2008 North American Car Of The Year Goes To…

The 2008 North America International Auto Show catered the best of the best from the global auto industry. This is the venue for all ground-breaking automotive technologies, stunning concept cars and premium production vehicles for this year. The Cobo Center in Detroit was jam-packed with auto spectators and fans from all the corners of the world. The event is simply dazzling to make it short. Thanks to all these magnificent vehicles with their shining headlight bulbs, the show is as exciting as ever. I guess I can’t take this 2008 Detroit Auto Show fever out of my system… but anyhow, it feels so good!

Of course, the show will be highlighted with some awards and ceremonies to recognize a few outstanding auto makers that brought in nothing but the best of the best. One of the honors handed out was the 2008 North American Car of the Year title. So without any further discussions, I’d like to present the winner… the award goes to the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu!

The 2008 best-redesigned vehicle from General Motors Corporation was voted by this year’s media panel of judges out of 15 cars and 13 trucks. Furthermore, a vehicle from GM has won top honors in the North American Car and Truck of the Year back-to-back.

According to my great source, GM vehicles notched four of the concluding six contender positions for the awards.

"This award is the result of our intensive efforts to put a renewed emphasis on design, execution and craftsmanship into our cars and trucks. We're honored that both automotive journalists and consumers are recognizing our efforts. The fact we had four of the six finalist vehicles is more than we could have hoped for," says Bob Lutz, the GM vice chairman.

"Our goal with the 2008 Malibu was to give customers a stylish, uncompromising package that can challenge even the most formidable competitors in the midsize segment," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "Customers are getting that message, because the new Malibus are selling faster than we can put them on dealers' lots."