Archive for Category: "Saab"
The Story of Saab Continues
In the book of automotive history, the chapter marked “Saab” isn’t finished just yet. It may be month five since the Swedish automaker officially claimed bankruptcy, but a combination of fan love and worker determination are putting the company back into the spotlight. Accomplished ahead of schedule, the loyal group at Saab’s United have managed [...]
Saab Fans Fight To Save The Last 9-3
When Saab Automobile finally threw in the towel a few months back, the Trollhättan assembly plant had an interesting situation on their hands. Approximately 50 or so all-new vehicles were on the production line in an “almost done” state. With zero funding and zero parents to finish the cars, the Saabs were put in the same “for [...]
The Name Game: Swedish Automobile Goes Back
A little more than two years ago, an exclusive Dutch supercar company known as Spyker took the plunge and purchased the Saab. In order to prove its commitment, Victor Muller and his outlandishly styled sports cars quickly became a collective named Swedish Automobile N.V. From that time in 2010 until late 2011, a rollercoaster ride of drama [...]
The Battle for Saab Continues
Saab Automobile is still bankrupt. That statement may be true, but it doesn’t mean that the legendary Swedish automaker is out just yet. The company’s fall late last year triggered numerous reports and rumors of consolidations and potential new owners. Jumbled up in a mound of bad news have been a few bits and pieces of shinning hope. Museum vehicles that [...]
Is Volvo Interested In Saab?
Saab Automobile may still be bankrupt, but its future isn’t completely dark just yet. Not too long ago, there were a few companies in the works to purchase the iconic brand and now there might be one more. The receivers of the Swedish company’s bankruptcy have already stated that they are fully prepared to sell [...]
Is Youngman Going After Saab Again?
At the moment, Saab Automobile is still bankrupt and still without an owner. There have been more than few talks about some potential buyers and supposedly, one of them has made a move. According to reports, the Chinese company Youngman Lotus Automobile, who was one of the original potential buyers before the bankruptcy, has made an [...]
The Saab Collection Gets Bought
A few weeks ago, Saab’s main home in Trollhattan, Sweden was forced to dispose of more than just a few cars. While many 2011 and 2012 models were sent off to the crusher, the assembly plant had an even more difficult decision to make. Connected to the manufacturing floor, Saab’s museum has been filled with more than 100 historic [...]
Saab Might Not Be Out Just Yet
The last time the automotive industry heard from Saab, the future wasn’t looking the brightest. A month after their bankruptcy was announced, a liquidation of their assets went under way. As of now, more than 100 cars, some pre-production, have been sent off to be crushed and all but one museum Saab will be sold. [...]
Saab Forced To Discard Cars
It has been a month since Saab Automobile announced its bankruptcy and during that time, there hasn’t been much positive news from the Swedish automaker. Despite talks of a potential purchase from Indian manufacture Mahindra & Mahindra, there has been no official news and thus, Saab is being forced to act accordingly. Their main home of operation, the [...]
What Is Saab To Do?
Currently, the future of Saab Automobile is still up in the air as the now bankrupt company waits for a buyer to show up. Due to numerous set backs and financial troubles, the brand’s former owners, Swedish Automobile N.V., cut ties with the automaker last month and since then, there hasn’t been much noise from Sweden. Whatever the next few [...]
