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No New Saabs Until 2010

16 Nov 2009 09:05:32 PST

Written by David Thomas
When the 9-5 was originally introduced, GM said it would go on sale in late 2010 in the U.S. Bloomberg is reporting that Saab is currently retrofitting its factory and production will begin this winter with deliveries starting in early 2010, but that’s to Swedish buyers only.

Original story at KickingTires .

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New Saab Owners Slash 81 U.S. Dealers

12 Nov 2009 14:52:22 PST

Written by Ed Hellwig
As GM's sale of Saab to Swedish sportscar maker Koenigsegg draws to a close, details are beginning to leak out on the conditions imposed by the new owners. A report in Automotive News says Koenigsegg has decided to reduce... As GM's sale of Saab to Swedish sportscar maker Koenigsegg draws to a c...

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Saab in Expansionist Mood

30 Oct 2009 01:10:00 PDT

Replacement for 9-3, Compact Car on Short ListAfter years struggling under the slow, dead hand of GM management, Saab is in an expansionist mood once again. Not just to build the cars planned under GM management (9-5 sedan and Sportcombi, and 9-4X crossover), but to do its own replacement...

Original story at MotorTrend Magazine .

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Kurt Vonnegut: “A Saab Could Drag A VW At A Stoplight” [Car Art]

29 Oct 2009 21:30:00 PDT

Written by Peter Orosz
Of course you all know that Kurt Vonnegut used to manage a Saab dealership in Massachusetts before he became a famous writer. But any day is a good day to relive his fun tale. Swedish engineering had its downsides though: Read the whole thing at In These Times.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2010 Saab 9-5 at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

28 Aug 2009 13:04:33 PDT

Written by Kelsey Mays
Competes with: Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, Volvo S80 Looks like: The 9-3’s wealthier – and more rotund – uncle Drivetrain: 300-hp, turbocharged 2.8-liter V-6 and likely a less powerful turbocharged base engine; front- or all-wheel drive Hits dealerships: Late 2010... Competes with: Acura TL...

Original story at Cars.com .

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2010 Saab 9-5: All Turbos, All Swedish [Frankfurt Motor Show]

27 Aug 2009 07:00:00 PDT

Written by Matt Hardigree
On the inside, the new Saab is getting a redesigned console that wraps around the driver and includes a heads-up-display and an aviation-themed altimeter (speedo). If you liked the Saab Aero-X concept, you'll probably like this latest 9-5.

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Saab Automobile news and blogs - November 24, 2009

24 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Saab Automobile news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• 2011 Buick Regal: First Drive [Jalopnik Reviews] -- by Ben Wojdyla from Jalopnik
• The Perils of Koenigsegg Ownership [Super Cars] -- by Peter Orosz from Jalopnik
• Not A Joke: 2011 Buick Regal To Come With Manual Transmission -- by Daniel Pund from Straightline
• Poll: Will the Saab 9-5 Save the Company? -- by David Thomas from KickingTires
• Saab Closing 37% of Dealers -- by David Thomas from KickingTires
• Aston Martin DBS Volante: review -- by Neil Dowling from road tests & reviews
• How A Daewoo Became A Buick Became An Opel Became A Buick Became A Daewoo [New Cars] -- by Matt Hardigree from Jalopnik
• Swedish Sleepers, Part Two: The 500 HP Amazon [Custom Cars] -- by Peter Orosz from Jalopnik
• Saab 9-3 Convertible Lease delivered to Robert Ayley in Ashford -- by Ling from LINGsCARS.com - Blog
• 700 HP Saab 99 Is The Best Sleeper Ever [Custom Cars] -- by Ben Wojdyla from Jalopnik

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GM Sells Saab To Koenigsegg For Song, Dance [Carpocalypse]

16 Jun 2009 05:15:00 PDT

Written by Ray Wert
General Motors and Koenigsegg Group AB Reach Tentative Agreement on Saab Zurich. General Motors Corp. and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, today confirmed the details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab Automobile AB that secures...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Opel Insignia SportTourer OPC: An Audi S4 Avant-Fighter [Rendered Speculation]

01 May 2009 07:30:00 PDT

Written by The Auto Insider
The chassis will also receive some performance tuning to go with its stiffer HiPerStrut suspension and 10mm lower ride height. The SportTourer OPC will also receive the Haldex IV all-wheel-drive system that debuted on the Saab 9-3 Turbo X last year along with an electronic limited slip d...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2010 Subaru Outback at 2009 New York Auto Show

09 Apr 2009 12:20:00 PDT

Written by David Thomas
Competes with: Toyota Venza, Volvo XC70, VW Passat, Saab 9-3 Looks like: Subaru’s new design was meant for the Outback, not the Legacy Drivetrain: 170-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder with six-speed manual or CVT, or 256-hp, 3.6-liter six-cylinder with five-speed automatic; all-wheel...

Original story at Cars.com .

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2010 Subaru Outback at 2009 New York Auto Show

09 Apr 2009 08:55:32 PDT

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Opinion: Consumer Reports: Hyundai Genesis New Top-Rated Upscale Sedan, Bests Lexus ES 350 [Hyundai Genesis]

05 Jan 2009 15:00:00 PST

Written by Wes Siler
Evaluated against the Lexus ES 350, Acura TL, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8, Lincoln MKS, Toyota Avalon, Buick Lucerne and Saab 9-5, the Hyundai Genesis sedan came out on top. Consumer Reports stated, “Its luxurious and spacious interior and

Original story at Jalopnik .

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2009 Saab 9-5 Griffin Edition - Auto Shows

23 Dec 2008 10:56:26 PST

Written by Car and Driver(noreply@blogger.com)
How multifaceted is the noun “griffin”? For some, it refers to a mythical creature that’s part lion, part eagle. For Saab’s aircraft division, it describes the new JAS 39 Griffin fighter jet. And for car buyers, Griffin now means a special edition of the ancient Saab 9-5 to be launched at the...

Original story at Car and Driver .

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Opinion: Brand Survival - The fates of Saturn, Saab, and Volvo

11 Dec 2008 18:34:33 PST

Even the current 9-3, Saab’s volume model, has been on sale since 2003 (we tested an Aero model in July of that year) with only minor tweaks along the way. Again, almost every direct competitor has been introduced or fully redesigned since then. With a dated line-up essentially consisting o...

Original story at ConsumerReports.org .

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Road Test Review: 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi

11 Nov 2008 09:50:00 PST

Saab has produced a car as homage to their original 1985 Saab 900 SPG Turbo which came in all black; consequently the 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X SportCombi is available in only one color --Jet Black Metallic. The interior of the car is also black. This car would have been perfect for Johnny Cash, ass...

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Opinion: 2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X: First Drive, Again

21 May 2008 21:30:00 PDT

Written by Ben Wojdyla
As we mentioned last month, Saab is using the limited-edition Turbo X as a way of introducing the Haldex-sourced XWD system — as well as more turbos and a more distinct styling — to the entire lineup. With a 286 HP turbocharged V6, 294 lb-ft of torque available at 2,150 RPM and that high-tech a...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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Autoblog Podcast #84

10 Jan 2008 07:44:00 PST

Written by Dan Roth
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...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Podcast: Time For Tokyo

29 Oct 2007 21:00:00 PDT

Last week the Tokyo auto show was overflowing with green vehicles. Honda shows a production fuel cell. SAAB opens its driving academy offering something special for SAAB owners

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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Podcast: Ford Recalls 3.6 Million

06 Aug 2007 21:00:00 PDT

It's official: The new Chrysler is underway. Ford announces its biggest recall: Is your ride is on the list? Saab unveils its hot-rodded 9-7X Aero. More diesels will be riding U.S. roads: Why the new version will be cleaner, quieter, and more efficient. Talking Tech: Nissan Pops up for safety!

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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Saab press car

18 Jul 2007 03:45:00 PDT

Written by editor@just-auto.com ()
It’s not all that often that I get a press car and I don’t want to seem churlish. The nice PR people at GM have given me a Saab 9-3 ‘BioPower’ on loan for the week. Great. I can give this bio-ethanol fuel a good try, I thought. And reduce the old carbon footprint a little bit. There’s also the added perfo...

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Opinion: Clarkson On The 1964 Ferrari 275 GTS

05 Jul 2007 08:15:00 PDT

Written by Jonny Lieberman
BMW M3s driven by people with shaved heads would get 10. Saabs driven by people in linen jackets would get maybe one or two. Totally. However, his logic breaks down a bit when he says that no matter who you are, you register a zero in the Ferrari 275 GTS. Apparently, like a certain Romanian Count, C...

Original story at Jalopnik .

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First Time Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Tests Convertibles and Saab & Volvo Models Are Top Performers

31 May 2007 17:28:19 PDT

The performances of the 9-3 and C70 are impressive," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "These cars combine what convertible buyers should look for if they're shopping with safety in mind. The Saab and Volvo not only provide good protection in high-speed front and side crashes but als...

Original story at Auto Spectator .

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Saab, Volvo best in first-ever IIHS convertible crash tests

31 May 2007 10:11:00 PDT

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
The Institute also rates vehicles for their whiplash protection in rear crashes. Only the Saab and the Volvo achieved Good rear-crash scores. The Mitsubishi Eclipse, Pontiac G6, and Volkswagen Eos were Marginal. All others were Poor.

Original story at Consumer Reports .

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Autoblog Podcast #66

15 May 2007 13:33:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
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...

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Podcast: 100% Ethanol

12 Mar 2007 21:00:00 PDT

The bad news continues: Chrysler announces the recall of almost half a million cars and trucks. GM shows a new Cadillac diesel and a Saab that runs on 100% ethanol at this week's Geneva Auto Show. In this week's Talkin' Tech segment, GM announces its smart materials technological breakthro...

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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Podcast: Do it Yourself

24 Dec 2006 21:00:00 PST

We'll tell you how some small cars fared in recent crash tests. Plus: Drive a Saab for a million miles and win a prize. What do you get? Let's just say some SAAB owners are very happy. Meanwhile, the retractable hardtop parade continues with BMW

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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