Saab 9-X BioHybrid Honored at Automotive Hall of Fame
Jun 26, 2008
Already labeled 'Best Concept' by AutoWeek Magazine upon its world debut at the Geneva auto show last March, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been voted 'Specialty Concept Car of the Year' by a jury of 25 professional North American automotive journalists. The award ceremony took place at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearb ... Continue reading
Trollhattan Plant to Build Next Generation Saab 9-3
Jun 19, 2008
General Motors has allocated production of the next generation Saab 9-3 to the Trollhattan plant in Sweden. This morning the Saab staff was informed by GM Europe President and Chairman of the Saab Board Carl-Peter Forster. ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile promotes creative design-Principal sponsor of Design S, Swedish Design Award.
Jun 13, 2008
Saab Automobile is the principal sponsor of Sweden's most prestigious design prize, Design S - the Swedish Design Award - together with the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. This sponsorship is an expression of Saab's commitment to Scandinavian design principles and interest in promoting a holistic view on design i ... Continue reading
Sweden takes the lead in the race to reduce CO2
May 29, 2008
The market for E85 flex-fuelled cars is booming. Saab, the largest seller of flex-fuel cars in Europe, recently delivered the 100,000th flex-fuel car in the Swedish market - a Saab 9-3 BioPower. In fact, Saab BioPower models have been the main contributor to Sweden's leading position in the switch to renewable fuels wi ... Continue reading
GM: We Lost $3.5Billion 1Q 2008 BUT Operations Beat Expectations - Complete Details
Apr 30, 2008
First quarter revenue of $42.7 billion Positive adjusted automotive earnings before tax, with improvement of over $160 million Positive reported automotive earnings before tax, down by $118 million Adjusted net loss of $350 million, reported net loss of $3.3 billion Continued strong results in emerging markets Liquidit ... Continue reading
Apr 30, 2008
DETROIT April 30, 2008; Kevin Krolicki and David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp today posted a first-quarter loss due to a costly supplier strike, waning demand for its most profitable vehicles and charges related to struggling former subsidiaries, although results beat Wall Street expecta ... Continue reading
2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Yellow Edition: Return of a Classic
Apr 25, 2008
DETROIT April 24, 2008; While all Saab Convertibles are popular among car aficionados, owning one in yellow is an extra sunny experience. The first-ever yellow version of the Saab Convertible, issued in 1991, now enjoys collector car status, just as well-kept copies of the 1997 version are starting to get equally sough ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Annual Media Days Begins Tonight at Sundown - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2008
MONTEREY, CA - April 22, 2008: While WAJ Media Days is not quite the annual event of other "sundown commencing" events that are taking place this week, for 100-plus west coast automotive journalists it is still a big deal. Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, ... Continue reading
Saab Studio Story: Efficiency at Work - VIDEO STORY
Apr 19, 2008
RUSSELSHEIM - April 19, 2008: One of the great automotive design challenges is reducing drag and improving efficiency while keeping a stylish look. In this latest volume of Studio Stories, Saab's design team gives you an inside look at the design behind the 9-X BioHybrid Concept and explains how aerodynamics shaped the ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: General Motors Live World Premieres Webcast Today - WATCH IT HERE
Mar 4, 2008
Watch the entire WEBCAST right here on The Auto Channel</h4> GENEVA - March 4, 2008: The world and European premiere of several General Motors vehicles will take place today on the first of two Media Days at the Geneva Motor Show. GM will again broadcast the entire press conference live on the Internet, and it can be w ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Saab Reveals Hybrid Concept - COMPLETE VIDEO
Mar 4, 2008
GENEVA - March 4, 2008: Last night in one of two pre-show introductions, Saab introduced its new hybrid concept. ... Continue reading
CarSponsorships.com Partners With Sun Automobile
Feb 29, 2008
We at CarSponsorships.com pride ourselves on giving our clients the best products that are available on the market. With our staff working daily adding new Sponsor companies, we are glad to bring on another company for our clients to jump on board with. The latest addition to the CarSponsorships.com family is SUN AUTOM ... Continue reading
Did You Miss the Detroit or LA Auto Shows? Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 18, 2008
Even if you were in Detroit last week, the schedule was so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In addition to photos, press releases and stories-from-the-floor, we have more than 40 videos....in ... Continue reading
Feb 15, 2008
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Saab 9-3 Aero Engine: 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 Horsepower/Torque: 255 hp @ 5500 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 105.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 182.5 x 69.0 x 56.4 in. Tires: P235/45VR17 Cargo volume: 15.0 cu. ... Continue reading
GM Studio Story: When Aerodynamics Meet Art - VIDEO STORY
Feb 12, 2008
DETROIT - February 12, 2008: When science collaborates with art the results can be incredible. Aerodynamics is a critical part of vehicle development, performance and overall design. In this video, find out how aerodynamicists and designers work together to create a balance between form and function. ... Continue reading
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