The ageing 9-5 gets no major changes for 2009. Back are its sedan and station wagon versions, and 2.3-litre four-cylinder turbo engine. Though it got several cosmetic changes two years ago, and it boasts a more affordable price tag than its rivals, it isn't particularly successful. Unlike its rivals, the 9-5 was not modified according to the clientele's desires. In fact, it is the only car in its category to be powered by a four-cylinder engine.
It’s hard to say what will become of Saab over the next year or so. What we do know is that the Swedish automaker has cut ties with GM and is currently in a state of financial recovery. Will Koenisegg, its new owner, will keep those cars on our market …
In a recent interview, General Motors' CEO Mary Barra announced that she wasn't missing the brands that GM killed during the 2008-2009 restructuring: Saturn, Saab, Hummer and Pontiac. This is by no means an official announcement, but it probably means that we won't see a revival of the brands while …
Brand enthusiasts can sometimes go to extreme lengths to make sure their favourite manufacturer stays alive as long as they can. When Saab went under, most of their dealerships closed. But one particular dealer in the New York region decided they weren't done selling Saabs. First, they bought the customer …
Did you know that the Swedish manufacturer Saab was still producing cars? Since GM axed the brand, the Trollhättan company’s future has been more than uncertain: it was bought by a consortium that wished to save the storied brand, before risking going under when one of the investors backed out …
Do you remember Saab? The Swedish manufacturer which, after a short ownership by GM, filed for bankruptcy a few years ago? Shortly after, a consortium composed of the Swedish government and a Chinese investor bought back the factory and the assets of the defunct company with hopes of building their …
Saab has reopened its plant in Trollhättan after 30 months of inactivity. Newly acquired by the National Electric Company Vehicle Sweden (NEVs), new Saabs started rolling off the assembly line yesterday. At the moment, only the 9-3 model with a gasoline engine is assembled. The rate of production of these …
The Swedish manufacturer is not dead, having been rescued last year by the National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS). As its name suggests, NEVS is a company specializing in the development of alternative energies. Last week, Saab began to gradually hire employees at its industrial complex in Trollhättan. In December 2011, …
Spyker, the company that purchased the assets belonging to failed Swedish automaker Saab after General Motors elected to shutter the company, is suing the North American brand for what it calls 'sabotage.' In essence, the Dutch concern is claiming that GM made every effort to prevent Spyker from bringing in …
The Saab saga entered a new chapter this week with news that the beleaguered Swedish brand's sale to National Electric Vehicle Sweden has been completed. NEVS will take control of the majority of the automaker's production facilities, inventory, and intellectual property following its recent bankruptcy and divestiture by previous owner …
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Saab 9-5
The 2009 Saab 9-3 XWD, good car, uncertain future
