Is GM serious about better cars and hybrid technology?
If you’ve got a head scratcher on one of these 2.0 engines, check the timing belt. —> I visit a few auto shows each year for press day events, so I traveled to Boston recently to see the latest offerings. Many noteworthy cars were on display, so I opened hoods, sat behind the wheels and looked underneath to see what was new. A shiny Malibu hybrid caught my eye, and I spent some time poring over this car. I was impressed with the package. The name Malibu brings a lot of us older techs back to a time in the ’60s that was more “car” based and less about the world impact of so many vehicles. My dad drove a 1967 Malibu 307 two-door hardtop, blue with a white vinyl roof, that I borrowed for my first date. Oh, the memories; simpler times for sure. We will focus on the 2008 Chevy Malibu 2.4 four-door sedan (not the hybrid model). As I have said many times, I will not let my bias change the real story. I grew up in northern Utah as a son of a mechanic. My dad loved Fords but a Chevy was allow
