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NewsWe Won't See GM's Orphaned Brands Back Anytime Soon
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 …
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NewsSaab Isn't Dead
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 …
NewsThe New/Old Saab is Now Electric
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 …
NewsSaab Stops its Production… Again
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 …
NewsSaab Production Restarts
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 …
NewsSaab to Start Producing New Vehicles Once Again
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, …
NewsSpyker Sues GM Over Saab Bankruptcy
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 …
NewsSaab Takeover Complete, Will Build Electric Vehicles For Chinese Market
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 …
NewsSpyker Sues General Motors for $3 Billion
The drama that has been the unraveling of Saab after its separation from General Motors took an ugly turn this week with the filing of a $3 billion lawsuit against GM by the brand's current owner, Spyker Cars. At issue is the claim by the Dutch company that General Motors …
New ModelsSaab 9-4X: Build at Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico
- Saab enters fast-growing crossover segment - Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X concept - Car-like handling qualities deliver rewarding driving experience - Advanced Saab XWD mated with Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis - Spacious cabin, driver-focused cockpit and ample storage - Compact, light, efficient engines: 265 hp 3.0V6i and …
NewsSpyker Expanding Under Saab Banner?
The strategy of utilizing halo vehicles to pull would-be-customers into showrooms is a tried and true tactic of automakers the world over. Be it Dodge’s Viper, Ford’s GT, or Audi’s R8, there’s no denying the magnetic appeal of the shapely supercar when it comes to attracting passing crowds, just ask …
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