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Source: Saab   March 8, 2010

What is your view of Saab?



Saab and Sony Ericsson join forces to present smart and creative solutions from Scandinavia.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   March 3, 2010

Saab at the Geneva Motor Show



Saab Automobile attends Geneva only days after its future as an independent premium car-maker was secured following the completion of its purchase from General Motors by Spyker Cars N.V. This transaction signals the start of an exciting new era for the brand with the launch of three new products — including the new 9-5 sedan — planned over the next 16 months. Spyker Cars N.V. — the Amsterdam Euronext-listed parent company - is committed to securing Saab´s future success under the direction of Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson and the current management team.     READ MORE

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Source: Saab   February 26, 2010

A letter to all Saab Owners from Jan Åke Jonsson



Dear Saab owner,
 
It is a great pleasure to announce that Spyker Cars N.V. now has acquired Saab Automobile AB from General Motors, thus securing our future.
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Source: Saab   February 25, 2010

Proud new owner: Victor Muller takes delivery of a new Saab, just 24 hours after completing the purchase of Saab Automobile AB



Outside Saab Automobile´s factory in Trollhättan, Sweden, Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars was handed the keys to a top-of-the-line Saab 9-5 sedan by Saab Automobile CEO Jan Åke Jonsson.  It is part of an all-new 9-5 product range which will go on sale later this year.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   February 24, 2010

Spyker Cars finalizes the purchase of Saab Automobile



The 23rd of February 2010 was a historic day for Saab Automobile. It was the day that ownership of the company transferred from GM to Spyker Cars. The transaction secures the deal for Saab Automobile and signals the start of a new era.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   February 23, 2010

Spyker Cars finalizes the purchase of Saab



·         Spyker Cars finalizes deal over the purchase of Saab Automobile
·         Transfer of ownership has taken place
·         Transaction signals the start of an exciting new era for Saab
·         Saab and Spyker to operate under parent company Spyker Cars N.V.
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Source: Saab   February 8, 2010

Out with the Old, In with the New.
Final Current Generation Saab 9-5 Produced



The last current generation Saab 9-5 to be produced, a silver Griffin edition SportCombi, rolled off the assembly line February 1st at Saab’s Trollhättan plant in Sweden.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   January 28, 2010

Victor Muller & Jan Åke Jonsson meet the workers in Trollhättan



Barely a day after reaching agreement over the purchase of Saab Automobile by Spyker Cars from General Motors, Victor Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars and Jan Åke Jonsson, CEO Saab Automobile, went to Trollhättan to meet the workforce...     READ MORE

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Source: Saab   January 27, 2010

Warm welcome in Trollhättan!



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Source: Saab   January 26, 2010

Victor Muller, CEO Spyker Cars NV and Jan Åke Jonsson, CEO Saab Automobile, talk, on film, about the future of Saab



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Source: Saab   January 26, 2010

GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker



• GM and Spyker Cars announce a binding agreement over the ownership of Saab
• Terms are agreed and the deal is expected to close in February
• Saab´s future as an independent company is secured
• Saab will exit the orderly wind-down process
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Source: Saab   January 26, 2010

GM Reaches Agreement to Sell Saab to Spyker



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Source: Saab   January 21, 2010

Remarkable support for Saab



As negotiations continue over Saab’s future, owners and enthusiasts from across the globe have joined forces to demonstrate their loyalty to the Saab brand and their determination to keep it alive.   READ MORE

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Source: GM   December 21, 2009

GM statement regarding Saab inquiries



Following Friday's announcement that GM will begin the orderly wind down of Saab, GM has received inquiries from several parties.  We will evaluate each inquiry.  We will not comment further until these evaluations have been completed.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   December 19, 2009

Sad. We believed in this.



No more comments from Saab for now. We have to wait for directions from GM.   READ MORE

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Source: GM   December 19, 2009

Saab Sale Cannot Be Concluded



Detroit.  General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain issues arose that both parties believe could not be resolved. As a result, GM will start an orderly wind-down of Saab operations.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   December 18, 2009

New Saab 9-5 receives 5 stars EuroNCAP safety rating



Euro NCAP today announced that the all new Saab 9-5 has been awarded a 5 star rating, continuing the long tradition of top safety awards for Saab.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   December 15, 2009

New Coalition Debuts to Deliver High Performance Electric Vehicles



A Swedish industry-first electric automobile coalition has been established to fuel the advancement of zero-emission, high performance vehicles.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   December 16, 2009

Saab Automobile and Beijing Automotive reach milestone in technology cooperation



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Source: Saab   December 11, 2009

The new Saab 9-5 on tour



Over 6,000 guests were recently treated to an exclusive preview of the brand new Saab 9-5 as the car took to the road for an extensive European tour.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   December 1, 2009

GM Statement Regarding Saab Negotiations



Press release from GM, December 1 2009:   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   November 3, 2009

An eXclusive prize for UK winner



Mr Gordon Slater from Walsall, England has been selected as the winner of a special UK competition, receiving the keys to his very own Saab 9-3X.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   October 26, 2009

American debut for the 9-5



The all-new 2010 Saab 9-5 made its North American debut at the South Florida International Auto show in Miami last Friday, October 23rd.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   October 19, 2009

A new look for a Saab icon



Saab is giving customers the chance to drive away in an even more luxurious drop-top as it introduces its popular TX Edition upgrade onto the Convertible range.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   October 15, 2009

Saab 9-5 takes to the road



Following the worldwide reveal of the Saab 9-5 in August, invited guests will be able to take a closer look at the new car as it begins a comprehensive VIP tour of Europe this autumn.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   October 1, 2009

Winner of the Saab/Sony Ericsson photo contest at IAA



Did your photo win? Over 250 people participated in the Saab/Sony Ericsson photo contest in the Saab stand at the IAA International Motor Show, Frankfurt, September 17-27, 2009   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 30, 2009

The time is now!



Excellent live performance by Asha Ali! The song is called The Time Is Now. Recorded at the world premiere of the all new Saab 9-5 at Frankfurt IAA Motor Show, September 15, 2009.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 25, 2009

Reveal of the new Saab 9-5 at the IAA in Frankfurt 2009



The reveal of the all new Saab 9-5 at Frankfurt IAA International Motor Show September 15th 2009. Live performance by the Swedish singer Asha Ali.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 22, 2009

All new Saab 9-5 design review at IAA



The all new 2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan design review at the IAA in Frankfurt 2009. By Simon Padian, Saab Brand Design Chief.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 18, 2009

All new Saab 9-5 product review at IAA



The all new Saab 9-5 product review at the IAA in Frankfurt 2009. By Magnus Hansson Manager - Saab Global Product Marketing.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 15, 2009

Animation of Saab stand, Frankfurt IAA International Motor Show, September 15-27, 2009



Passing by Frankfurt this month? If not, click on the link and experience a virtual tour of the Saab stand at the 63rd IAA International Motor Show in Frankfurt, Germany, with the world première of the all new Saab 9-5! Over one million visitors are expected to attend the show! Soundtrack to this animation is Time is now by Asha Ali.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 11, 2009

Asha proves the time is now



One of the most recognisable elements of Saab’s new ‘Change Perspective’ campaign is the striking voice of Sweden’s Asha Ali, whose new single The Time is Now has provided a unique soundtrack to Saab’s latest TV commercial and accompanying microsite changeperspective.saab.com.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 8, 2009

Change perspective.



The launch of Saab’s latest campaign has caused a global stir, encouraging many to ‘change their perspective’ on the future of the Swedish marque.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   September 2, 2009

Very Modern. Very Swedish.



Following its worldwide online premiere, Saab enthusiasts and media across the globe are getting their first official glimpses of the brand new Saab 9-5 Sedan, scheduled for launch next year.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   August 27, 2009

The all new Saab 9-5 is here!



The wait is over. We proudly present the all new Saab 9-5. Get more info and pictures here.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   August 25, 2009

Saab TV Ad - Changing perspective



We proudly present our latest TV commercial. Part of the Changing perspective campaign that launches the new Saab 9-3X. Great soundtrack from the Swedish singer Asha Ali called Time is now!   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   August 12, 2009

An unforgettable drive



A group of Belgian Saab enthusiasts were recently given the chance to experience first-hand the full driving capabilities of their Saab Convertibles, as they were put through their paces on a race track by the world-famous Saab Performance Team.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   August 14, 2009

Kjell-Åke Eriksson appointed General Manager Saab Sweden



Kjell-Åke Eriksson has been appointed General Manager for Saab in  Sweden with an effective date of August 17.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   July 28, 2009

9-3X driving UK customers up the wall



People across the UK are being given an early glimpse of the 9-3X before it arrives in showrooms, as the versatile car goes on its very own tour around 12 county shows.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   July 28, 2009

Game, Set and Match Saab



The Scandinavian seaside resort of Bastad was the site of two Swedish success stories last weekend.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   July 26, 2009

Saab fans rally round Trollhättan



There was a real meeting of independent minds last weekend as the Saabens Dagar — or Saab Days — Festival took place in Trollhattan over three days. It was open house at the Saab Museum which welcomed over 3000 visitors eager to immerse themselves in the cultural and design heritage of Saab Automobile.   READ MORE

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Source: YouTube   July 15, 2009

Saab TV Ad from 1960 - "Saab 96 - The Wheel"



Launch film for Saab 96 from 1960. All new feaures making the new Saab 96 stronger roomier and more beautiful! Drive the Saab 96, you´ll be spellbound!   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   August 11, 2009

Saab and Volvo make sweet music



As we reported previously, Saab and Volvo have joined another Swedish icon – singer Tomas Ledin – on his nationwide tour, and this extraordinary collaboration has really been turning heads.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   July 3, 2009

Speculation surrounds unofficial 9-5 images



As the launch of the new Saab 9-5 draws closer, journalists and Saab enthusiasts across the globe continue to speculate on what the new cars will look like.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   June 25, 2009

Saab´s future showroom



Over recent weeks the attention has been firmly on Saab´s business news but we thought we bring back some focus to the future Saab cars.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   June 12, 2009

A NEW INVESTOR FOR SAAB?



These are extremely exciting times for Saab and as we move closer to securing new investment the media speculation is at fever pitch.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   June 12, 2009

A Green car in White...



Many car manufactures choose to launch cars on Motor Shows. The new Scandinavian all-rounder Saab 9-3X with BioPower engine is more suitable outdoors.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   June 10, 2009

Saab 9-3X is the first one out!



In recent weeks there has been a lot of speculation in the business media about the future of Saab but let's not forget that our new cars are a major part of Saab's future too.  With four new models due to be launched in the next eighteen months it should be an exciting time.    READ MORE

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Source: Youtube   June 4, 2009

What do Tomas Ledin, Volvo and Saab have in common?



One of the most well loved Swedish entertainers Tomas Ledin has initiated a partnership together with Volvo and Saab for his summer tour 2009.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   June 3, 2009

Saab is not part of the GM filing.



For the latest update on the re-organization, investors and product programme. Listen to Saab Automobile´s Managing Director Jan-Åke Jonsson.   READ MORE

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Source: Total Absteiner   May 29, 2009

Saab fan and great photographer!



Mikhail in Russia is a big Saab fan and a great photographer. We found a set of photos taken of his Black Saab 9-3 Aero XWD on flickr.com   READ MORE

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Source: TV4 Anytime   May 22, 2009

Is a young Tasmanian really our top enthusiast?



Swedish television network TV4 seemed to think so when they interviewed Steven Wade, a prolific Saab blogger and regular Saab 'news-breaker' earlier this week.    READ MORE

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Source: Saab   May 15, 2009

What's going on around Saab?



Eleven weeks ago, when Saab Automobile filed for reorganization, a number of skeptical journalists reported that, given our situation and the economic crisis, we would not be an attractive company for investors.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   June 8, 2009

Saab TV Ad — Fortsättning följer



Recent TV ad from Saab. Film's theme is "to be continued" (fortsättning följer) and illustrates Saab's history, the strong anchoring in Trollhättan and the company's future. Voiceover in Swedish.   READ MORE

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Source: YouTube/Swade99   May 22, 2009

Behind the scenes



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Source: TV4 Plus   May 22, 2009

New speculations on the future of Saab



During the last days, speculation about Saab Automobile's future took a new impetus, with rumors of Fiat's interest in Saab.   READ MORE

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Source: YouTube/Saab   May 29, 2009

Animation of Saab stand, Barcelona Auto Show, May 9-17, 2009



Passing by Barcelona this month? If not, click on the following link and experience a virtual tour of the Saab stand at the Barcelona Auto Show. The new 9-3X will be the main attraction, surrounded by the 9-X Convertible Concept, 9-4X BioPower Concept, and much more. Over one million visitors are expected to attend the show.   READ MORE

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Source: Saab   May 29, 2009

Saab EcoPower Technology



Saab EcoPower Technology combines the enjoyment of a dynamic driving experience with an efficient use of resources to achieve responsible performance.   READ MORE

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Source: YouTube/Swade99   May 7, 2009

Jan-Åke Jonsson at Geneva Motor Show 3 March 2009



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Source: YouTube/Swade99   May 22, 2009

2010 Saab 9 5



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Source: Saab   May 22, 2009

Huge interest around Saab



There has been something of a buzz in the media (and also throughout the company) regarding the amount of interest that Saab Automobile has attracted from potential investors.    READ MORE

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