Chevrolet Malibu Plant Idled

General Motors had idled its Fairfax, Kansas plant where the Chevrolet Malibu is built, as slow sales hamper the brand's mid-size sedan. A GM spokesman confirmed to Automotive News that GM "is taking idle time in December," to "make sure we are aligning our production with demand." But a statement released by GM was evasive regarding the Malibu's impact on the idling"We have strategically built Chevrolet Malibu stock levels based on scheduled downtime and a strengthening vehicle market…This idle time gives us an opportunity to conduct scheduled facility projects aimed at improving the plant's future competitiveness." As of December 1st, GM had a 106-day supply of Malibus, higher than anticipated. The Malibu has endured a barrage of negative criticism since its introduction, and the car will get an early mid-cycle refresh after just 18 months on the market.   from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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