Countdown To Launch: New Saab 9-5 Ready To Roll
Apr 13, 2010
From the frozen wastes of northern Sweden to the baking plains of southern Spain, Saab's chief test driver Peter Johansson and his small team of chassis experts have driven on some of the most challenging roads in Europe to fine-tune the dynamics of the next generation Saab 9-5. ... Continue reading
Chinese BAIC would like to invest in Saab
Apr 5, 2010
China's BAIC wants to deepen its cooperation with Sweden's Saab, bought from GM recently by Dutch sports car firm Spyker, and is ready to invest in the firm, daily Dagens Industri wrote, quoting BAIC's chief executive Wang Dazong. ... Continue reading
New Saab 9-5 Pricing Takes Off
Mar 24, 2010
Saab's new 9-5 enters the UK market priced at just £26,495 OTR for the 2.0TiD 160PS Vector SE model, making it a highly competitive proposition for buyers in the premium saloon sector. Cars are available to order from Saab dealerships today ... Continue reading
Newly-independent Saab Resumes Car Production
Mar 23, 2010
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 22 -- -- Production resumes at Saab Automobile's Trollhattan plant -- First cars manufactured by Saab as an independent company -- All-new Saab 9-5 sedan was first car down the line -- Saab CEO, Spyker CEO, and Trollhattan Plant Director in attendance The production lines at Saab Automobile's ... Continue reading
Saab Cars North America Announces New Headquarters
Mar 17, 2010
DETROIT, March 16 -- -- Saab Cars North America to reside in Royal Oak, Michigan -- Company to invest $2.4 million to enhance North American Sales and Marketing Operations -- Over 2000 jobs to be retained or created over the next few years Saab Cars North America today announced that its headquarters will reside in Roy ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Appoints New Sales Director
Mar 16, 2010
Experienced automotive senior executive joins Saab -- Responsible for Saab's global sales operations -- Recruited to optimize sales including three new products in the next 16 months Saab Automobile today announced the appointment of Adrian Hallmark as Executive Director, Sales. Hallmark joins Saab's senior management ... Continue reading
GMAC To Provide Financing for Saab Dealers and Customers
Mar 15, 2010
DETROIT, March 15 -- -- GMAC chosen as financial services provider to Saab Automobile -- Preferred source of wholesale and retail financing for dealers and customers Following its successful launch as an independent company, Saab Automobile announced today that it has selected GMAC Financial Services as the preferred p ... Continue reading
Saab Starts Shipping to U.S. Dealers as it Rolls Back Prices
Mar 10, 2010
Washington DC March 10, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Saab Cars North America, seeking sales momentum under new ownership, is lowering prices for its 2010 9-3s by 4 to 12 percent. According to Automotive News, Saabâs 218 U.S. dealers are expecting 9-3s this month after a half-year delivery hiatus. The b ... Continue reading
Saab North America Announces Pricing on 2010 Model Year 9-3 Vehicles
Mar 5, 2010
- Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices reduced on all 2010 model year 9-3 variants - 2010 model year vehicles to begin arriving in showrooms Mid-March DETROIT, March 5 -- Saab Cars North America today announced that manufacturer's suggested retail pricing will be reduced for all 2010 model year 9-3 vehicles. These ar ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2010
The all new Saab 9-5 Saloon signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later this year ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2010
Victor Muller, owner and CEO of Spyker Cars, the new owner of Saab will be a featured guest on AutoLab simulcast Live from NY here on The Auto Channel 8 AM Saturday Morning. Professor Harold Wolchuck will conduct the interview. AutoLab is a Live autiomotive radio show and has been broadcasting for over 25 years. ... Continue reading
Spyker Cars Finalizes The Purchase Of Saab
Feb 24, 2010
Spyker Cars N.V. today confirmed it has finalized the deal with General Motors Company to purchase Saab Automobile AB ... Continue reading
Spyker Cars Finalizes the Purchase of Saab From GM
Feb 23, 2010
-- Spyker Cars finalizes deal over the purchase of Saab Automobile -- Transfer of ownership has taken place -- Transaction signals the start of an exciting new era for Saab -- Saab and Spyker to operate under parent company Spyker Cars N.V. TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, Feb. 23 -- Spyker Cars N.V. today confirmed it has finaliz ... Continue reading
EIB Approves Loan to Saab Automobile Ab
Feb 12, 2010
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands - February 12, 2010 - The EIB has today approved a loan to Saab Automobile for â¬400 million. A statement on the EIB's website readss: à The EIB has confirmed the authorisation to conclude the EUR 400 million loan to SAAB Automobile AB in accordance with the terms and conditions approve ... Continue reading
Spyker Secures Further Financing Of Saab Deal
Feb 9, 2010
Spyker Cars N.V. announces today that Spyker has entered into a USD 25 million convertible loan agreement with an investment company owned by Heerema Holding Company Inc. ... Continue reading
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