might sell the all-electric Chevrolet Volt for $20,000 over the $41,000 suggested retail price. If you want to be green – but don't have THAT much green – here are five hybrids that will be a bit easier on the wallet, according to HybridCars.com.

National parks in the West still bring surprises

Reader Mailbag: Should you sell that unneeded second car?

If you're downsizing to a one-car family, does it make sense to hold onto the second car?

Detroit's auto troubles test brand loyalty

General Motors will drop four of its eight nameplates. What about service and warranties?

Battle of the boards erupts over paddle surfing

Stand-up paddle surfers use larger boards and paddles to catch waves, but traditional surfers resent the intrusion of the often-novice boarders in their waters.

Can you drive 55?

With the national average gas price breaking $4 a gallon and looming fears of peak oil and catastrophic climate change, some advocates are calling for the American driving public to take its collective foot of the gas.

GM to shed SUVs, jobs

G.M.'s Wagoner: Credit still flowing for car loans

Despite tough economy, GM's CEO sees hopeful signs in rate cuts and sales of some models.

Automakers put bloggers in the driver's seat

Looking for a viral 'buzz,' they turn everyday Web writers into auto reviewers.

Automakers put bloggers in the driver's seat

Looking for a viral 'buzz,' they turn everyday Web writers into auto reviewers.

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