In a surprising move, GM and Koenigsegg have both issued statements revealing that the sale of Saab by GM to Koenigsegg has been called off. Well, knock me down with a feather. We were sure this was one deal that was going to be done – Koenigessg buying Saab, that is – but in a […]
Koenigsegg to push Saab Upmarket
It’s clear that Koenigsegg intends to push the Saab brand upmarket, increasing prices by almost 50% in the next 6 years. We’ve covered Christian von Koenigsegg’s quest to take over Saab a fair bit this year. All that seems to be firmly on track with the finance sorted and partners – including China’s BAIC – on board. But […]
Christian von Koenigsegg talks Saab
Christian Von Koenigsegg is a man well known in petrolhead circles. His innovation and nous have taken him to the top of the tree of Hypercar makers, and we’ve applauded his innovation and entrepreneurial spirit on numerous occasions. But Christian is not a man who courts personal publicity. So it’s a sign of how important […]
Koenigsegg buys Saab – Deal done!
KoenigSaab is official. We knew back in June that Koenigsegg had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to buy Saab from beleaguered GM. But in the last week or so there have been rumblings that the deal may be in trouble after one of Koenigsegg’s investors sold their shares. But this morning comes official confirmation that […]
Koenigsegg buys Saab – Confirmed
We’ve been running stories on the fate of Saab ever since GM’s trouble became apparent. First off it looked as if Fiat were at the head of the queue to take over Saab, but more recently we reported that Koenigsegg – the quirky Swedish Supercar maker – was in the running. That belief was compounded […]
Koenigsegg Saab – MOU signed?
We reported last week that one of the main potential buyers for Saab is reported to be Koenigsegg. Well, if reports coming in from a Swedish TV company are to be believed, Koenigsegg is almost past the post, squeezing out the other two players – the Renco Group and a bunch of guys from Wyoming. […]
KoenigSaab coming soon?
As GM’s problems continue to reverberate, with Fiat trying to get its hands on Opel and Vauxhall being promised aid by Lord Mandy if needs be (I’d get that in writing guys, if I were you), Saab and its future has been a little sidelined. It is thought that Fiat would like to gobble up […]
Exclusive: Koenigsegg cuts production numbers on the CCX & CCXR Edition
The Koenigsegg CCXR Edition is an unbelievable car. 1018bhp, 0-60mph in just 2.9 seconds, 796ft/lb of torque and a top speed somewhere north of 250mph. And it can even be considered ‘Green’ as it can run on bio-ethanol (which is necessary to reach the maximum performance figures). The CCXR Edition was never going to be […]
Koenigsegg Quant – it’s an Electric Car!
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Christian Von Koenigsegg is as mad as a hatter. But good mad, not bad mad. He has outrageous ideas, but has the nous to see them through. And the Koenigsegg Quant is some idea. But actually, this isn’t all Christian’s idea. The project stems from a […]
Koenigsegg Quant – A 4 door supercar
Christian Von Koenigsegg doesn’t do things by halves. Oh, no. A super wunderkid – massively wealthy from entrepreneurial escapades in his 20s – he produces what many would consider to be the ultimate supercar – the Koenigsegg CCXR Edition. Sporting over 1000bhp, the car explodes in a way nothing else on the roads today can. […]