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Time marches on. And with it, things change. In the automotive industry, beloved nameplates like the Chevrolet Camaro head out to pasture with the passage of time. Now, General Motors (GM) is discontinuing the long-tenured Chevrolet Malibu, one of the last remaining domestic sedans on the market. Tragically, the Malibu sedan’s demise will reportedly cost over 1,600 manufacturing jobs.

The Chevrolet Malibu heads out of production after the 2025 model year and cuts thousands of GM jobs with it

The first Chevrolet Malibu rolled off the assembly line in 1964. Now, sixty years later, the Malibu is ready to ride off into the sunset, leaving the Bow Tie with just one car. That’s right; the Chevrolet Corvette will be the brand’s final vehicle outside of the SUV, truck, or van segments.

Moreover, SILive reports that the Chevrolet Malibu’s departure will, along with the discontinuation of the Camaro, cause an unfortunate number of layoffs. General Motors announced that it would lay off 1,695 positions at the Fairfax, Kansas plant following the discontinued models.

Instead, GM and its most popular brand, Chevrolet, will focus on the production of the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, per CNN. It’s not just the Malibu, either. The electrification initiative takes the focus that the brand otherwise would have had for the now-extinct Camaro. 

It’s more than a big deal for the brand, it’s a farewell to a tenured nameplate. “After nearly 60 years General Motors is finally saying goodbye to Chevy Malibu,” General Motors said of the Malbu’s retirement. 2025 will be the last model year for the Malibu, barring some hybridized or electrified reboot.

What’s more, the loss of the Chevrolet Malibu represents an ever-shrinking car market in the United States. Incidentally, the Malibu is just the latest on the funeral pyre of the sedan segment. The Ford Fusion, Lincoln Continental, Toyota Avalon, and Nissan Maxima are just a few of the car segment casualties of the last five years.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.