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2015 Nissan Altima

2015 Nissan Altima
2015 Nissan Altima

Short History

First model of this car was made in 1992, and it represents the continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line that’s been in the production since 1957. It is a mid-size sedan, and in 2011 it succeeded to become the second best selling car in this class in the United States. It is slotted between Nissan Sentra and Nissan Maxima in Nissan range. It is produced in the United states and sold in America, Australia and Middle East.  Few years ago all the models came from Smyrna, Tennessee assembly plant, but in the last few years due to the increased demand Canton, Mississippi plant also start producing this vehicle. Since 2013 model year this car became a fifth generation vehicle, with one large updates it received, when it shifted to the fifth generation and the another one that came one year after that, for the 2014 model year. Continue reading 2015 Nissan Altima

2015 Chevrolet Malibu

2015 Chevrolet Malibu
2015 Chevrolet Malibu. Photo credits: thecarconnection

Short History of Chevrolet Malibu

Chevrolet Malibu was produced as a trim level of Chevrolet Chevelle from 1964 until 1978, when it was promoted as the separate model line. In 1980 it shifted to the rear-wheel G platform, and it shared it with Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal and some other popular vehicles of that time. Fourth generation was produced in station wagon, sedan and coupe variants. In 1983 its production was discontinued. Malibu came back in 1997, as a front-wheel drive mid-size sedan and it was based on N platform, together with Buick Skylark, Pontiac Grand Am and Oldsmobile Alero. Sixth generation vehicle came in 2004 and it was based on Epsilon platform, together with Opel Vectra. As part of sixth generation SS trim level came out. Latest Malibu is a eight generation vehicle. It is based on Epsilon II platform and it is assembled in United States, China, South Korea, Kazakhstan and Russia. Continue reading 2015 Chevrolet Malibu