Malibu attracts import-minded buyers

Trade marquesFrom December through February, buyers of the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu were most likely to trade in these brands’ vehicles.Chevrolet: 42.3%Ford: 7.2%Pontiac: 6.6%Buick: 4.2%Toyota: 4.0%Dodge: 3.8%Nissan: 3.0%Chrysler: 2.8%Oldsmobile: 2.8%GMC: 2.3%Source: Power Information Network DETROIT — As General Motors works to strengthen its position in the U.S. car market, the redesigned Chevrolet Malibu is attracting more cross-shopping with Japanese vehicles, appealing to younger buyers and bringing higher transaction prices than the version it replaced.