With the Koenigsegg deal to buy Saab dead there appear to be two potential suitors for the ailing Swedish car maker – Chinese BAIC and US Merbanco. With the sorry end to Koenigesgg buying Saab this week it was starting to look as if Saab may go the way of GM’s other brand that failed […]
Koenigsegg pulls out of Saab deal
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 […]
Saab dealerships slashed
Saab are axing over a third of their US dealerships as part of the plan to move Saab upmarket over the next six years. The Koenigsegg deal to buy Saab is coming to its conclusion, and we’re starting to see some clear evidence of the direction the supercar maker intends taking Saab. We reported recently […]
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 […]
New Saab 9-5. Old Saab 9-5. China bound!
China’s BAIC – minority shareholders in Saab’s putative owner Koenigsegg – are reportedly planning to buy up all the tooling for the old Saab 9-5 and move production to China. Saab has recently revealed the new 2010 9-5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Fine car bit appears to be, and we reckon it’s a great […]
Saab heads for China
Saab has big hopes for sales in China with the help of their investment partner Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co (BAIC). Saab has to make a move to mop up new sales wherever it can as it moves under the ownership of Koenigsegg. Its sales have been pretty poor over the last few years and […]
Saab 9-5 2010 Frankfurt Press Release
1. Overview ALL NEW SAAB 9-5 SALOON SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN PURITY WITH ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY All-new premium saloon embodies a new era for Saab Scandinavian design inspired by the Aero X and Saab’s rich heritage Engineered with driver focus for a sporty driving experience Most technically advanced Saab ever with an array of ‘high-tech’features Public debut at […]
Saab 9-5 at Frankfurt – looks promising
Saab has revealed the 2010 Saab 9-5 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s a shame that Saab got sunk under the corporate blandness forced upon it by GM. But it seems very likely – and a necessity – that Saab will re-capture the mantle it had for many years as the car of choice for […]
Saab 9-5 Hybrid coming
Saab is working on a Hybrid version of the new 9-5 with a small electric motor to aid economy and cut emissions. The new Saab 9-5 is a good looking car, and should help Saab re-establish itself as a maker of stylish and original cars, even if it is based on GM underpinnings. With the […]
Saab 9-5 (2010) Press Release
ALL-NEW SAAB 9-5 SALOON Scandinavian Design Purity with Advanced Technology All-new premium saloon embodies a new era for Saab Scandinavian design inspired by the Aero X and Saab’s rich heritage Engineered with driver focus for a sporty driving experience Excels in responsible performance with emphasis on safety and environmental concern Most technically advanced Saab ever […]