The first production Saab 9-4X has rolled off the line in Mexico, destined for a US media event. First customer 9-4X in May in US and August in UK. I seem to remember we did a similar headline to ‘Saab 9-4X Rolls Out’ almost exactly a year ago. But that headline – when Saab built […]
New Saab 9-3 Concept at Geneva
Saab are taking four new cars to Geneva. There will be two Saab 9-3 special editions, the new Saab 9-5 Sport Combi and a Saab Concept, which we think is the 2012 Saab 9-3. It’s been a tumultuous time for Saab, attempting to rise from the ashes of GM’s departure. And, despite initial promise when Victor Muller […]
2011 / 2012 Saab 9-5 SportCombi spied undisguised
We’ve got a spy photo of the new 2012 Saab 9-5 SportCombi undisguised. And a look at Saab’s current prospects. From a flurry of activity when Spyker finally got hold of Saab from GM nearly a year ago, news from Trollhattan has not been exactly flowing out in an endless stream. And good news hasn’t […]
2011 / 2012 Saab 9-5 SportCombi to debut at Geneva
Saab will reveal the 9-5 Estate – the Saab 9-5 SportCombi – at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Due in showrooms Summer 2011. All has been fairly quiet on the Saab front of late. Spyker are getting on doing what they’re doing to push production and sales in the right direction. There’s been some […]
Saab: GM decides Vladimir Antonov is a good guy after all
GM has decided that Spyker backer Vladimir Antonov is not a ‘Red under the Bed’ or the Russian Mafia’s banker after all. So now they’re happy to bank his money. Some detected the odour of McCarthyism when GM told Spyker there could be no deal on Saab unless it showed major backer Vladimir Antonov the door. Which seemed […]
Saab 9-5 gets updated
Saab has revised the chassis settings for the 2.0-litre TiD 160PS and spec improvements for the 9-5 Vector SE models. The Saab 9-5 holds out a lot of promise. It seems to embody much of what the Saab of old offered – subtly stylish, individual and slightly quirky – despite being a GM under the […]
Saab 9-4X Reveal Press Release
New Saab 9-4X: World Premiere Scandinavian Choice for the Crossover Segment Saab enters growing crossover segment Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X concept Car-like driving dynamics challenge best-in-class performance Advanced Saab XWD mated with Saab DriveSense adaptive chassis Spacious cabin, driver-focused cockpit and ample storage 300 hp 2.8V6 turbo engine Flexible cargo management system […]
Saab 9-4X Revealed
Saab has revealed the Saab 9-4X Crossover / SUV ahead of its public debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show in November. It’s nice to see that Saab are getting back to being a maker of cars rather than a pawn of GM, and the reveal this afternoon of the Saab 9-4X marks the second […]
Saab to use BMW engines: Official
Saab are to use BMW’s 1.6 petrol engine – as fitted to MINIs & PSA cars – from 2012, probably in a new compact car – the Saab 9-2. As we reported on Monday, Saab are to use BMW engines. Which is very good news for Saab. And not exactly bad news for BMW. The statement […]
Saab to use BMW engines & chassis
Saab are about to announce a partnership with BMW, with BMW supplying engines for a new compact Saab 9-2 and a chassis. The rumours have been around for a few months that Saab were busy talking to BMW about supplying engines. And particularly about supplying engines for the Saab 9-2, Saab’s compact wish-list car. This […]