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Sep
29th

SWEDEN [updated]: Saab buying UK made BMW I4 engines

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BMW has received "a major order" from Spyker-owned Saab for petrol engines with deliveries starting in 2012. Saab earlier this week said it was "holding talks with BMW for a possible supply relationship agreement". Full story...
Sep
29th

Saabs get BMW power

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Swedish firm’s A1-rivalling 9-1 supermini to get BMW petrol engines in 2012.


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Sep
29th

Saab will use BMW Mini engines in new 9-3

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Saab and BMW announced an agreement today for BMW to supply engines from its Mini brand for Saab's next-generation 9-3. Under the agreement, BMW will provide Saab with four-cylinder 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engines starting in 2012. Full story...
Sep
29th

Saab will use BMW Mini engines in new 9-3

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Saab and BMW announced an agreement today for BMW to supply engines from its Mini brand for Saab's next-generation 9-3. Under the agreement, BMW will provide Saab with four-cylinder 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engines starting in 2012. Full story...
Sep
29th

Saab Automobile and BMW sign gasoline engines deal

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TROLLHATTAN, Sweden -- Today, Saab Automobile and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6 liter turbocharged gasoline engines from 2012. The engines will be adapted to meet Saab's specific requirements. Full story...
Sep
28th

2011 New Cars: Europe

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2011 New Cars: Europe
2011 New Cars: Europe - Automobile Magazine
Exotic-Filled 2010 Followed by Quiet 2011

The 2011 model year is looking like a fairly quiet one for the major European players. The Volkswagen group has new bookends, with a redesigned Jetta and the Sybaritic Bentley Mulsanne- plus a fresh Audi A8 in between. Both Swedish carmakers enter 2011 with new owners and new sedans- the Saab 9-5 and the Volvo S60- to celebrate their new leases on life, and, of course Fiat returns with its tine 500.


Photo Gallery: 2011 New Cars: Europe - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
27th

BMW to supply engines to Saab, reports say:

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Saab and BMW AG have agreed on a deal that allows the Swedish carmaker to use engines made by BMW, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Full story...
Sep
27th

BMW agrees to supply engines to Saab, reports say:

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Saab and BMW AG have agreed on a deal that allows the Swedish carmaker to use engines made by BMW, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Full story...
Sep
27th

A Lamborghini race car is ready for street duty, and Saab strikes a deal with BMW, in News Brake for Sept. 27 :

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In today's News Brake: A Lamborghini race car is ready for street duty, Porsche celebrates 60 years in the U.S., and Saab strikes a deal with BMW . . . But Wait, There's More! Full story...
Sep
27th

NETHERLANDS: Spyker confirms BMW talks

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Saab owner Spyker is now confirming it is holding talks with BMW for a possibly supply relationship agreement. Full story...
Sep
27th

SWEDEN: Saab not talking about BMW cooperation

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Saab is declining to comment on reports it will work with BMW on parts and technology. Full story...
Sep
27th

BMW, Saab said to agree on engine-purchasing deal

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Saab and BMW have agreed on a deal that allows the Swedish automaker to use engines made by BMW, a source said. Saab will purchase BMW engines for the new 9-3. Full story...
Sep
24th

Saab, American Axle form venture to develop electric AWD systems

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Saab Automobile and American Axle and Manufacturing Inc. have created a jointly owned company for the engineering, development and marketing of electric all-wheel-drive systems, as well as electric and hybrid driveline systems. Full story...
Sep
24th

SWEDEN: Saab and AAM form EV drive system joint venture

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Saab Automobile and American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) today (24 September) announced the formation of a jointly-owned company for the engineering, development and marketing of electric all-wheel drive systems, as well as electric and hybrid driveline systems. Full story...
Sep
23rd

2011 Saab 9-3 ePower

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2011 Saab 9-3 ePower
2011 Saab 9-3 ePower - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine
Automaker's first EV coming to Paris.

Weeks ago, Saab executives let slip that the company would soon be building a fleet of electric 9-3s. Today, the company released the first photos and information about the 2011 9-3 ePower, which will debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show later this month.


Photo Gallery: 2011 Saab 9-3 ePower - 2010 Paris Auto Show - Automobile Magazine


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Sep
23rd

COMMENT: No early resolution for Trollhattan saga

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There's quite an argument going on in the normally placid environs of Trollhattan as the Vastra Gotaland local authorities try to prise around US$12m more out of Saab's hands Full story...
Sep
23rd

SWEDEN: Authority sends Saab debt dispute to enforcement agency

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Authorities in Sweden are to ask an enforcement agency to consider its claim Saab still owes SEK83m (US$12m) in salary cover paid during the automaker's transition from General Motors to Spyker. Full story...
Sep
23rd

Saab, Volvo need more than ‘me-too’ German luxury to win in U.S.

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Volvo and Saab, struggling to revive slumping U.S. sales, need to find distinctive design and the right price tags to win sales from luxury brands such as BMW and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz, experts say. Succeeding in the U.S. Full story...
Sep
23rd

Saab, Volvo need more than ‘me-too’ German luxury to win in U.S.

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Volvo and Saab, struggling to revive slumping U.S. sales, need to find distinctive design and the right price tags to win sales from luxury brands such as BMW and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz, experts say. Succeeding in the U.S. Full story...
Sep
22nd

Saab’s $15.9 million bill goes to debt collector

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A local authority in western Sweden is enlisting the help of the government's debt collector to recover $15.9 million it spent supporting Saab, now owned by Dutch group Spyker Cars NV. The regional authority said on Sept. Full story...
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