Introducing: The Most Luxurious, Well-Designed And Coolest Ice Scraper In The World
Nov 26, 2008
As winter sets in and the temperature falls below zero, the daily commute takes that little bit longer. In fact before you even drive away there is that irritating layer of ice on the windshield to deal with. ... Continue reading
2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible Keep IIHS Top Honors Secure
Nov 25, 2008
This is the fifth consecutive year that the 9-3 Sport Sedan has brought home IIHS top honors, a unique achievement in the luxury segment. For 2007 the 9-3 earned the Top Safety Pick Award, in 2006 the 9-3 earned the Top Safety Pick - Gold Award and received a Double Best Pick crash-test rating for 2005. ... Continue reading
Saluting Saab's Convertible Heritage
Nov 19, 2008
Saab is celebrating 25 years of leadership in promoting the enjoyment of four-season, four-seater open-top driving by producing a special edition of its current 9-3 Convertible. ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
Nov 18, 2008
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Saab Celebrates 25 years of Convertibles with Special Edition
Nov 12, 2008
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 un ... Continue reading
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X Sport Sedan Review
Nov 3, 2008
By Mark Gordon Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel I was pretty excited when I found out I was going to spend a week with the Saab 9-3 Turbo X. Iâve never driven a Saab, but I have always thought they were a âcoolâ car. A little outside the mainstream. Design means something to Saab. I have to admit t ... Continue reading
GM Reports 170,585 Deliveries in October 2008 Down 45% From 2007
Nov 3, 2008
U.S. auto industry at lowest monthly SAAR in more than 25 years DETROIT â General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 170,585 vehicles in October, down 45 percent compared with a year ago. GM truck sales of 97,119 were down 51 percent and car sales of 73,466 were off 34 percent. The steep decline in vehi ... Continue reading
New Saab Convertible Celebrates Spring with a World Debut in Melbourne
Oct 30, 2008
To celebrate the arrival of spring and the season of racing, the Saab Special Edition 9-3 Aero Convertible will make its international debut at the Melbourne Cup Carnival. ... Continue reading
Saab Moves to a Different Beat at the 2008 Melbourne Cup Carnival
Oct 27, 2008
Saab is set to turn up the heat when they bring a touch of Sweden to this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival with the steaming 'Song Sauna' -another first for the races and a striking contrast to last years 'Convertible on Ice' theme. ... Continue reading
WSJ: Luxury Auto Makers Gird for Sales Slump
Oct 20, 2008
Washibngton DC October 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that since about 2002, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura, Audi, Infiniti and a rejuvenated Cadillac boomed as they lured upper middle class consumers into their showrooms with lease deals and financing that made their cars and sport utility vehicles affordable to ... Continue reading
EPA Releases 2009 Most and Least Fuel Efficient Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks
Oct 16, 2008
Washington DC October 15, 2008; The EPA and U.S. Energy Department yesterday issued the 2009 fuel economy guide which is dominated by international makes. The overall fuel economy leader is still the Toyota Prius, rated at 48 mpg in the city and 45 on the highway. The smart car, which arrived in the United States last ... Continue reading
SHOCKER IF TRUE: Report Says GM and Chrysler are in Merger/Acquisition Talks
Oct 11, 2008
DETROIT - October 11, 2008: AP is saying that the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times are reporting today that General Motors and Chrysler have had preliminary talks regarding an acquisition of Chrysler's automotive operations. The AP's report states that the WSJ report claims that Cerberus Capital Management wo ... Continue reading
Oct 10, 2008
A solution to General Motors' North American woes may be staring them right in the face By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher General Motors' Europe President Carl-Peter Forster made an ironic cry for government help during his 2008 Paris Motor Show presentation. In discussing carbon emission requirements ... Continue reading
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