The following is a query received here at Inside Saab. I tried to email a reply but it bounced, and I figured it’d be fun to place it here anyway to gather some thoughts from others. I thought it might be useful to open it up to the masses for some feedback. It comes from Roberto A, in Mexico. —— […]
Saab 900 Convertible vs Viggen – which is the better weekender? Read Post »
It’s been another big week or so in the immediate life and times of Saab Automobile. We’re relieved to be in calmer waters now, but we know that there’s a lot of work to be done and we have plans in place to do it. You can read some initial information about Project Cheetah in English here, or in Swedish
I went to the Saab Museum this morning to take a look at some recent additions. The recent additions are not vehicles, but little stickers applied to the vehicles that were already there. Click to enlarge —— Utmätt Gods translates to ‘goods sequestered for debt’ and the little stickers were applied to the collection by Kronofogden, the debt enforcement agency
Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) has launched an efficiency improvement initiative as part of a broader review of the company’s business plan for 2012 and beyond, aiming at creating a more flexible and more competitive cost structure for the company. This initiative also reflects the effects of the prolonged production stoppage since
Press Release: Saab Automobile To Improve Efficiency As Part Of Business Plan Review Read Post »
It’s a strange feeling, to celebrate entering a process that most companies would prefer to avoid. However, it gives you an idea as to how beaten down Saab has been in the public’s mind (and in our own, to some extent) when I tell you that there were, indeed, some small celebrations here today after the court in Gothenburg approved
Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB and its subsidiaries Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB (collectively Saab Automobile) received approval for their proposal for voluntary reorganization from the Court of Appeal in Gothenburg, Sweden today. The purpose of the voluntary reorganization process is to secure short-term stability while simultaneously attracting additional funding,
Press Release: Saab Automobile Voluntary Reorganization Filing Approved Read Post »
We’ve just heard that the Swedish court has approved our appeal, and thereby granted us reorganisation status. This decision will provide stability that’s much needed as we get things together in advance of our dealing with Chinese partners in the future. Never, ever give up. Press Release to follow.
When I posted a few days ago about my personal preference for the next new Saab to be called the 900 rather than the 9-3, I was expecting a little bit of controversy and criticism – and it certainly came to pass. I think we had a pretty good and robust discussion, though, and it was good to hear people’s
Follow-up: Why we shouldn’t call the next Saab the “9-3″ Read Post »
Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB and Saab Automobile Powertrain AB (collectively Saab Automobile) have officially disputed the bankruptcy filings by two Swedish unions with the District Court in Vänersborg, Sweden. Both companies argue they are not insolvent and have only temporary liquidity problems which they expect to solve following the planned equity contributions by
Bookmark this page. You’re going to want to come back to it, trust me. The following video series was posted on Youtube a few days ago. Whilst it’s called “Saab History 1946-2006” it seems to cover the earliest days, then skip forward directly to the development of the Saab 900. I’m pretty sure that this is a production sponsored by
Saab’s next all-new vehicle to be unveiled to the public is a little way away at the moment, but I’d like to talk about one aspect of it here today. This post might not win me too many friends, either at the factory or out there in enthusiast-land, but be that as it may….. I’d like to put forward some
Opinion: Why we shouldn’t call the next Saab the "9-3" Read Post »
