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BEST-EVER!

11 freaking times. Being subtle is not a Toyota strong point.

Gettelfinger said that one of the union's key priorities was to protect the job security of 73,000 union-represented GM workers in negotiations.

There is no such thing as job security. UAW management just can't seem to come to grips with that reality.

Morons. I'd be more than happy to support the American auto industry, but not if it means padding the paychecks of the UAW rank and file.

At least GM knew how to keep proportions in check with the Malibu. Sorry, but the Malibu owns the living crap out of the Sebring.

Which one would your money buy?

Mine goes to the Bowtie. And, yes, I have seen the Sebring in person ... haven't driven one though, but I have driven a Avenger and I don't think there would be that much of a vast difference. The Malibu has much better styling, better engines/powertrain, handling that is on par with the Sebring if not better, better interior design and materials ... need I go on?

What's with the "ribbed for her pleasure" hood on the Sebring? That looks awful!

Mitsubishi Press Release

Lancer and Outlander are Mitsu's darlings right now. Wonder how long their sales momentum will last?

BMW Group April 2007 Sales

Is there a MINI in your future?

Kia April 2007 Sales

Kia is down for the month, but that don't matter. Look, everyone! Kia is up 7.5% year to date. We'll just ignore April numbers for now.

Hyundai April 2007 Sales

What's happening with Hyundai?

Nissan North America April 2007 Sales

Sentra sales are dropping like a rock. The thing is ugly no matter which angle you view it.

Lancer seems to be off to a good start.

Mitsubishi April Sales

Old news. What I find interesting is that GM found it necessary to stuff the ballot box.

GM Rocks The Vote

It actually makes GM look really desperate.

As long as gas prices stay below $3 a gallon things should be OK for further sales growth of GM's big rigs. There's something about $3 for a gallon of gas that causes people to abandon all sanity and dump their Escalade for a Honda Fit.

I'm not too optimistic about low gas prices, though, seeing as how I'm paying $2.56 a gallon now and it ain't even spring yet! What's behind the rise in fuel prices lately?

Actually, the Malibu will have the 6-speed on the 3.6 at the start, and later on (6 months after production or so) it will get the 6-speed on the 2.4 as well.

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Please, please, please don't castrate the 6-speed auto like Ford did in the Fusion (6 speeds, driver gets to select between Drive and Low only)

Will the new Malibu offer a manu-matic?

cassette player is optional

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What, no 8-track tape player? Everyone knows that 8-track is the wave of the future! GM is nuts if they can't see that!!!

Since not even the the Aura offers a navigation unit - I seriously doubt the Malibu will have one.

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Shame. GM is getting it right with the Silverado/Sierra twins. I mean, look what you can get now on a GM pickup truck! Satnav, power glass sunroof, power rear windows in the extended cab, exceptional styling inside and out.

GM needs to attack the mid-size sedan market with a vengeance. I'm tired of excuses. Please don't bring out a well-designed sedan hampered by rental car attributes.

Styling looks sharp. But what do we know about substance? Will the new 'Bu offer Bluetooth? Satnav? Stability control? I'm curious...will GM at least make optional the kind of high tech gizmos that are available on cars like the Camry and Altima?