IT'S the last call for Chevrolet lovers hoping to grab a beloved sedan. The model debuted in 1964 and will cease production in November, prompting GM to begin layoffs. The Chevy Malibu has been a fan favorite for years - even earning status as a top-selling car in the US.
But the time has come for the Malibu to drive off into the sunset. The final Malibu models will be produced in the coming weeks before the sedan is discontinued. November will be the final month of production, according to Car Edge .
READ MORE ON CHEVROLET The move comes as GM looks to make more room to manufacture EVs. GM announced on September 20 that 680 employees will be laid off from its Fairfax assembly plant in Kansas City, Kansas. Layoffs are set to begin on November 18 and staff has already been notified, according to CBT News.
The layoffs are a direct result of the Malibu being discontinued, the outlet reported. Most read in Motors However, the Fairfax plant will pivot to producing the new Chevy Bolt EV, which is slated to begin production in late 2025. About $390 million has been invested in the facility.
When approached for comment, GM provided The U.S. Sun with insight into that investment.
"As previously announced in May, GM is investing approximately $390 million in our Fairfax Assembly Plant to add production of the new Chevrolet Bolt EV. "To facilitate the installation of new tooling, employees will be placed on a temporary layoff until production resumes in mid-2025. "Affected employees wil.