Fifth Gear on the new Saab 9-5
Monday, August 16th, 2010 Posted in Fifth Gear, Saab | 9 Comments »It's been almost six months since the Saab 9-5 began production under its new owners Spyker. The car is now on sale and reviewers are stating to file their reports. Can the new 9-5 usher in a new era of ...
Saab, Volkswagen next to join WRC?
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 Posted in Motorsports, Saab, Volkswagen | 3 Comments »A recent report from autosport suggests both Saab and Volkswagen are considering a future in WRC. Saab have a proud rallying history but haven't competed at the highest level in over 30 years. It's understood they could return in 2012 with ...
Saab production enters new era
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 Posted in Saab | 1 Comment »Architects across the world can rejoice, and sales of black skivvies are also assured as Saab's new era has begun. A a new 9-5 model was the first to roll off the Trollhättan production facility after the company's future was ...
Saab speculation inspires 9-1 rendering
Monday, March 8th, 2010 Posted in Saab | 3 Comments »With the immediate future of Saab now secure, plans for a new compact-sized model are emerging. Expected to be badged as the 9-1, the new mini-Saab is creating enough hype for the Photoshop gurus to start speculating what the car ...
“Saab’s future is now secure”
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 Posted in Saab | 1 Comment »Last night Spyker Cars completed its purchase of Saab. Spyker intends to allows Saab Automobiles to operate as a stand-alone sister company alongside the Dutch brand under the parent company of Amsterdam Euronext. Victor Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars NV is ...
Spyker set to take control of Saab
Thursday, January 28th, 2010 Posted in GM, Saab | No Comments »Great news for Saab fans with confirmation that Spyker Cars and General Motors have finally reached an agreement for the sale of Saab. Spyker will form a new company call Saab Spyker Automobiles and the deal could be closed in ...
Are you winding me up?
Saturday, January 9th, 2010 Posted in GM, Saab | 1 Comment »GM have given notice that the wind down process of Saab, first announced late last year, has commenced. Consulting firm AlixPartners have been chosen by GM to act as wind down supervisors. A statement released by GM reads, "The wind down ...
You keep me hangin’ on
Friday, January 8th, 2010 Posted in GM, Saab | 3 Comments »Set me free, why don't you babe. Get out my life, why don't you babe. 'Cause you don't really love me. You just keep me hangin' on. You don't really need me. But you keep me hangin' on... Yep, you guessed ...
If at first you don’t succeed - try, try, again
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 Posted in Saab | 1 Comment »Just before Christmas news emerged of a revised bid from niche Dutch car manufacturer Spyker to buy Saab. Supposedly the GM heavies didn't really care much for the toys left in their Christmas stockings by Spyker and the second bid ...
Spyker extends Saab offer
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 Posted in GM, Saab | 1 Comment »You may remember from yesterday that Spyker put a deadline on their latest offer to buy Saab from GM. It now appears that deadline was as flexible as a Saab convertible. The Dutch manufacturer has just issued a brief comment stating, ...
Saab: A new hope
Monday, December 21st, 2009 Posted in GM, Saab | 1 Comment »Since announcing they would be winding down Saab's operations GM has received new interest from parties ready to take on the Swedish manufacturer. Dutch sports car maker Spyker was the last company to have a serious crack at buying Saab ...
Saab bites the dust
Sunday, December 20th, 2009 Posted in Carmageddon, GM, Saab | 10 Comments »"We will work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner. This is not a bankruptcy or forced liquidation process. Consequently, we expect Saab to satisfy debts including supplier payments, and to ...
Koenigsegg drives away from Saab purchase
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 Posted in Koenigsegg, Saab | 2 Comments »Koenigsegg have announced they are pulling out of their agreement with General Motors to purchase Saab. Months of negotiations have, ultimately, counted for nothing. "We regret that after six months of intense and determined work we have come to the painful ...
Saab 9-5 Saloon
Friday, August 28th, 2009 Posted in Saab | 8 Comments »Saab, all excited at being bought out by Swedish supercar kings Koenigsegg, have released official pictures of its important all new 9-5 Saloon. I have to say, first impressions to my eyes were, "wow, that looks great". You'll never guess ...
