Half the price "except for the Saab dealers, publishes a letter placing blame on GM

Half the price " except for the Saab dealers, publishes a letter placing blame on GM

You might remember us after Saab earlier this week, where you will be asked if you want 9-3 or 9-5 Sedan buy at half the price. From the list we have gathered a few loans low miles with a 50 percent discount on the sale of Shaw Saab in Norwell, Massachusetts.

As we learned today from the United Saab enthusiast site that lists the store closes shop on Feb. 3 after 44 years of exclusive Saab dealer.

Fred Shaw, the owner, sent a letter on the company page on Facebook, where the conclusion published and outlines their plans for the future that property Herb Chambers (equivalent to an auto shop Dunkin Donuts in Massachusetts) that the sales in the shop Lexus.

Nothing unexpected there, but in his letter, Shaw also refers to General Motors and the role it plays as a result of Saab reorganizes effort. Since it is an official distributor, Shaw's view of things is interesting to read. You can use the letter immediately after the break.

Saab Unable to Pay Employee Wages, Tweets It

What better way to find out that there won't be food on your child's table than via tweet? This morning, Saab released a press release via this tweet, "Swedish Automobile N.V. announces that Saab Automobile AB will be unable to pay the wages to employees "

Saab blames their inability to find short term funding, but says that they are investigating way to secure the funds necessary to stay in business. But while they are working towards being a business, they don't want anyone to get too excited. "There can, however, be no assurance that these discussions will be successful or that the necessary funding will be obtained."

Goodnight, Saab. It was fun while it lasted.

Spyker Cars to be renamed Swedish Automobile N.V.

Spyker Cars to be renamed Swedish Automobile N.V.

Spyker Cars and Saab Automobile has confirmed that the cars Pang (Pang Da) in the process of negotiations with Chinese officials, including National Development and Reform Commission for approval for investment in Spyker Cars and Saab Automobile to obtain.

The investment is a new name. Spyker will be renamed the Swedish car-NV quickly.

Victor Muller, CEO Spyker Cars and Saab Automobile, said:
"Based on our interviews with Yes Pang Pang sure you have the approval of regulatory agencies have to get to formalize the agreement. I'm really looking for a strong company with Pang Yes, the early distribution and later production Saab cars in China. What is needed Pang, the repayment and sale of imported Saab cars must be approved by the NDRC. The first payment of EUR 30 million won last Tuesday. "

Saab Zero Emissions 9-3 Wagon EV fleet under construction

Saab Zero Emissions 9-3 Wagon EV fleet under construction

9-3 ePower concept was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September 2010. Less than one year later, the fleet based approach to the construction of the Saab factory in Trollhättan.

Vehicles in the building to be used for validation testing of the company. Final fleet later this year, and is used extensively by certain groups of drivers, the feedback from the process used to further improve the technology.

EPower 9-3, the base of the test vehicle used for the packaging of lithium-ion batteries with new, advanced battery management system for delivery of 200 km from the zero-emission driving with the convenience of a full-size car families.

Saab is saved again! Spyker signs a deal with Chinese partner

Saab is saved again! Spyker signs a deal with Chinese partner
It seems that Saab has been saved again, and hope that the production and development in all parts quickly to continue. Saab parent company Spyker signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Pang Since Automobile Trade Co.

Understanding consists of a strategic alliance, consisting of a 50/50 joint ventures and distribution joint venture for production (MJV) to Saab vehicles and MJV-owned brands (so called "baby signs") in China.

Saab Automobile will be up to 50 percent in annual environmental reports, with Pang and to-be-chosen manufacturing partner owns the remaining shares.

Pang It will pay 30 million for the purchase of vehicles, Saab, and is expected to have 15 million more of the Saab vehicle within 30 days only under certain circumstances.

Furthermore, Pang, the capital of Spyker, for a total of 65 million euros to € 4.19 per share (weighted average of the last ten trading days days), representing 24 percent of the Spyker fully diluted basis, and have the right to appoint a member of the Board of Spyker and / or the board of Saab Automobile.

Victor Muller, CEO Spyker and Saab Automobile, said: "Both parties are confident that this partnership, Saab Automobile and Pang Yes to enable a strong company, beginning in the distribution, and later in the production of Saab cars in China.

Saab secures short-term funding, production to resume soon

Spyker Cars NV has secured short term financing of Saab Automobile AB, access to 30 million convertible loan with Gemini Investment Fund Limited.

In addition to receiving € 30 million of twins, will Saab Automobile, the application for revocation of the EIB in 29100000. As a result of the convertible loan and the EIB to download - which is expected next week - Saab Automobile sum insured € 59,100,000. Upon receipt of these funds provides liquidity Saab Automobile is necessary to restart production.

Saab Automobile is intended to resume production within one week, until an agreement on the delivery plans with their suppliers. To improve delivery times for customers and merchants to existing and future orders will Saab Automobile will be working with our suppliers in order to minimize the effects of the recent production has stopped.

Victor Muller, CEO Spyker and chairman of Saab Automobile said. "I want our loyal employees, subcontractors, suppliers, customers and apologize for the interruption in the last few weeks we will do everything in our power to restore confidence in our business as quickly as possible."

Saab celebreates 25 years of open top driving

Saab celebreates 25 years of open top driving

It all began in 1986 when the first production car powered only 400,900 Saab convertible for the American market released. Now, three generations later, around 300,000 Saab convertibles have been sold worldwide and a drop-top of Scandinavia was established as a global icon for the brand.

Saab born at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1983, Saab surprised the automotive world is discovering the 900 concept car powered soft-top.

Production Saab 25 years:
First generation (1986 - 1993): 48,894 units
Second generation (1994 -2002): 149,145 units
Third generation (2003 -): 99,535 units *
* Up to April 2011

The 9-5 Aero XWD is Set to Revitalize Saab

The 9-5 Aero XWD is Set to Revitalize Saab
I remember that Saab was cool? There was a time not so long ago, when the square was a small Swedish car status symbol for young generations and top mobile (cheaper than Beamer, and so much better than my father's old jalopy hand-me-down). Since then, they are largely the province of the Swedish death metal teenager (who can somehow five of his closest friends cram into the tiny hut longhaired). Seems the introduction of the 9-5 Aero XWD, the company that started in the air ready for a long awaited return to his position and returned to win at the elite automakers.

Apparently the last person in line outside a lot slimmer than the previous iteration of Saab. With a body style somewhere between Toyota and Bentley, which still retains some of his signature flair with a bit snubbed tail and arched windows, and 'ice block headlights, but experienced a modern update. If you saw it on the road, you do not want you there is really striking coupe stretched Saab. In short, they were again her car line in accordance with their passion for great design, but with a new eye for the ordinary consumer.
The interior has the luxury of the same transformation with crazy-shaped seating (including well-designed head and neck support), lots of legroom and an in-dash ignition (START), which recently has come into fashion (even if the brand has Saab years). And with many airbags, rollover sensors, anti-whiplash technology, you can feel safe while driving elegance and simplicity. Add to butter-soft padding on the right touch of brushed aluminum and chrome accessories, and uniform in the trunk rail (which is easily adaptable to secure luggage, etc.) and have a car on a par with other luxury cars in his class. Cool accessories include navigation, MP3 capability (with a 40 GB hard drive), and heads-up display (HUD) units, making sure in-dash character (speedometer, odometer, etc.) without your eyes off the road.

If the performance is stunning 9-5, but not over the top. 2.8-liter turbo V6 produces about 300 horsepower and 0-60 in the very respectable 6.9 seconds. Automatic transmission is smooth as silk and there is hardly a hesitation between gears, even when the engine is shot and the turbo, paddle shifters payments have real alternative manual control, unlike other "smart" programs that try to work for you. Aero XWD model also comes with a feature called run sentence that motorists choose to chassis settings, Comfort, Sport and ongoing adaptive intelligent way. Wheel Drive, ABS, traction and stability control, ventilated disc brakes all around and the list as a unit, it was very funny and entertaining.

Although the price tag is slightly high standards for Saab (with MSRP of $ 49,165), slightly less gifted model (with front wheel drive, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder) will shave about $ 10 000 from the asking price. But the price is in line with the class, Saab seems to deliver similar packages to competitors such as Acura, Lexus, Infiniti and even BMW and Audi. So for a luxury-seeker looking for something else (but still very tasty), the new Saab 9-5 Aero XWD just the ticket.