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...going to finally get rid of all that cheap-ass rubber molding on the sides of their cars and switch to body-colored? Honestly, it makes the 9-7X more appealing because of its lack of rubber. Check out the pic on SAAB's main page - it looks sort of hot. Seriously, guys. Its not an '87 Ciera...

Saab Museum Seized By Swedish Enforcement Office William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com September 23, 2011 Saab has escaped bankruptcy for the time being but not without a few bumps and scratches. This week, the Swedish Enforcement Office (Kronofogden) seized Saab's museum in Trollhättan. The museum includes, 109 Saab vehicles including their first car, 13 exhibits, 22 engines and six workshop tools. The SEO was forced to start the collection process against Saab back in late August when the company couldn't pay its suppliers in time. The SEO was likely to begin selling off parts of the museum to help pay debts until Saab got court protect…

Article CEO of GM's Saab sees stagnation in 2008 -magazine Sat Feb 9, 2008 12:06pm EST FRANKFURT, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Unprofitable Swedish carmaker Saab expects unit sales to stagnate this year, the head of Saab told Germany's auto, motor und sport magazine, which reported the General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) could turn profitable in 2010. Saab sold 125,000 units worldwide last year, less than the 133,00 it sold in the previous year, the magazine said on Saturday in an advanced abstract. "We expect roughly the same scale for 2008," Jan-Ake Jonsson told the German magazine. "It is our target to sell 150,000 to 200,000 units per year. But in order to …

Some Saab Pics for y'all!

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source: http://motoring.iafrica.com/carsinaction/shootout/477628.htm Sven meets the Huns By: Mario Lupini; Images: Ciaran Nunan Almost everyone knows that the horse-drawn carriage was the progenitor of the convertible automobile. In fact all cars at the turn of the 20th century were convertibles, but the death-knell of the convertible was dealt by the Dodge Brothers Victory 6 with its revolutionary all-steel monocoque body affixed to a normal ladder type chassis. The convertible has since become the playground for designers who have taken the shape to ever-exciting heights. In fact the convertible became the powder-puff segment of the car market. …

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Ok guys I need help. I was waiting for the Astra but I don't think I can make it that long. So I then started to consider the Lancer. Then I realized that the Saab 9-3 has 3-4K rebates and that I could get one for a great price. My boss’s mom works for GM and got her 9-3 convertible at a great price. I may be able to persuade her to help me in this measure but I just wanted to know if it was worth asking. Does anyone her know how much a base model Saab 9-3 is employee pricing? Thanks.

GM @ South Florida Auto Show SAAB Aero-X Concept

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William Maley Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com December 30, 2011 Saab's bankruptcy is attracting a lot of companies wanting to buy up pieces of the Swedish automaker. Last week, we reported that Youngman Automotive got their hands on Saab's new Phoenix platform. Now, an Indian automaker wants a piece of the griffin. Bloomberg reports that Mahindra & Mahindra, an Indian SUV manufacturer, is looking into buying up pieces of Saab. Two people familiar with the situation say the company is trying to set up meetings with the two court-appointed administrators who are overseeing Saab’s bankruptcy. Neither Mahindra & Mahindra or the two court-appointed administra…

GM @ South Florida Auto Show SAAB 9-3 Convertible SAAB 9-3 Sport Sedan Check out the new SAAB fascias front and rear. The ‘ice block’ taillamps actually look rather nice in person (especially in softer colors like the blue convertible), but the real coup de grace is the incorporation of the CTS’ light pipes as DRLs in the front headlamps. The manner in which it flows with the upper grille lines makes it, dare I say, a more cohesive execution that in the Cadillac. It really looks awesome in person. This combined with the CTS and bejeweled headlamps of the Escalade Platinum makes a clear statement about how new headlamps technologies will be parlayed in the near …

Yaris, SAAB 9-3 Most Researched Link to Original Article @ Gaywheels.com ATLANTA, GA - Gaywheels.com, the sole source of information specifically targeted to and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) car-shoppers, today announced its list of the Top 10 Most-Researched Vehicles during the second quarter of 2007. For the fourth straight quarter, the entry-level Toyota Yaris maintained the top position, while for the first time ever, a Nissan product, the Infiniti-branded FX sport-utility vehicle, joined the list. Gaywheels.com Top 10 Most Researched Vehicles -April - June, 2007 1. Toyota Yaris 2. Saab 9-3 (sedan and convertible) 3. Mazda MX-5 4. Volkswage…

By Niklas Magnusson and Ola Kinnander Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Saab Automobile AB dealers in the U.S. are running out of new cars after the Swedish carmaker cut production to conserve cash and prepare for its first new model in seven years. “We have about 10 Saabs left, and they won’t last long,” said Ivan Goodwin, sales manager at Jim Ellis Saab in Atlanta. “It’s going to be a big problem, but there is nothing we can do about it.” Saab, which General Motors Co. is selling to an investor group led by Swedish sports-car maker Koenigsegg Automotive AB, has slowed assembly to retool its Swedish factory to build the new 9-5 sedan starting next year, spokesman Eric Geers sa…

Prices from gmcanada.com Base 9-3, manual, convertible: $54,900 Base 9-3, manual, sedan: #34,900 I know convertibles command a premium, but does this seem a little out of hand to anyone else???

GM @ Frankfurt 2008 SAAB 9-3 Turbo X Link to Original Article @ Trollhattansaab

It seems there is a real business reason for Koenigsegg's puch to buy SAAB and seek those European Investment Bank loans that will fund research in the areas related to improving efficiency and emissions. Link to AutoblogGreen post.

Swedish Hauler: Saab gets sporty with 9-3 SportCombi Roger Hart Published Date: 8/8/05 http://autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=102880 2006 SAAB 9-3 SPORTCOMBI AERO ON SALE: November BASE PRICE: $32,900 POWERTRAIN: 2.8-liter, 250-hp, 258-lb-ft turbocharged V6; fwd, six-speed manual CURB WEIGHT: 3718 lbs 0 TO 62 MPH: 6.9 seconds (mfr.) Minivans and sport/utes might have been the death knell for station wagons in the United States, but the European manufacturers are thankfully keeping the wagon alive. While many baby boomers recoil at the thought of spending time in a wagon—visions of their parents’ fake wood-clad behemoths of the ’60s and ’70s forev…

Saab 9-7X Aero Takes Off Limited Edition SUV Offers Jet-Like Performance DETROIT -- Saab takes SUV-performance to a new altitude as it announces the Aero performance version of the Saab 9-7X today. The limited edition 9-7X Aero will make its way to dealer showrooms early this autumn. The Saab 9-7X brings unique Saab brand characteristics to the midsize SUV segment, including sophisticated styling inside and out, premium design features, and the sporty and spirited performance inherent to Saab vehicles. Since its debut two years ago, more than 12,000 have been sold in the U.S. and Canada. For 2008, Saab adds the Aero model - the symbol of serious Saab performance - …

Please leave this topic to people who own saabs, or have owned them in the past, or who have other ties to the Saab brand. We have had some discussions like this on other forums... now i think we should bring it to the GM forum board.... :CG_all: -Kaylan Marie

Saab Plans World Tour With Russian Investor And Chinese Automaker William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com May 4, 2011 Saab is planning a global PR tour to introduce their new Russian Investor, Vladimir Antonov and Chinese Partner, Hawtai Motor Group. The plan has Saab's Chairman, Victor Muller traveling to auto shows and speaking to the press about the investment and partnership. It's similar to effort by Muller last year saying Saab is still here. "If and when Antonov gets involved, we want to include him. We want people to meet him and know who he is. Obviously we want to include our Chinese joint-venture partners as well in our tour," sai…

Okay first off I will be looking for another car in the next year or so... I was wondering if anyone could give me the link to GM Photo/Wieck for the Saab 9-5 Sport Combi? I would just like to see some super huge photos of it. I can only get 11 up myself but I have a feeling there are more and for some reason or another I do not have acess too. I would also like the link for all the new 2006-2007 Sedan 9-5 photos too. I would just like to get a really good look at the car. I am considering only GM vehicles and would like a SUV/Wagon type vehicle. The Saab 9-5 Sport Combi used in a 5spd speaks to me (2006 only). I also have thought about Buick Enclave, Chevy Equinox Sport …

just checking. my buddy hates having to put good gas in his vdub. can you get by with 87 octane in saabs?

Saab USA Selects OEConnection's D2DLink® as Preferred Dealer Parts Sourcing Tool RICHFIELD, Ohio, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Saab dealers can now take advantage of D2DLink, the automotive industry's largest subscriber-based online parts procurement and fulfillment tool. OEConnection LLC, a leader in ecommerce procurement and analysis solutions for the automotive original equipment replacement parts business, announced today an agreement with Saab USA, to launch D2DLink to Saab's 260 dealers nationwide. Saab, a division of General Motors Corporation, marks the 6th automaker to embrace D2DLink in a corporate-wide initiative for more efficient and streamlined de…

[source: Motor Authority] GM ties with Saab will remain in future models The future of Saab is starting to look much brighter, thanks in part to important concessions from General Motors to help it build and design its own range of cars in the future, as well as a likely extension from Swedish courts for its restructuring deadline. For a while it looked as though Saab may go the same way as Pontiac, but its chief engineer is confident the brand will be able to survive without GM. The GM concession being referred to is the investment in the Saab brand over the past few years, which has led to the company today having the best equipment, tools and enginee…

Saab Celebrates 25 years of Convertibles with Special Edition The first ever Saab Convertible made its world debut at the Frankfurt auto show in the fall of 1983. Now, 25 years later, a Special Edition makes its American debut at the Los Angeles International auto show which opens to the public on November 22. This new version of the Saab 9-3 Convertible will be showcased in a unique bright champagne metallic color. Saab surprised the automotive world when it pioneered the concept of a ‘four season, four-seat’ soft top Convertible. Designed to be practical and stylish, the Scandinavian-styled convertible changed the perception of open top vehicles to be used all …

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Notable Changes include Saab's New Tagline: 'Born From Jets', and the addition of an 'About Saab' heritage section. There's also an all-new section featuring recent Saab concepts in which it says "And as you can see, the future is looking very, very good. Photo Galleries have been updated along with other details. Oddly enough, the updated 9-5 isn't on the new site. Check it out for yourself: http://www.saabusa.com/

Does anyone know when the next 9-3 debuts? I haven't heard anything about it, and I now that the 9-5 has been heavily refreshed I was wondering if the 9-3 would get the same treatment.

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Saab Plant May Get New Product STOCKHOLM -- General Motors' loss-making car brand Saab hopes to make a new compact model at its plant in Trollhattan, which last year lost a race to build the next generation of GM's mid-sized cars. The Swedish brand, which last year sold about 129,000 cars, mainly in Europe and North America, has run up hefty losses in recent years in a fiercely competitive market. Saab's Managing Director Jan-Ake Jonsson told Swedish news agency TT the new compact car would compete in the same segment as the BMW 3-series and Audi's A 3 and be made on a platform similar to that of the next generation of Opel Astra. Trollhattan last year lost the race f…

Good review, if they could just bring the whole Epsilon line up to this standard. The hope would be that buying in bulk whould allow them to lower the price on the nice, but more expensive components that go into the 9-3. http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?A...UTO03/605130303

Here's a new review on the 2008 Saab 9-3, with detailed information on design, performance, history and competitors. Available is also a photo gallery with the new model. "At 2006 Geneva Motor Show, Saab unveiled the Aero-X Concept. Now for their 60 anniversary, Saab is preparing a facelift for the 9-3, with design elements from the Aero-X Concept. The new 9-3 will compete with models like Audi A4, Volvo S40, BMW 3-Series and Mercedes C-Class. The 2008 9-3 will debut before Saab’s 60th birthday, probably at Frankfurt Motor Show..." You can read the whole article here: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/saab/saab-9-3-ar27146.html

Saab Takes Pole Position in Environmental Class 7.9.07 Saab continues to enjoy great success with its environmentally-friendly BioPower model range. It is now clearly the leading supplier of bioethanol (E85) ‘flex-fuel’ cars in the Swedish, as well as to the European market. During the first five months of the year, Saab delivered some 6,800 9-3 and 9-5 BioPower models to Swedish customers. And the sales pace was maintained last month (June), when the Saab 9-3 BioPower, launched in early spring, came top of the Swedish sales charts, giving Saab a 38% market share in the segment for environmentally-friendly cars. “It is very satisfying that our customers appreciate ou…

Found this while looking at a link on another post: http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2006/02/saab-...concept_22.html EDIT: Fixed link.

I have recently been driving a pristine, '01 Saab 9-3 5door, which was recently acquired by my company. Fun, roomy and very practical (my 70lb. dog can fit in the rear hatch area)...I really like the car...everything works, except a burnt out headlamp. Not a big deal, right? Here's the issue: EVERY time you turn on the car, it's messanging center describes ALL of the car's current problems (low washer fuid, headlamp out)...in big, bold letters that sit there if you don't use the radio or manually clear them... So, as a consumer, you are reminded of flaws each time you sit in the car. Could this influence people filling out surveys? I think it could. My wife notices …

Hmmmm.... http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/20...ots_the_9-.html

Saab AlcoKey to be Tested on Swedish Roads Sweden has one of the best road safety records in Europe, but drinking and driving remains a serious hazard, accounting for about 35 per cent of all crash fatalities in Sweden last year (2005). Now Saab is ready for field trials in 100 cars of its innovative Saab AlcoKey, a simple, reusable device that fits conveniently in the pocket or handbag. As compact as a small mobile phone, the Saab AlcoKey module incorporates a cap covering a mouthpiece where the driver provides a breath sample before starting the car. A radio transmitter then sends a signal to the car’s electronic control unit, which will either allow the car to be s…

Epsilon correct? But is it on the LWB like the Aura/Malibu Maxx/G6? Or on the regular wheel base version?

Saab aims to raise its profile GM unit plans aggressive role in upscale car market By Brett Clanton / The Detroit News General Motors Corp.s upscale Saab brand wants to become a bigger player in the premium car market. Saab plans to expand its lineup by at least two more models, double its U.S. sales by decade's end and raise awareness of the brand through advertising, top Saab officials said Thursday. The aggressive strategy comes as GM takes a more active role in growing its long-neglected European luxury brand and tries to increase its presence in new vehicle categories and foreign markets amid slumping sales in North America. "I have never ever…

It's $27,620 for a 2.0T and $33,620 for a 2.8T Aero, which is ~$2000 less than a comparable A4 Avant and 325xit.

Just wondering, now since the GM-Subaru relation's dissolved, will the 9-2x be gone as well? Will the rumoured 9-2 on Delta make a return?

Literally in Ice, well not the real car, but pretty cool nontheless. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/12/saab-dr...ll-of-icehotel/

Saab Seeking Court Protection From Creditors William Maley - Editor/Reporter - CheersandGears.com August 26, 2011 Related: SAAB Can't Pay Wages for August Swedish automaker Saab N.V. is in a world of hurt. The company is desperate for money to restart production so they can make money. Suppliers and workers are angered and threatening to take this matter to the court to declare the company bankrupt. Saab knows this well and according to a report by public radio, several different sources say the company would apply for court protection from creditors. Sources don't say when Saab would make the move. The protection would put Saab into a process of corpor…

A few new pics of a yellow convertible. Looks like the interior is pretty much unchanged from 2007. I am not 100% sold on those taillights, especially with the new yellow color.

A 1-series model would be sweet for Saab - just get it here before 3 years!! http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti...ANE&refsect=ANE

see this article at http://www.activetestdrive.com/story/?story_id=152&cat=1 2006 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi Saab’s Latest Sport Wagon Big on Fun, Easy on Gas by Nina Russin 2006 Saab 9-3 Sport Combi Quick Facts Base Price: $27,620 Price as Tested: $33,165 Horespower: 210 @ 5500 r.p.m. Torque: 221 lbs.-ft. @ 2500 r.p.m. ABS Brakes: Standard Side Curtain Airbags: Standard EPA Fuel: 23/34 m.p.g. city/highway Towing Capability: No Off-Road Capability: No Bicycle Transport: Yes The Saab 9-3 Sport Combi is a mid-sized sport wagon based on the same platform as Saab’s compact sedan. The newest Saab wagon comes with a ch…

Saab vehicles added to GM Mobility program GM celebrates Disability Awareness Month by expanding program for equipment reimbursement and extended OnStar service DETROIT – General Motors today announced that it has added the entire line of Saab vehicles to its GM Mobility program. Customers who now purchase or lease any new 2007 or 2008MY Saab vehicle and install or reinstall eligible adaptive mobility equipment can receive a combination of financial assistance and the protection and convenience of OnStar. All GM brands are now part of the program, and include Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, HUMMER, Pontiac and Saturn. The GM Mobility Program was launched in 1991 to …

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Date Posted 11-11-2005 TROY, Mich. — Saab USA general manager Jay Spenchian has told Inside Line that a new Saab sports car spun off the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky is "not in the plans." Earlier this year, Spenchian hinted that a new sports car was under consideration as "maybe one of our upcoming concepts." GM insiders had said a Saab derivative off the Solstice's Kappa platform was a possibility. The next Saab concept will be a 300-horsepower 9-5 BioPower sedan that will be powered by a 2.3-liter turbo engine and run on ethanol. It will be shown at the Los Angeles auto show and the Detroit auto show in January. Saab introduced a version o…

1. How many new Saabs have you purchased/leased since the 1998 model year? 2. Do you intend to purchase/lease a new Saab in the next two model years? For me: 1. 0 2. no

Did anyone see Autoline Detroit this past weekend? They had on Jay Spenchian, General Manager of Saab Cars USA. After I watched the show and heard what this guy had to say I thought about it for a split second and...Saab is doomed if they have people like this running the show. This guy is part of the reason Saab is not doing as well as it should be. He may be credited with turning around Cadillac, but I think somebody was holding his hand so he could color within the lines. David Welch of Business Week was one of the panelists asking questions. At one point he asked Jay a question and his reply had nothing to do with the questiion he asked. When they panned back to Mr…

The bold execution of the 9-X BioHybrid evolves visual design themes from the award-winning Aero X coupe (shown Geneva 2006) and multi-dimensional 9X (shown Frankfurt 2001) concepts. Inside, it showcases an entirely new expression of Saab’s driver-focused cockpit design, as well as innovative seamless in-car connectivity for all personal nomadic devices. Smart rear functionality features a cargo deck with an automatic sliding floor and a ‘friction’ loading system. The small yet powerful 200 hp (147 kW), 1.4-liter BioPower turbo engine, optimized for bioethanol (E85) fuel, is backed by GM’s next-generation hybrid system (see separate release for details) for efficient, e…

GM @ NAIAS SAAB BIOPOWER HYBRID CONCEPT GOES FULLY FOSSIL FUEL-FREE DETROIT – The Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, the latest development in Saab's innovative combination of ethanol BioPower and hybrid technology, makes its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. This unique concept, showcased in a Saab 9-3 Convertible, is the first vehicle to combine fossil fuel-free bio-ethanol fuel (E100) capability with electric-only propulsion by utilizing the advanced 2-mode hybrid system that General Motors is co-developing with DaimlerChrysler and BMW Group. The Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept is capable of zero fossil fuel CO 2 emissions while also en…

What a difference the Aero-X paint and wheels make... and what a fabulous looking car. Like the G8, it's a shame how GM loses a breakthrough car shortly after its debut... http://jalopnik.com/5346842/2010-saab-9+5-...bos-all-swedish Edit: Apparently this is the Aero model, which also gets different front and rear fascias.

I drove a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero today with six speed. You simply must try this car. It is sensational. Fast and handles so incredibley. It begs to be driven with gusto.

http://www.cars.com/go/config_frameset.jsp...al&aff=national look under 2006 Saab models 2.3T Sedan $34,820 2.3T Sport sean $35,915 2.3T SportCombi $35,820 2.3T Sport SportCombi $ 36,915

I get on every day and there is never a new topic, it's really annoying.

Found this over at trollhatan...

Jetting around By Bob Lutz | GM Vice Chairman | Link to Original Post @ GM FastLane Blog Thursday night out at the Oakland County Airport I had the pleasure of helping Saab USA General Manager Steve Shannon introduce the Saab 9-7X Aero and 9-3 at the welcome reception of the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance. As you know, Saab was “born from jets,” so I flew my Aero L-39 ZO “Albatros,” a demilitarized Czech-built fighter jet once used by the Libyan Air Force, from Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to Oakland County for the occasion. Then, to benefit Meadow Brook Hall, we auctioned off a ride in the jet. So I’ll be piloting Eastern Michigan University aviation student Phi…

The ignition was in the floor. It had a rear hatchback, not a trunk. The hood was hinged at the front, so it opened away from the windshield. And many of its owners — including Jerry Seinfeld’s character on his long-running sitcom — were intensely loyal. Auto enthusiasts across the country were dismayed by the news Friday that General Motors was planning to shut down Saab, the Swedish carmaker it bought two decades ago, after a deal to sell it fell apart. Even with its modest and steadily declining sales, Saab long stood out as a powerful brand in spite of itself. “It wasn’t designed to be a fashion statement,” said Ron Pinelli, president of Autodata, which tracks ind…

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Saab Enthusiasts Head for the Adirondacks 24th Owner's Convention in Lake George, NY Detroit, Mich. – Saab owners and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate their passion for their cars and the Saab brand at the 24 th annual North American Saab Owners Convention. One owner will journey from the land down under – Australia that is. This year’s event will be held August 24-27, 2006 in Lake George, New York at the Roaring Brook Resort and Conference Center. This all-inclusive family resort is situated in the beautiful scenery of the famous Adirondack region. Go to www.saabconvention.org for more information. More than 200 vehicles are expected to be displayed and join …

For what is probably only the second time since General Motors Corp. acquired Saab Automobile, the Swedish brand will be profitable this year, says Jay G. Spenchian, general manager of Saab Cars U.S.A. Inc. Spenchian also says he has been assured by Fritz Henderson, president-GM Europe, that Saab is an important part of the company, and its product portfolio will be expanded, not terminated, as some reports suggest. The Saab chief says worldwide sales will total 140,000 units this year, including 42,000 in the U.S. That represents a 12% increase, including fleet sales, over 2004. Meanwhile, Spenchian says he did not learn about GM's divestiture of its Fuji He…

Linkity Saab 9-5 Upclose Heavily Camouflaged Mule Spotted The Saab 9-5 is long overdue for an overhaul, with the current model first hitting the streets as far back as 1997. A totally redesigned model was rumoured to make an appearance last year but its release was pushed back due to limited resources at Saab and the introduction of the facelifted 9-3. Saab's parent company General Motors has since confirmed that the car will now make its debut later this year along with the new 9-3X crossover. Underneath the heavy camouflage of this prototype for the new 9-5 is a heavily revised version of GM's FWD Epsilon II platform, which is also shared by Opel fo…

Ok as you all know I keep buying car after car well I really would like to own a modern Saab as the ones I have had were all older, 93 & 99. Well what I have been reading is that 9-3's have squeaking issues soon after new purchase. I mean like in the doors and head liner areas of the car after about 8K miles. What I want to know from you all is that your experience also? Do you have lots of rattle issues with your Saab? I appreciate the help.

Saab: GM Starting “To Get It” on Niche Brand Status August 30, 2007 | By Bill Visnic | [/b]Link to Original Article @ Edmunds[/b] Saying a planned new compact car coming in a few years is a “terrific opportunity for us,” Saab Automobile USA executives also claim owner General Motors is beginning to understand how to manage the niche brand -– just as the future of small-volume, premium brands such as Saab appears to be reaching a crucial juncture. At a media event for the redesigned 2008 9-3, Knut Simonsson, executive director, Saab Global Sales and Marketing, tells AutoObserver that because of the increasing “globalization” of virtually everything –- common talk now i…

From Autoblog: Here's the link to the autoblog entry.

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Boston, MA – The new 9-5, Saab’s flagship car, will be unveiled for the first time to the North American press and public on Friday, November 4 at the New England International Auto Show in the Boston Bayside Expo Center. “This is a very fitting venue for the debut of the new 9-5 in North America,” said Jay Spenchian, Saab USA general manager. “Saab launched its American automotive activities almost 50 years ago in New England, and it is still a core area for our business. Over 400,000 Saab 9-5s have been sold so far worldwide, many in the Boston area. The debut of the new 9-5 here is a tribute to its loyal following in this area.” Simultaneously, Saab USA released pric…

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0...1868180,00.html key point:

http://www.leftlanenews.com/saab-9-3-turbo-x-review.html

Unstable atom Jun 18th 2009 From The Economist print edition Does the troubled Swedish firm have a future? AFPKoenigsegg attempts fusion THE fact that bankrupt General Motors appears to have flogged three of its unwanted brands—Saturn to a car dealer, Hummer to a Chinese maker of heavy-duty trucks and now Saab to a tiny sports car company—lends substance to the idea that there’s one born every minute. The buyers may not be paying much, but at a time when the car industry should be consolidating rather than atomising, they are taking on an awful lot of risk. Of the three, only the fate of Saab will be of any concern to car lovers: Saturns were sold to people who wer…

finally some sort of picture for the 9-4x. "Spy photographers have captured the first pictures showing a test mule for the new Saab 9-4X. Designed from the ground up as a Saab — rather than a re-badging exercise — the 2009 9-4X is a collaboration between engineers in Rüsselsheim, Germany and designers in Trollhättan, Sweden." More at Leftlanenews.com I see some AWD/RWD components. Anyone agree/disagree?

SPY SHOTS! 2008 SAAB 9-3 MCE Link to Original Article & Full Image @ TrollhattanSaab If you liked the Aero-X look, you'll love the refreshed 9-3 for 2008. Other exterior visual enhancements appear to include chromed door handles and possibly LED daytime-running lamps. Definitely a bolder look for GM's Sweedish import marque.