For those who don’t know, I worked for Saab Automobile for a short time back in 2011, running a website for them called Inside Saab. As the name suggests, it was designed to bring all the latest news, events and other developments from inside the company. I started with Saab in April 2011 and finished when the company declared bankruptcy
In Court…. There’s a little bit of news on the Saab front today. Via TTELA, via comments (thanks to Pingu) One creditor (the financial company SVEA Ekonomi AB that has provided NEVS with loans during the year) has opposed an extension of the reconstruction. The reason is that they fear that there is no longer enough property at NEVS to
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UPDATE: We just booked some accommodation. Trolltown, here we come! —— Good News! The 2015 Saab Festival dates have been announced. The event will take place in Trollhattan from June 5 to June 7 next year. — There are no details as to what will be going on but information will be available at the Saab Museum website when it
It’s been a big week in the world of Saab with a potential sale looming that could see the company get a rare third chance at life in the post-GM era. There is a letter of intent in place so Saab fans do have the possibility of a positive outcome with regards to the company’s future. But in truth, the
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by turbin Follows on from Prejudice Part 1. Well the ruse worked for about 5 minutes. Yes maybe I had some people thinking about SAAB, and why not? It could just have easily been the case, as it has been for many. Recently I have questioned my prejudices much more robustly and taken more time to understand why I might
Imagine it’s 11:58 on your personal doomsday clock. You’ve got a heart condition and you’re due for surgery. Tomorrow. Being a strong spirited type and knowing that your time might be limited, you decide to dress up and head out for a night at your favourite jazz club. Jazz is what you love most in all the world and if
In reaction to yesterday’s negative press about an appointment being made at bankruptcy court, NEVS managed to convince the petitioner to withdraw his claim. That’s good news. NEVS’s anaemic PR division followed this up with a press release: Nevs hereby clarify that the company is not insolvent. The company does not have enough liquid cash as today to pay all
There was some chagrin recently when Tim mentioned in comments on Saabs United that he was thinking of buying a BMW. How could someone so dedicated ever consider another brand? Some people expressed surprise, others disappointment. My advice: build a bridge and get over it. People everywhere are capable of loving a brand, remaining fully invested in that brand while
I’ve been away for a few days on King Island for work, with no internet connectivity or phone connection. Let’s just say it was hard work to put aside the connected lifestyle. At least I had a soothing view: While I didn’t see any Saabs on the island, at least I got to fly in one on the way there…..
For those who are wondering, it’s been quiet here because I was away for work, and bracketing that trip is the demise of my computer (which will hopefully be fixed soon). I’m actually enjoying the hiatus. I had to get back online for this, however. My thanks to ctm for posting this press release from NEVS in comments. A few
So the votes are cast, the verdict is in. Sort of. I hope no-one’s looking for some momentous enlightenment here. I had a theory and wanted to see if other people agreed. That’s all. My theory was this: That’s it. The theory started as I pondered the Saab 9-5. I’ve long said that we’ll look at getting a Saab 9-5
