Saab restarts cars, may return to Australia

Saab restarts cars, may return to Australia

3 Dec 2013 by Staff Writers

A new Saab has rolled off the production line for the first time since the former struggling GM brand went bankrupt.Under new owners, Hong Kong-based National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs), Saab has ...Read more
PhoeniX points to Saabs future

PhoeniX points to Saabs future

10 Mar 2011 by Paul Gover

Just like the mythical bird that rises from the ashes, the Swedish PhoeniX is intended to help Saab rise from the collapse of General Motors and soar again as an independent brand. The PhoeniX ...Read more
Saab comeback on track

Saab comeback on track

3 Mar 2011 by Paul Gover

The 9-3 range is already heading back to local showrooms, the 9-5 sedan is set for April, the 9-5 SportCombi will arrive late this year, and the 9-4X SUV will be early in 2012. The Swedish brand only ...Read more
Carsguide Radio Episode 33

Carsguide Radio Episode 33

2 Feb 2010 by CarsGuide team

plus new vehicle technology gathers momentum and SAAB may not be dead just yet.For all this and a lot more, listen to the podcast above. Read more
Saab owners stage protests

Saab owners stage protests

18 Jan 2010 by Neil McDonald

But Victorian Saab enthusiast Steve Bunton was one of 35 Melbourne owners who rallied at the weekend to show their support for the embattled brand.  There were also similar sized protests in ...Read more
Carsguide Radio Episode 12

Carsguide Radio Episode 12

31 Aug 2009 by CarsGuide team

The most popular cars on Carsguide....and Paul Maric drives the Saab 93 and Kevin Hepworth tells us about the new Land Rover Sport.For all this and a lot more, listen to our podcast above.  Read more
Give it up Saab

Give it up Saab

23 Feb 2009 by Paul Pottinger

Then, early Saturday our time, a Swedish court gave it three months to find a means of keeping the company afloat while an administrator negotiates with creditors.Saab's managing director, Jan Ake ...Read more
First look Saab 9-3X all-wheel drive

First look Saab 9-3X all-wheel drive

16 Feb 2009 by Neil McDonald

The new 9-3X all-wheel drive wagon follows the proven path pioneered by the Subaru Outback and joins a legion of new Euro softer-roaders battling in the recreational lifestyle market.The jacked up, ...Read more
Saab Turbo X tech showcase

Saab Turbo X tech showcase

4 Jul 2008 by Kevin Hepworth

Ageing designs and even older platforms have seen many prestige car buyers cross Saab off the shopping list before leaving home. The 9-3 sits on eight-year-old underpinnings, while the 9-5 is even ...Read more
Turbo X ready for take-off

Turbo X ready for take-off

9 May 2008 by Stuart Martin

The high-performance model, which has already attracted deposit-paid orders in Australia, will introduce the AWD system which will appear on the Aero model later this year.The Swedish carmaker says ...Read more
Turbo charge to future

Turbo charge to future

3 Mar 2008 by Paul Gover

The first all-paw performance car will be on the road in Australia by June and the 9-3 Turbo X will be followed by a full family of all-wheel-drive turbos. The upgrade to what Saab calls “cross-wheel ...Read more
Saab alerts tired drivers

Saab alerts tired drivers

22 Nov 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

Companies as varied as Volvo, Citroen, Nissan and several truck manufacturers have come up with systems that alert the driver by shaking their seat, steering wheel or sounding audible alerts if the ...Read more
Saab fuels green debate

Saab fuels green debate

9 Nov 2007 by CarsGuide team

Petrol, diesel or now renewable bio-ethanol. Saab is the first car maker to release a bio-ethanol-powered vehicle in Australia. The BioPower 9-5 is on sale. Read more
Saab is back in Black.

Saab is back in Black.

12 Oct 2007 by CarsGuide team

The Turbo X limited edition unveiled at the show this morning pays homage to the first 900 Black Turbo, which marked the beginning of the blown Saab over 30 years ago.The Turbo X is supremely ...Read more
Glimpse into Frankfurt Motor Show

Glimpse into Frankfurt Motor Show

30 Aug 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

The world's biggest motor show is weeks away, yet the car companies are already scrambling over each other to release clues about their exhibits.Among the highlights of the 62nd Frankfurt ...Read more
Saab looks to safety

Saab looks to safety

9 Aug 2007 by Stuart Martin

With almost two-thirds of its worldwide sales hinging on the new 9-3, Saab has made more than 2000 changes to the new model.The platform remains the same, but all-wheel-drive has been added.Due here ...Read more
Top selling vehicles for 2007

Top selling vehicles for 2007

14 Jul 2007 by Neil McDonald

With the local car industry now at the halfway point in the 2007 sales race, it is easy to see who's winning and who's losing.Toyota is basking in the glory of not only being No.1, but also cementing ...Read more
Spoilt for choice in half a year

Spoilt for choice in half a year

16 Jun 2007 by Kevin Hepworth

As Australia's new car juggernaut rolls on towards the magic million sales mark, the number of available models continues to swell. Already recognised as one of the most diverse and competitive car ...Read more
Facelift for a 'tired' Saab

Facelift for a 'tired' Saab

22 May 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

Saab this week released photos of the new 9-3 range with much of the styling cues from the Aero X concept car.Outside, it is a much shapelier and curvy character with a “face” up front and no ugly ...Read more
Red-hot green machines

Red-hot green machines

10 Mar 2007 by Mark Hinchliffe

Where manufacturers have previously pursued one environmental solution, most are now embracing multiple strategies to the high-profile problem.GM chairman and CEO Rick Wagoner best summed up the ...Read more
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