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 »
I hate to sound like a broken record, but I’m going to have to wheel out the mantra we used back when Saab was being sold in 2009/10. Please observe the non-official spokesmodel to the right (original vendor here and thanks to Hugh for the reminder). We know that some Saab-related stories seem to cause an almost hysterical reaction here
Want an idea of what it’s like working at Saab Automobile right now? Last week we had a failed application for reorganisation of the company. Downer. Late in the week, we galvanised and employees heard that the executive team would spend the weekend preparing an appeal. Steady. This morning we announced a licensing and bridge finance deal. Upper. And then
The start of another rollercoaster week at Saab Automobile Read Post »
Enthusiast first. Employee (close) second. Like most of you who have been part of my personal journey with Saab, I thought we’d seen the end of the extreme ups and downs surrounding this company when it was sold by General Motors last year. The sale process was a tumultuous one, certainly busier than this in a media sense, but I
Thoughts on Saab’s reorganisation application and rejection Read Post »
One thing’s for sure around here: Life next week is not going to be the same as life this week. Over the last four months, and especially in the last few weeks, I have come to develop an even deeper respect for the people I now have the privilege of calling colleagues – my fellow Saab employees. It’s been a
Enthusiast first. Employee (close) second. One of the reports that’s really turned into a kick in the guts for a lot of the people that I talk to at Saab, and for our dealer body worldwide, is a report going around via the Associated Press at the moment. It’s basis was in Swedish media late last week and elements of
I was talking earlier this week with a prominent Saab person (a non-employee) about the situation Saab is in right now. He opined that there were two ‘Saab’ entities going around at the moment. One is the Saab that’s constantly the subject of automotive news reports, a company in desperate need of resources and constantly struggling to get to the
There was an interesting quote in one of the Swedish newspapers today. This is just a Google translation so you’ll have to forgive me if part of the context is lost, but I believe it should come through OK. Wickelgren says that [Saab employees’] loyalty is in a class by itself. – They have some kind of fist in the
Enthusiast first. Employee second. A very close second, mind you. But I’m still here writing this from my flat in Trollhattan, first and foremost, because this is where my heart is (family aside, of course). Yesterday’s announcement was a kick in the guts once again for 1,600 of Saab’s 3,600 workers here in Sweden. For those who missed it, Saab
Thoughts on our recent announcement re: salaries Read Post »
Last night was a marvelous night for a… pic of my 900. —— Unfortunately, the reason for my car’s blissful isolation was only revealed by the parking ticket on my windshield at 0715 this morning. No parking between 0400 and 0900 to allow for street cleaning. Talk about learning the hard way! —
Read part 1 of this review – Saab 9-4x Intro, styling and interior —— Performance and Handling The Saab 9-4x Aero with its 2.8 Turbo engine produces 300hp (221kW) of power and 295 ft lb (400Nm) of torque. Believe me when I tell you that that’s more than enough to make this big momma get up and dance. This car
