It seems pretty apparent after several days at the North American International Auto Show, that GM is serious about building cars that consumers will want. The re-emphasis on design is evident in the new Chevy Malibu, unveiled at the show. I spoke with the car’s exterior designer, Clay Dean, who was obviously proud of the production vehicle. It will soon have a hybrid component to it and, Deane says, his team is already working on the next version, due out in three years.

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-Matt Kelly

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