5 Months Ago, HybridCars.com says (in GM Cuts Current Mild Hybrid System, Prepares for Another) General Motors announced that it will stop making mild hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Malibu and Saturn Aura in the United States, and will phase out production of the Buick LaCrosse mild hybrid in China. The elimination of its current mild hybrid ...

And Cars.com says (in GM Suspends 2010 Chevy Malibu Hybrid)  IL
GM has suspended production of the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid for the 2010 model year, as elevated inventory levels of the 2009 Malibu Hybrid should meet demand for the vehicle through 2010, the company said. According to GM spokesman Brian Corbett, ...

And Consumer Reports Cars says (in 2010 GM model year changes boost fuel economy and safety)  NY
But the bigger news may be what isn't included in the plan; GM won't be building the mild-hybrid versions of the Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura or Saturn Vue, according to an AutoBlog report. (Since the company has announced it is selling Saturn, ...

And DetNews.com says (in GM nears deal to sell Saab division)  MI
GM is shedding brands, including Pontiac, so it can focus on four core brands: Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Meanwhile, GM started notifying dealers Thursday it has suspended production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid because of poor sales, ...