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Sep
18th

New Cars for 2010: Europe

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New Cars for 2010: Europe
New Cars for 2010: Europe - 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG - Automobile Magazine
Judging by the new-model intros from European carmakers, you'd think the bubble economy was still going strong.

SAAB.Saab officially became an independent Swedish car company again with its sale to sports car maker Koenigsegg, but for the foreseeable future it will still depend on General Motors. The upcoming new 9-5 and the 9-4X share platforms with Cadillac and Opel products and will be produced in GM factories. What happens after that is anyone's guess.


Photo Gallery: New Cars for 2010: Europe - 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: New Cars for 2010: Europe - 2011 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
17th

Saab 9-5 revealed

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Saab's new saloon debuts in Frankfurt with bold new styling and an all-turbo engine line up


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Sep
15th

FRANKFURT SHOW: Saab designers can go it alone

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Saab engineers developed 70 per cent of the new 9-5 and the company has the capability to continue developing new models thanks to the investment General Motors has made in it in recent years. Full story...
Sep
15th

Sleek, Sophisticated And Unmistakably Saab, The All-New 9-5 Saloon

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With progressive, confident styling and advanced technology, Saab's distinctive new flagship will bring a fresh, alternative choice to the premium saloon segment when it goes on sale in 2010. Full story...
Sep
9th

CHINA: BAIC stake to fund Saab buy

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State-run Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings - joint venture partner in Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai car assembly units in China - will take a minority stake in Koenigsegg as part of the Swedish luxury carmaker's purchase of Saab. Full story...
Sep
9th

SWEDEN: Newspaper names FAW as backer for Saab deal

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Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter reported that First Auto Works is the Chinese carmaker set to help finance luxury sportscar maker Koenigsegg's planned purchase of Saab Automobile from General Motors. Full story...
Sep
8th

SWEDEN: Mystery Chinese backer for Koenigsegg’s Saab offer

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Luxury sportscar maker Koenigsegg Automotive has presented the Swedish government with a new plan for financing its purchase of Saab Automobile from General Motors, backed by an unnamed Chinese investor. Full story...
Sep
3rd

First Look: 2011 Saab 9-5

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First Look: 2011 Saab 9-5
2011 Saab 9-5 - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine
After showing countless teaser photos, Saab finally revealed the long-awaited 2011 9-5 ahead of its public debut at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show.

After showing countless teaser photos, Saab finally revealed the long-awaited 2011 9-5 ahead of its public debut at the 2009 Frankfurt motor show.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Saab 9-5 - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: 2011 Saab 9-5 - 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show Coverage, New Car Reviews, Concept Cars - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
3rd

Canadian car sales stats for August 2009

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August was another tough month for car sales in Canada. Some may argue that it's a seasonal thing however YOY numbers, GM's Saab division notwithstanding, show considerable drops (in the 20 to 30% range) even for brands that have historically maintained strong numbers through the summer months. Full story...
Aug
28th

Saab kicks off new era

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Swedish firm unveils all-new stylish and practical 9-5
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Aug
27th

FRANKFURT PREVIEW: Redone Saab 9-5 arrives at last

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A long awaited, completely redesigned Saab 9-5 will make its public debut at the Frankfurt show next month. Full story...
Aug
27th

All new Saab 9-5 sedan: start of a new era for Saab

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Making its public debut at next month's s IAA in Frankfurt, the all new Saab 9-5 sedan announced today signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start later in model year 2010. Full story...
Aug
18th

US/SWEDEN: GM and Koenigsegg finalise Saab deal

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General Motors and the Koenigsegg Group, Sweden's supercar producer, have signed a binding agreement over the sale of Saab Automobile. Full story...
Aug
17th

Sale of Saab Automobile AB

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Zurich. General Motors Co. today confirmed it has signed a stock purchase agreement with Koenigsegg Group AB regarding the sale of 100% of the shares of Saab Automobile AB. The deal is expected to conclude in the next months and will then secure Saab's future. Saab Automobile plans to exit legal reorganization shortly. Full story...
Aug
12th

SWEDEN: Saab may qualify for larger loan guarantees

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Saab Automobile may win Swedish state guarantees for loans from the European Investment Bank that exceed the SEK4.3bn (US$600m) originally sought according to a report by Bloomberg News. Full story...
Aug
11th

GM unveils 2-year product plan around its four core brands

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General Motors Co., trying to build confidence in the marketplace after a stint in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, unveiled its two-year product plan today. During its 39-day bankruptcy, GM struck deals to sell the Saab, Hummer and Saturn brands. Full story...
Aug
11th

SWEDEN: US investor sells Koenigsegg stake

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North American investor Mark Bishop has sold his 22% stake in Koenigsegg Automotive AB, the luxury car maker which plans to buy General Motors' Saab unit according to the Swedish business daily Dagens Industri. Full story...
Aug
11th

Koenigsegg faces internal shake-up, report says

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North American investor Mark Bishop has sold his 22 percent stake in Koenigsegg, the tiny sports car maker that plans to buy General Motors Co.'s Saab unit, Swedish business daily newspaper Dagens Industri reported on Tuesday. Full story...
Aug
11th

Investor sells 22% stake in Saab bidder Koenigsegg, report says

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North American investor Mark Bishop has sold his 22 percent stake in Koenigsegg, the tiny sports car maker that plans to buy General Motors Co.'s Saab unit, Swedish business daily newspaper Dagens Industri reported on Tuesday. Full story...
Aug
11th

Investor sells 22% stake in Saab bidder Koenigsegg, report says

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North American investor Mark Bishop has sold his 22 percent stake in Koenigsegg, the luxury car maker which plans to buy General Motors Co.'s Saab unit, Swedish business daily Dagens Industri reported on Tuesday. Full story...
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