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Swedish automaker SAAB has gone through a lot of tough times lately. They’ve finally hit rock-bottom, going bankrupt in 2011. Their vehicles were quirky, yet luxury oriented and safe. Saab these days is looking to sell its assets, with two Chinese companies looking to make the move.
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LA 2010: Saab 9-4X Ends GM Pairing on a High Note
Sharing much of the same architecture as the Cadillac SRX, the new Saab 9-4x also comes with the same 3.0L V6 and 2.8L turbocharged V6 engines, pumping out 265 and 300 horsepower respectively. Torque vectoring all-wheel-drive is available, while a 6-speed automatic gearbox helps put the power down. It’s a handsome crossover in person, nice…
Saab To Let Customers Watch Their Cars Get Built Via Webcam
Saab is planning on letting buyers watch their cars get assembled at their Swedish plant via a webcam link, as the company seeks to move back to a more personalized buying process. Buyers will be encouraged to have their cars custom built, rather than picking from the dealer’s existing inventory. Buyers will be alerted to…
Saab 9-4x Revealed Ahead Of Los Angeles Auto Show Debut
Saab’s 9-4x crossover will finally see the light of day, and we have some of the first pictures of the car ahead of its Los Angeles Auto Show debut. Sharing much of the same architecture as the Cadillac SRX, the 9-4x also comes with the same 3.0L V6 and 2.8L turbocharged V6 engines, displacing 265…
BMW to Supply Saab With Turbocharged 4-Cylinder Engines; But for What Car?
Saab has officially announced the start of a business relationship with BMW, signing an agreement today that will see the German automaker supply the Swedish company with powertrains for future products. In particular, BMW will supply Saab with turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engines, designed to meet Saab’s specific requirements. These would be the same engines that…
Saab, BMW to Announce Partnership on Wednesday
After numerous rumors, reports and plenty of speculation, Saab is set to sign a deal with BMW that will see the Swedish automaker get access to BMW technology and parts for future models. It is believed the first such model will include the a Saab small car based on the current MINI Cooper platform. News…
Saab To Introduce 70 Vehicle EV Fleet Next Year
Saab will release 70 electric vehicles based on the 9-3 SportCombi station wagon as part of a test fleet for its upcoming electric vehicle program. The vehicles, dubbed the ePower, will be offered in Sweden starting in 2011, with a mass production EV hitting the market in 2011. Using a 184 horsepower electric motor and…
Saab 9-3 To Get Facelift At Paris Auto Show
With the Saab 9-5 getting all of the attention over the Saab, the Swedish car maker is looking to freshen up its entry-level 9-3 with some new styling. Fuel economy is said to be 12 percent better in the diesel version (which we won’t get, of course). The car remains mechanically uncharged otherwise, with a…
Take Your Toddler For a Spin in Playsam’s Roadster Saab
A tricycle just won’t cut it for your little style maven. Your child must have the finer things in life – and that’s why your mini motorist should be puttering around in Playsam’s Roadster Saab. A wooden toy car that boasts clean and simple design inspired by the very first Saab-Sixten Sason’s prototype 92001, the…
Saab Planning Audi TT Rival
With news of a 9-2 model in the works for Saab, the Swedish automaker looks to expand its product offering further by launching a competitor to the Audi TT. The team at AutoExpress recently sat down with new Saab design boss Jason Castriota, who revealed the plans for the Swedish sports car, taking inspiration from…
Saab 9-4X Crossover To Debut At 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, 11 Months After It Went Into Production
The official Twitter feed of the Los Angeles Auto Show has confirmed that the Saab 9-4X crossover will bow at the West Coast’s major auto show this November, hot on the heels of the brand’s flagship 9-5 sedan. The 9-4X will share underpinnings with the Cadillac SRX and be built at a GM facility in…
Saab Mulling WRC Entry After Decades-Long Absence from Rally Series
Saab is reportedly considering a return to the World Rally Championship. News of this exciting development comes after executives at Saab’s new parent company (Dutch sports car maker Spyker) recently met with WRC bosses in private. Not having competed in the world’s premiere rally car series since 1979, the Swedish automaker is believed to be…
Saab To Build New Car On MINI platform, Refreshed 9-3 And EV Coming Soon
It’s going to be a busy few years for Saab, as the company readies its re-entry into the auto market with a wave of all-new product. First up is a refreshed 9-3, Saab’s bread and butter range that encompasses a sedan, station wagon and the infamous convertible. Minor cosmetic tweaks will be on hand, as…
Saab Gets Back On Its Feet, Announces “Loyalty Bonus” For Saab Owners
Saab is hoping to entice English Professors loyal fans of the brand and Saab owners to return to the fold by providing them with an unspecified “loyalty bonus” for Saab owners who purchase an all-new 9-5. Saab didn’t announce terms of the loyalty bonus, but the Swedish assembly plant is already cranking out 250 cars…
Saab 91 Rendered by Facebook Group; Designed to Spark Production Model
In an effort to convince Saab to move ahead with plans to build a new small car, a Facebook group calling itself Saab91 Support Group, has released some compelling renderings that are sure to spark discussion. Rather than the rumored 92 badge, this group suggests the 91 – and for good reason. The name is…
Spyker Completes Saab Purchase from General Motors Ahead of Schedule
In what is no doubt a bid to prove the viability of the Saab brand and the stability of its new ownership, Spyker Cars has announced the completion of its purchase of Saab from GM ahead of schedule. The final $24 million payment is due in two weeks time, but Spyker chose to complete the…
Saab 9-4X Spy Shots Reveal Near-Production Model
Saab is about ready to launch its second model since leaving General Motors, the 9-4X, and new spy photos of the crossover doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Caught by the folks at AutoExpress, the 9-4X looks much as we suspected. When it does launch, presumably at the Paris Auto Show this Fall, it will…
Next Saab 9-3 to Rival Audi A3 With Hatchback Model, BMW Power
The next-generation Saab 9-3 (rebadged the 93) will arrive in late 2012, marking the return of the 900’s classic hatchback style in a bid to compete with the Audi A3. According to a recent report by AutoCar, Saab is also planning to develop both a sedan and a convertible version of the car, which will…
Just 500 Saab 9-5s Allocated for U.S. Market
If you’re hoping to pick up a new Saab 9-5 and you’re not already on a waiting list, you’ll probably have to keep hoping. This year Saab will deliver just 500 of its new 9-5 luxury sedans to dealers in the U.S. That means that each dealership will only get a handful of cars before…
Saab and BMW in Talks Over New Small Premium Model for Swedish Brand
Saab‘s proposed 92 small premium model could ride on a BMW platform say recent reports. According to Swedish outlet Dagens Industri BMW and Saab are holding talks on sharing both platforms and engines. Saab CEO Victor Muller has commented that his company is in talks with several other automakers over sharing technology for the new…
Saab 92 Decision Coming Soon Says CEO; Will Get Hybrid Engine if Given the Green Light
Saab will decide within the next 100 days if it will move ahead with plans to introduce a small premium 92 model to compete with vehicles like the MINI Cooper, Audi A1, BMW 1 Series and Mercedes B Class. Company CEO Victor Muller gave more details on the still conceptual model, commenting that while it…
Spyker Models Will be Sold in Saab Dealerships says CEO
Saab/Spyker CEO Victor Muller has confirmed that select Saab dealerships will sell exotic models from the Dutch sports car maker. In an interview with Bloomberg, Muller commented that Spyker will look to expand its dealership network (made mostly of exotic car dealerships like Bentley) from 35 to 60 this year. The plan is to then…
Saab in Talks With Other Automakers Over 9-2 Technology says CEO
Rumors have floated around about Saab‘s planned 9-2 MINI competitor, but now company CEO Victor Muller has confirmed the Swedish automaker is in talks with other manufacturers about the project. Muller told Bloomberg that Saab is looking to work with another automaker over technology to develop a new small car platform for the 9-2. It’s…
Saab Premium Small Car Could Use Donated Platform from Another Automaker
With an eye on emerging markets, as well as the growing small premium segment, Saab execs have made it clear that an entry level model designed to take on the Aud A1 and BMW 1 Series is on their radar. Now comes word that a small premium Saab, likely named the 9-1, could arrive sooner…
Saab Looking to Break Even Next Year Despite Reduced Sales of Just 80,000 Units
After having never turned a profit under General Motors, Saab is looking to break even next year. According to company CEO Jan Ake Jonsson, the automaker is in good shape now thanks to loans and cash obtained by selling the rights to the old 9-5 model to China’s Beijing Auto. According to Jonsson, the turn-around…
