9-7X Flies to New Heights: Saab Announces Altitude Edition
Sep 15, 2006
DETROIT - Saab's first-ever SUV is flying to new heights with the 2007 9-7X Altitude Edition. Only 500 of these specially-outfitted SUVs will be available for the 2007 model year, making it a limited edition with very exclusive appeal. Beyond the extremely rich standard equipment of the 9-7X, the Altitude Edition inclu ... Continue reading
Scania Signs Up With Larsen & Toubro of India
Sep 12, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Sept. 11, 2006--Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) have reached an understanding to distribute trucks on the Indian market. Scania enters the market by targeting the construction segments, where there is a strongly increasing demand for robust western European heavy trucks ... Continue reading
GM Announces "Best" Warranty of Any Full-Line Automaker
Sep 6, 2006
GM to Provide 100,000-Mile/Five-Year Powertrain Warranty, Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation on 2007 Cars and Trucks Comprehensive Coverage Validates Dramatic Improvements in GM Quality, Durability DETROIT â September 6, 2006: General Motors today announced the best warranty of any full-line automaker ... Continue reading
Saab Aero X Concept - Geneva's 'Best in Show' - Makes California Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED STORY
Aug 9, 2006
DETROIT - August 9, 2006: The striking 2006 Saab Aero X concept, voted âBest of Showâ at its world premiere in Geneva earlier this year, is scheduled to make its California debut at the 56 th Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance during the weekend of August 18-20. It will mark the very first time a Saab conc ... Continue reading
Saab Aero X Concept Bows at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Aug 8, 2006
Geneva 's 'Best in Show' Makes California Debut Detroit, Mich. August 8, 2006; The striking 2006 Saab Aero X concept, voted âBest of Showâ at its world premiere in Geneva earlier this year, is scheduled to make its California debut at the 56 th Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance during the weekend of Augus ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2006
Reported net loss of $3.2 billion, or $5.62 per share Adjusted net income of $1.2 billion, or $2.03 per share Structural cost reduction target increased to $9 billion Increased liquidity to $22.9 billion, supported by improved cash flow Record revenue of $54.4 billion DETROIT â July 26, 2006: General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading
Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept Adds Two-Mode Hybrid Transmission
Jul 22, 2006
LONDON - July 22, 2006: · World´s first hybrid capable of running on pure renewable fuel · State-of-the-art two-mode hybrid transmission · 260 hp Saab BioPower engine · Retains full 'flex-fuel' capability - gasoline and/or bioethanol · Zero fossil fuel emissions when running on E100 · Increased per ... Continue reading
SAAB: INTERIM REPORT January - June 2006
Jul 14, 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--July 14, 2006--SAAB (STO:SAABB): -- Sales SEK 9,456 m. (8,433) -- Net income for the period SEK 729 m. (386) -- Earnings per share SEK 6.56 (3.52) -- Operating income SEK 953 m. (570), income after financial items SEK 936 m. (544) -- Order bookings SEK 15,580 m. (6,962) -- Order backlog 48 billion (4 ... Continue reading
Garmin GPS Units Now Available at Saab Dealerships in Europe
Jul 10, 2006
ROMSEY, England, July 10 -- Garmin (Europe) Ltd has today announced that Saab automotive dealerships in Europe are now offering customers the opportunity to purchase a nuvi 300 satellite navigation unit directly from the dealer's showroom. The units are being supplied by Garmin distributor, Sportsmanship International ... Continue reading
GM To Proceed With Exploratory Discussions With Renault, Nissan
Jul 8, 2006
North American turnaround strategy remains top priority DETROIT - July 8, 2006: Yesterday, the General Motors Board of Directors endorsed a recommendation by the company's senior management that it engage in exploratory discussions with Renault and Nissan regarding GM's potential participation in an alliance among the ... Continue reading
GM Delivers 413,473 Vehicles in June, Highest Monthly Sales Of 2006:
Jul 3, 2006
FOR RELEASE: 2006-07-03 CONTACTS Sales up 15.2 Percent Compared To May Launch Vehicles Continue Momentum Highest Market Share of 2006 Anticipated DETROIT - General Motors' dealers in the United States sold 413,473 new cars and trucks in June, the company's best sales performance year-to-date, up 15.2 percent, or about ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Analysis: General Motors, Renault-Nissan Alliance Would Create Global Powerhouse
Jul 1, 2006
NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 30 -- Automotive market forecaster CSM Worldwide says the alliance among General Motors, Renault and Nissan proposed today by GM investor Kirk Kerkorian would create a one-of-a-kind global enterprise that would hold dominant positions in at least three of the world's major vehicle markets. Accor ... Continue reading
Jun 29, 2006
DETROIT - June 29, 2006: General Motors has announced plans to buyout or offer an early retirement package to an estimated 30,000 hourly employees. GM Chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner says the deal will help General Motors reduce their structural costs from 34 percent of revenue in 2005 to 25 percent of revenue in 2010. D ... Continue reading
Jun 23, 2006
GMC Dealers Provide FlexFuel Vehicles for Greeley Independence Stampede Greeley, CO - June 23, 2006: Colorado's GMC dealers are drawing attention to their vehicles that can run on corn-based E85 fuel with a high-visibility promotion at the Greeley Independence Stampede, June 23 through July 4, 2006. GMC, which is provi ... Continue reading
24 th Annual Saab Owner's Convention Scheduled for August 24-27 in Lake George, New York
Jun 17, 2006
Detroit , Mich. â The Saab Club of North America has announced that the 24 th annual Saab Owners' Convention will be held August 24-27, 2006 in Lake George, New York. The host hotel will be the Roaring Brook Resort and Conference Center, located just Southwest of the village of Lake George. This all-inclusive fami ... Continue reading
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