Saab launches 9-3 facelift and 9-5 wagon, sells Spyker
One has to wonder what goes on in the minds of the Dutch. Having restarted the Spyker nameplate, its owners went ahead and created a few exotic cars that never sold well, started an F1 team that flopped, and then bought an ailing Swedish carmaker that General Motors desperately wanted to get rid of. They’ve launched new Saab models, including the 9-4X and the 9-5 designed under GM, as well as revealing a 9-3 facelift and a 9-5 wagon just today, both while announcing that they sold their Spyker sports-car business to someone else! Continue reading »
Posted: February 24th, 2011
at 6:00pm by The Editor
Tagged with Saab 9-3, Saab 9-5
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Saab to used BMW-Mini engines from 2012
Saab and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be
used in next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development
agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6L turbocharged gasoline engines
from 2012. The engines will be adapted to meet Saab’s specific requirements.
The contract was signed on Wednesday in Trollhättan, Sweden. Participating in the signing
were Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile Chairman Victor Muller and
Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for Sales and
Marketing. Continue reading »
2012 Saab 9-4X crossover debuts in U.S.
The new 9-4X brings unique Saab design and engineering values to the growing, luxury mid-size crossover segment. Distinctive Scandinavian and aircraft-inspired looks are combined with car-like handling and ride characteristics: this is a vehicle which delivers driving and design appeal in equal measure. Continue reading »
Posted: October 19th, 2010
at 10:24pm by The Editor
Tagged with Saab 9-4X
Categories: Saab
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