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Wednesday, Jun 3
And Then There Were Two: GM reportedly whittles down to a pair of ...
by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Jun 3rd 2009 at 6:30PM When General Motors first put Swedish automaker Saab on the auction block, it was reported that there were nearly 20 interested parties. From there, rumors quickly began circulating that Saab and ...
Friday, May 15
Geely denies interest in Volvo and Saab, but you can still bet on ...
CA by Chris Paukert on May 15th 2009 at 6:00PM According to the Chinese auto newshounds over at Gasgoo, Geely has denied it has any interest in buying Volvo or Saab. The Swedish patients, being shopped by Ford Motor Company and General Motors, ...
Spy Shots: Oh-So-Good Saab 9-5 rear end and interior spotted
CA by Chris Shunk on May 15th 2009 at 10:29AM Rumor has it that the next 9-5 is so good, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson doesn't want to get rid of Saab. We suspect that's more of a ploy to draw in big dollars, but a top notch Saab 9-5 will help ...
Friday, Apr 17
Henderson says GM bankruptcy decision still in doubt; Hummer ...
CA In regards to Saab, the GM CEO reiterated that a number of parties are interested in the Swedish brand, and that their "books are open" to serious bidders. Unsurprisingly, Henderson also acknowledged that it is pursuing buyers for Saturn, but he denied ...
Saab suitors reportedly whittled down to half-dozen
CA by Jeremy Korzeniewski on Apr 17th 2009 at 8:58AM Two weeks ago, Saab indicated that there were nearly 20 parties interested in purchasing the bankrupt Swedish automaker. Today, Saab reports that number has swelled to 27, but an unnamed source (aren't ...
Wednesday, Apr 15
Opel and Vauxhall reveal 325-horsepower Insignia OPC/VXR
CA Regardless of the steering wheel position, all of the important Nürburgring-tuned bits are the same, and in this case, it appears to be another derivative of the technology that first appeared last year in the Saab 9-3 Turbo-X. That means there is a ...
Monday, Apr 6
Preview Drive: 2010 Cadillac SRX takes a swing at Lexus' RX
CA Each SRX also had the new Haldex torque vectoring all-wheel drive system that we sampled last year in the Saab Turbo-X. In fact, the only substantive difference was the suspension trim level: the gold SRX in the photos rolled on standard 18-inch wheels ...
Tuesday, Aug 19
GM brings back employee pricing to sell remaining 2008 models
Filed under: Car Buying, Marketing/Advertising, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC, HUMMER, Saab, SaturnIt is no secret that the automotive industry is hurting for sales to close out 2008. Over the past few months incentives have been thrown out left and right to draw in more buyers. Th...
Thursday, Jan 10
Autoblog Podcast #84
Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Podcasts, Audi, Cadillac, GM, Honda, HUMMER, Hyundai, Mazda, SaabWe're back from the holidays with Autoblog Podcast episode #84. Kicking things off, we review what's been in John, Damon, and Alex's parking spots in the Autoblog Garage. Aft...
Saturday, Jul 28
Re-designed Saab 9-3 due in American showrooms in September
Filed under: Convertibles, Sedans/Saloons, Wagons/Estates, Saab Click the Saab 9-3 for a high res photo gallery Source: General Motors] Gallery: 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible Continue reading Re-designed Saab 9-3 due in American showrooms in September
Sunday, Jun 24
Saab talks up its forthcoming products
That same general time period will also see the introduction of a new crossover dubbed the 9-4X and a new entry model named the 9-1, the latter of which IL believes will target the Volvo C30. The look of all the new Saabs will be penned at GM's European design center, which spawned the awesome A...
Alfa, Citroen and Saab ready to take on the Germans
Saab (More on the Swedish marque's product plan is coming up in a separate post) will trot out a new 9-5 that is expected to take stying cues from the showstopping Aero X concept car, the top-flight version getting a 2.8-liter turbo V6 with 300 hp. Alfa Romeo's follow up for the 166 will ride on a...
Saturday, Jun 16
Autocar drives the new Saab 9-3
The Brits were also impressed by the new XWD all-wheel-drive system that uses a combination of the latest Haldex center differential and an electronic limited slip differential in the rear axle to instantly distribute the drive torque away from slipping wheels to the ones that have gri...
Monday, Jun 11
Sweden Attacks! Saab unveils new 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible
The new Saab 9-3 in all of its various forms (Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible) has been the worst kept car secret of 2007. For weeks engineers and more recently executives have been driving the new 9-3 around Trollhattan, Sweden for all to see. The day has finally come, however, for the act...
Friday, Jun 8
No need for debut: 2008 Saab 9-3 pics aplenty
Saab has been struggling to capture buyers attention for longer than we can remember, and recent offerings like the 9-7X didn't seem to do much for US buyers. With a terrific-looking front end and a re-done tail, we can see why Saab seems anxious to show off their face-lifted mid-sizer befo...
Wednesday, Jun 6
Spy Shots: 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible totally exposed
The front end features some matte chrome accents, toning down all the metal and allowing the redesigned grillework and headlamps to take the leading role. The rear end is a dynamic shift from earlier models, with clear taillamps, a subtle spoiler and two exhaust pipes. The interior, from w...
Tuesday, Jun 5
AutoblogGreen for 06.06.07
Chevy Volt looking less and less like vaporware: GM awards battery development contractsIn the AutoblogGreen Garage: 2008 Ford Escape HybridHere's an idea: why don't you buy me a PriusBritish supermodel launches eco-friendly car insurancePrince Charlie checks out the BioPower Sa...
Tuesday, May 15
Autoblog Podcast #66
On a more amusing note, we marvel at the confidence GM has in its new Malibu. The suggested sales tactic is to put the new Malibu beside a Camry in Chevy showrooms and guide the customer through how the Malibu is better. Of course, it's mainly a sales stunt - as the only way to tell anything about a...
Monday, May 14
Revitalization in Action imagines a dream lineup for Saturn
Saturn already stands as GM's fastest growing brand, though that title stems from the fact that this year it's offering more models than it ever has before. Nevertheless, GM requires a successful Saturn to complete its turnaround, and the RIA think they've conjured a new lineup that will...
Sunday, May 13
Officially Teased: 2008 Saab 9-3
Obviously, the Aero-X-inspired styling is in play, with the cars getting new front ends, a clamshell hood, and new lighting. As for the other changes, the release plays coy, saying that "significant developments" in design, performance, and handling are being introduced with the car. I...
Friday, May 11
GM finally planning to sell Cadillacs, Corvettes and HUMMERs alongside Saabs in UK
In an effort to take back control from Kroymans, the UK distribution company for Cadillac, and Pedragon, the firm tasked to setup dealerships, GM has decided to get its hands dirty and make an attempt at turning around the ailing marque abroad.
Wednesday, May 9
Official renderings of the 2008 Saab 9-3?
The car will be formally unveiled June 10th in Sweden -- the 60th anniversary of the unveiling of the first Saab, and between this and what we've seen in the excellent spy photos circulating the last few weeks we have high hopes for the new 9-3. And those are just cosmetic changes. Throw in the n...
Friday, May 4
Spy Shots: Saab 9-3 sedan with no camo
It doesn't seem that Saab is too concerned about the public getting a glimpse of its 9-3 sedan wearing a new front fascia. We've already reported on spy shots of various lightly camoflouged models, and now we've discovered shots of a 9-3 sedan with no camo spotted in Sweden by a member of the S...
Monday, Apr 9
Domestics cut down the number dealerships
One of the issues ailing domestic automakers is a bloated sales network, which sometimes includes pitting two dealers of the same brand against one another within the same market. Chrysler, Ford and General Motors have been trying to make inroads into this problem over the past year, and...
Monday, Apr 2
Achtung! GM will build Saabs outside Sweden next year
The Saab faithful have seen their beloved brand play host to both a rebadged Subaru Impreza in the 9-2x and GMT 360 SUV in the 9-7x in recent years. Those two chapters in Saab history came after many of the brand's aficionados said it had lost its original identity under GM's stewardship. Toda...
Wednesday, Mar 21
AutoblogGreen for 03.21.07
ZAP releases details and drawings of their impending 644 horsepower ZAP-X electric SUVRobert Q. Riley Enterprises is set to introduce their new XR3 hybrid 3-wheeler in JuneFirst buses arrive as part of the Plug-In Hybrid Electric School Bus ProjectCobasys supplies the battery pack fo...
Thursday, Feb 22
Spy Shots: 2008 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Filed under: Spy Photos, Convertibles, SaabWe brought you spy shots of the updated Saab 9-3 SportCombi wagon a couple of weeks ago, but a similarly updated Saab 9-3 Convertible has just been caught in the same area and this one's not covered in snow. The new grille inspired by the Aero X is pr...
Cool Move: Saab puts a 9-3 Convertible on ice
Saab has put the chill to one of its 9-3 Convertibles to celebrate its 60th year in the automobile manufacturing business. The display is located at Sweden's ICEHOTEL, which itself is made out of pure ice. At first glance, we thought an entire 9-3 Convertible had been dipped into a giant vat o...
