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The nation's ultimate car games(20/06/2011)
Saab has launched a national campaign earlier this year to bring back quality family time when in the car. The campaign encouraged parents to look at more interactive ways of keeping their children entertained when travelling as a family. After a nationwide search to find the country’s favourite family car games, iconic car maker Saab reveals ‘Backseat Face Snap’ as the winner. Submitted by Renee Smith and her family from Merseyside, the fun-f... [more]
Saab unveils 9-5 SportWagon at the Geneva Motor Show(20/01/2011)
Saab's 9-5 SportWagon adds versatility to the widely acclaimed attributes of the 9-5 saloon and will bring a distinctive, alternative choice to the premium large estate segment. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, it shares the saloon’s bold, AeroX-inspired looks and features an extended, falling roof-line which culminates in a steeply raked rear screen flanked by signature Saab ‘wraparound’ window glazing. The result is an imposing body with a... [more]
Saab GB upgrades new 9-5 Vector SE models(21/12/2010)
Saab GB has announce a number of specification upgrades for the new 9-5 Vector SE models. All MY11 Saab 9-5 Vector SE models are now fitted with leather trimmed seats as standard, replacing the previous leather and textile interior trim. In addition, the 17 inch Blade alloy wheels are replaced with 18 inch Carve alloy wheels, improving the aesthetic appeal of the car. Prices remain unchanged. Saab GB has also made an important change to the ... [more]
Saab enters crossover segment with the 9-4X(20/10/2010)
The new 9-4X brings unique Saab design and engineering values to the growing mid-size crossover segment. With distinctive Scandinavian and aircraft-inspired looks, it also offers car-like handling and ride characteristics that challenge class benchmarks. Making its world premiere at next month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the 9-4X expands Saab’s product portfolio to three car lines and will provide a fresh, alternative choice for independently-min... [more]
All new Saab 9-5 Saloon signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand(28/06/2010)
Defined and equipped by Saab as its top-of-the-line contender in the premium saloon segment, the all new 9-5 is the most technically advanced car ever produced by the company. It is being built at Saab’s home plant in Trollhättan, where it has been engineered and chiefly developed. The all new Saab 9-5 Saloon signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced... [more]
Saab driving team fine-tune the new 9-5 on real roads and closed tracks(15/04/2010)
Saab’s chief test driver Peter Johansson and his small team of chassis experts have driven on some of the most challenging roads in Europe to fine-tune the dynamics of the next generation Saab 9-5. Peter and his team clocked up more than 500,000 kilometres, the equivalent of driving 12 times round the world, in their quest to find the best set-up. That meant optimising two different suspension layouts, front and all-wheel-drive transmissions,... [more]
Koenigsegg pulls out of the Saab purchase(25/11/2009)
The proposed sale of Saab to Koenigsegg Group AB has been terminated at the discretion of the buyer, said General Motors. "We're obviously very disappointed with the decision to pull out of the Saab purchase," said GM President and CEO, Fritz Henderson. "Many have worked tirelessly over the past several months to create a sustainable plan for the future of Saab by selling the brand and its manufacturing interests to Koenigsegg Group AB. Given... [more]
Fuel duty rebate for biofuels to expire from 2010(27/03/2008)
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation Programme will, from April 2008, place an obligation on fuel suppliers to ensure that a certain percentage of their aggregate sales is made up of biofuels. The effect of this will be to require 5% of all UK fuel sold on UK forecourts to come from a renewable source by 2010. This will help meet our climate change objectives as well as contributing to other Government objectives, including security of energy ... [more]
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