Tag Archives: SAAB
Saab 9-1 to debut in 2013
The Saab 9-1 run free in the mind of Victor Muller Spyker even before – the company whose president is – note the control of the Swedish brand. Today, with the agreement, the manager has appointed a team of engineers and designers to start the execution phase of the project. According to early rumors, Saab [...]
Full StorySpyker GM agreement: part of the production Saab 9-4X and 9-5
The sale of Saab by GM, to harness the productive future of the 9-5 and the 9-4X. The latter seemed to be split until a few days ago, when Saab had a “foot in the grave.” Today for the 9-5 and the 9-4X is already talk of dates of production and trade.
The beautiful Swedish sedan, [...]
Video Interview with Spyker CEO Victor Muller and SAAB CEO Jan Ake Jonsson
As you probably have already heard by now, SAAB was rescued on the 11th-hour on Tuesday when General Motors agreed to sell the struggling Swedish brand to Dutch sports car maker Spyker Cars N.V.
The deal is still subject to a European Commission approval of a €400 million loan from the European Investment Bank, but GM [...]
Marchionne: the future of Saab will be difficult, even with Spyker
The CEO of Fiat Group, Sergio Marchionne, delivered a highly critical point of view about the future of the Saab brand after its sale to Spyker, much to predict a difficult future. “I love the Saab brand,” Marchionne admitted, but “I think it’s hard to be a niche player and at the same time profitable. [...]
Full StorySaab: Official agreement reached between GM and Spyker
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV has officially confirmed that it had reached a binding agreement for the sale of Saab Automobile AB. A negotiation that went on for months, with various players, unraveled, and also because the Swedish government.
From the first official notes it is stated that Spyker will set up a new company, [...]
Spyker closes in on deal for Saab
Saab Automobile is set to win a stay of execution from General Motors as the US carmaker closes in on a deal to sell its Swedish unit to Spyker Cars of the Netherlands.
Several people close to negotiations said a provisional agreement could come as soon as today, bringing a halt to preparations by GM to [...]
Griffin Up! – In support of Saab Automobile
A song in support of Saab Automobile — a company in danger. This song is meant to inspire Saab fans worldwide to keep their hopes up and make a difference. The future is very bright, but we need to act now!
Much has been said about Saab, GM and the possible closure of this unique company. [...]
GM does not consider the last bid from Spyker for Saab
General Motors and Saab leaders had a telephone meeting during which they discussed about closing the Swedish manufacturer. During it, U.S. officials have not brought it up on the offer Spyker.
Despite the efforts made by the Swedish and Dutch manufacturer Spyker General Motors wants to close Saab doors. These data come from a Swedish newspaper, [...]
Spyker: “We are still negotiating with General Motors to buy Saab
Victor Muller, CEO Spyker, said earlier that the small Dutch supercar manufacturer is still in talks with General Motors to detect Saab.
The statement, sent by the manager to the attention of Reuters, has been made to refute pessimistic assumptions about the future of the Swedish company circulated in recent days.
Muller wrote quote, that “the [...]
Saab hopes: Spyker made a last offer
Shortly after GM decision to close Saab, the Swedish government decided to enter into discussions with the Americans to save the fate of car manufacturer. In addition, Spyker made a new offer.
Shortly after General Motors officials said they will close the Saab, the Swedish government comes into play and start new discussions with the Americans. [...]
