2008 Malibu Honored at Detroit Auto Show
2008 North American Car of the Year

Melissa Burden | The Flint Journal

General Motors received a welcoming present to kick off press previews for the 2008 North American International Auto Show, taking home the 2008 North American Car of the Year award for the Chevrolet Malibu.

"The new Malibu is the best midsized car we've ever produced," said Ed Peper, general manager for Chevrolet, as he accepted the award near the shiny blue Malibu on display.

The Malibu is made in Orion Township and in Fairfax, Kan. It's a great looking vehicle," Peper said. "It's got great fuel economy. It's the quietest car in its class."

Last year, GM won North American Car and Truck of the Year awards for the Saturn Aura and the Chevrolet Silverado.

Finalists for North American Car of the Year included the Cadillac CTS, which also features a Flint-built engine, and the Honda Accord.

The awards were chosen by an independent panel of automotive journalists in the United States and Canada.

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