Tag Archives: Saab 9-5

Saab D-day countdown: new administrator named

The farcical Saab saga has taken another twist days before a crucial court ruling on its future after the brand was snubbed by its choice of new administrator. Saab has been forced to select Lars Soderqvist of law firm Hokerbert & Soderqvi

2011 Saab 9-5 Review

The all-new 2011 Saab 9-5 is the cure for traditional German luxury sedans. It's also a sign of the times we live in, choice, choice and more choice. Buying a car can sometimes feel like buying cereal, you walk into a supermarket and there are

2011 Saab 9-5 SportCombi spotted on public streets

A member of Saabsunited web forum has just spotted what appears to be the new Saab 9-5 SportCombi driving around on public streets. The car was spotted in Trollhattan, Sweden, near the company's headquarters. Members of the forum say the car i

Saab resumes production under new management

Saab resumed production at its Trollhattan, Sweden plant yesterday - a month after Dutch firm Spyker Cars took over as owner from General Motors. Spyker CEO Victor Muller and Saab CEO Jan Ake Jonsson were present at the re-opening of the plant whe

Spyker CEO says Saab a bargain, new models on the way

Spyker CEO, Mr Victor Muller, says his company's acquisition of Saab last month was nothing less than a bargain at US$400 million (AUD$440 million). Mr Muller said the tiny Dutch luxury-car manufacturer acquired Saab and its full range of upcoming

Saab 9-5 current production comes to an end

The Saab 9-5, which has been in production since 1997, has officially ended production today at the company's Trollhattan plant. The final example of the 9-5, a SportCombi (wagon), is now destined to spend its life in the Saab museum in Trollhatta

Spyker’s plans for the future of Saab revealed

One week out from the General Meeting of Spyker shareholders, more information on the Dutch supercar maker’s plans for the future of Saab has come to light. Operating under the Saab Spyker name, both brands will retain independent model lines, w

Spyker deals with General Motors to save Saab

Exotic Dutch supercar manufacturer Spyker Cars N.V. has come to a last minute binding agreement with General Motors, saving Saab Automobile AB and securing its future as an independent company. Spyker will pay GM US$74 million in cash and exchange

2010 Saab 9-5 to be reborn in the US as a Buick

As Saab struggles to cling to existence, a Swedish newspaper, Dagens Industri, has reported that GM is 'seriously considering' using the near-ready 9-5 model as its next Buick. The 9-5 shares much of its development with the Opel Insignia, itsel