News By Topic: Saab

Western Automotive Journalists Shindig in Monterey Next Week

Apr 27, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO - April 27, 2007: Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, will be holding their 15th annual Media Days event next week in Monterey, beginning Wednesday, May 2nd. Media Days allows all group members to drive and compare dozens of vehicles, head-2-he ... Continue reading

Forbes' Hottest SUV's For 2007

Apr 25, 2007

Sport utility vehicles have become the family vehicles of choice for their spacious interiors and flexible cargo capacity. In recent years, sales of traditional truck-based SUVs have suffered, especially for the largest models. The new trend is crossovers — vehicles with car-like underpinnings matched with tall, s ... Continue reading

GM Supports "Courageous Kids" Program

Apr 19, 2007

By Marty Bernstein, Marketing – Advertising Editor Even with current economic woes from Detroit these days, there is some feel good news about kids who don’t feel good. Hospitals across the United States will soon be adding child-sized, Hummer battery-operated vehicles to their pediatric units. The vehicles a ... Continue reading

Mobil 1 Paves the Way for Million-Mile Saab Achievement

Apr 17, 2007

FAIRFAX, Va.--Further exemplifying the exceptional performance of its flagship Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, ExxonMobil is proud to announce that Peter Gilbert of Glendale, Wisconsin, completed an ambitious goal of driving one million miles in his 1989 Saab SPG, with the help of Mobil 1 motor oil. Gilbert, an insurance ... Continue reading

NY Auto Show Announces Dozens of World, North American Debuts

Mar 27, 2007

Press Preview: April 4th & 5th, Jacob Javits Convention Center NEW YORK, March 26 -- As the world's automakers prepare to wow the press with dozens of world and North American new vehicle introductions at the upcoming New York International Auto Show Media Preview (April 4th and 5th), the Show is offering a glimpse of ... Continue reading

Today's Pre-Owned Vehicles May Be the Better Bargain - VIDEO STORY

Mar 12, 2007

DETROIT - March 11, 2007: Compared to 20 to 25 years ago, automakers say today's "certified pre-owned" vehicles can be as good as buying a new vehicle and are a fraction of the cost. To "certify" a used vehicle, a dealer must perform a comprehensive multi-point inspection that meets the original dealer's specifications ... Continue reading

Saab Signs Corporate Wide Software License with AdaCore

Mar 7, 2007

NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--Saab, one of the world’s leading high-technology companies, today signed a corporate wide licensing agreement with AdaCore. Saab will adopt AdaCore’s GNAT Pro development environment for projects across the organisation and will standardise on GNAT Pro. The €340,000 ann ... Continue reading

Saab's Entire Range Goes Flex-Fuel

Mar 2, 2007

* Saab brings innovative BioPower flex-fuel technology to 9-3 range with launch of new 1.8t BioPower engine at Geneva Motor Show * Saab becomes first – and only – car company in UK to offer an alternative-fuel engine in every model in its line-up * Saab’s ground-breaking BioPower technology means signifi ... Continue reading

IIHS: Bumpers That Can't Take Bumps

Mar 1, 2007

First results of new crash tests: most car bumpers don't work in low-speed crashes; 3 cars sustain $4,500 damage in 6 mph test while old Ford Escort sustains little damage ARLINGTON, VA — Most bumpers on midsize cars do little to resist damage in the kinds of low-speed collisions that are common in commuter traffi ... Continue reading

Saab 9-3 Convertible Gets 'Iced'

Feb 22, 2007

JUKKASJÄRVI, SWEDEN – Saab customers, VIP guests and dealers from all over the world are being greeted with an ‘iced’ 9-3 Convertible when they arrive for the Saab Ice Experience event at Sweden’s world famous ICEHOTEL. Saab broke the ice, more than 20 years ago, when it pioneered the concept of ... Continue reading

Special OHANA ROAD Episode: Los Angeles Auto Show

Feb 17, 2007

OHANA ROAD, Hawaii's award-winning automotive TV show takes an in-depth look at the Los Angeles Auto Show. ... Continue reading

Saab shows all-ethanol Biopower at Geneva

Feb 15, 2007

Saab is to preview its latest bioethanol-powered engine in Geneva - an E100 (100% ethanol) compatible turbocharged 2.0-litre engine developing 300bhp and 295lb-ft. The engine is fitted in a 9-5 estate and gives 0-60mph acceleration in 6.6 seconds. The Biopower 100 concept has also received a few styling mods to emphasi ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Gas Mileage of SUV's, CUV's, Wagons, MiniVans and Pickups

Feb 10, 2007

CONSUMER REPORTS’ BEST & WORST SUVs PUBLICATION NAMES VEHICLES THAT STRETCH FUEL DOLLARS Ford Escape Hybrid, Saturn Vue Green Line rated best in fuel economy for small, midsized SUVs YONKERS, NY – If the spring brings increasing gas prices as it often does, Consumer Reports’ Best & Worst SUVs, Trucks, Mi ... Continue reading

Luxury Automaker Saab Renews Advertising Partnership on ProLink Solutions GPS Systems in Spain

Feb 6, 2007

Deal Secured Through ProLink Partner Elumina Iberica, Follows Saab's Successful 2006 Campaign CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 6 -- ProLink Solutions -- a wholly-owned subsidiary of ProLink Holdings Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: PLKH.OB) and the world's leading provider of Global Positioning Satellite ("GPS") golf course management syst ... Continue reading

GM Sets Sales Record of Over 1 Million Vehicles in Latin America, Africa & Middle East Region in 2006

Jan 30, 2007

GM Latin America, Africa & Middle East sold a record 1,035,200 units in 2006 GM LAAM sales up more than 153,500 units, an increase of 17.4 percent Calendar Year GM LAAM market share improves to 17.0 percent Sales performance led by strength of Chevrolet and GM premium brands GM has been the vehicle sales leader in LAAM ... Continue reading