New York, N.Y. - Following its world premiere at the Geneva auto show earlier this month, the award-winning Saab 9-X BioHybrid premium compact concept is scheduled to make its American debut at the New York International Auto Show media days, starting on March 19. The editors of AutoWeek, one of North America's most respected and longest standing automotive enthusiast magazines, voted the Saab 9-X BioHybrid "Best Concept" of the Geneva show. With this award, the 9-X joined ...

DETROIT - While all Saab Convertibles are popular among car aficionados, owning one in yellow is an extra sunny experience. The first-ever yellow version of the Saab Convertible, issued in 1991, now enjoys collector car status, just as well-kept copies of the 1997 version are starting to get equally sought after. Yet for those preferring the attractions of an all-new open Saab, the third time may be the charm. This spring, yellow is back in a limited ...

DETROIT - We delivered a Turbo X to the editors of Automobile magazine and let them have at it. Judging by their reviews, they loved every square inch. The sleek, black exterior silhouette. The carbon fiber, chrome-polished interior. The legendary Saab Turbo engine under the hood. Inside and out, the Turbo X had them raving. But the feature that grabbed them most was Saab’s exclusive XWD. Visit automobilemag.com as ...

Detroit - The all-black Saab Turbo X, which made its world debut at the Frankfurt auto show last year, is now arriving at Saab dealerships around the United States. Celebrating three decades of Saab turbocharging leadership and the first to feature Saab's state-of-the art Cross-Wheel Drive system, the limited-edition Turbo X is a driver-focused performance car that is already being hailed as an instant classic. As an added bonus, American Turbo X customers who ordered their car before February ...

Saab will debut the new 9-3 SportCombi team car at Philly Week Boulder, CO - June 4, 2008 - Team Slipstream-Chipotle Presented by H30, a professional American cycling team dedicated to promoting ethical sporting and developing the next generation of cycling champions, announced that Saab will now be the official U.S. team vehicle. The Team will now be supporting its world class riders with the 2008 9-3 SportCombi vehicle which they will debut at Philly Week in early June. ...

Detroit - Already labeled "Best Concept" by AutoWeek Magazine upon its world debut at the Geneva auto show last March, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been voted "Specialty Concept Car of the Year" by a jury of 25 professional North American automotive journalists. The award ceremony took place at the Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan. Now in its 7th rendition, the annual Concept Car of the Year Awards recognize those vehicles that are most likely to shape ...

DETROIT - This summer, the world’s leading racers will once again pursue that prestigious yellow jersey. Keep up with Saab’s cycling passion by tuning into the Tour de France broadcast on Versus. Running from July 5-27, 2008, the famed cycling race will cover a total distance of 2,200 miles. You can follow all the action and look for the upcoming widget on Versus.com. Saab is the official neutral support car of Mavic USA – the organization committed to assisting all ...

Saab USA and the USA Network have partnered to create a multiplatform integration of the Saab 9-3 Convertible in second season episodes of Burn Notice. In addition to having the car driven by one of the main characters in the show, the 9-3 Convertible will also figure prominently in the online game Covert Ops—a contest where players help the Burn Notice characters solve a case. Players who complete each challenge are eligible to win the grand prize: a 2009 Saab ...

Detroit – Saab owners and enthusiasts from all over North America and beyond are planning on gathering for the annual Saab Owners Convention in Devens, Massachusetts west of Boston this weekend. Celebrating the passion for their cars and the Saab brand, around five hundred owners and their cars are expected to attend the event which opens Thursday, August 21 and runs through Sunday, August 24. The 26th consecutive annual Saab Owners Convention is organized by the Saab Club of North ...

DETROIT – The entire 2009 Saab 9-3 family, including the 4-door Sport Sedan, 5-door SportCombi and 2-door Convertible has again earned the Top Safety Pick Award in the midsize category from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This is the fifth consecutive year that the 9-3 Sport Sedan has brought home IIHS top honors, a unique achievement in the luxury segment. For 2007 the 9-3 earned the Top Safety Pick Award, in 2006 the 9-3 earned ...

DETROIT – In the luxurious 9-5 Griffin Edition, making its premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this January, Saab offers levels of premium standard equipment that are unprecedented in the 62-year history of the Swedish car brand. As underlined by its U.S. advertising tagline, "Born From Jets," Saab's illustrious aircraft heritage is part of its design philosophy that runs throughout its range of automobiles. With the vigor of its turbocharged engine and agile road manners, the Saab ...

Trollhättan -- As a result of GM's strategic review of the global Saab business the Saab Board announced today that it will file for reorganization under a self-managed Swedish court process to create a fully independent business entity that would be sustainable and suitable for investment. The reorganization is a self-managed, Swedish legal process headed by an independent administrator appointed by the court who will work closely with the Saab management team. As part of the process, Saab will formulate its ...

DETROIT -- At the Geneva Motor Show in March, Saab will introduce the 9-3X – a new addition to the 9-3 range, becoming available in the 2010 model year. The sporty 9-3X was designed for people with active lifestyles who don't want a large crossover or SUV. The Saab 9-3X is a rugged all-rounder car designed to take active individualists to the start of their adventure. With distinctive looks, a versatile SportCombi body, higher stance and advanced all-wheel drive technology, the ...

Erik 'Mr Saab' Carlsson is 80 years young this week (March 5) and still employed by Saab, making him the Swedish manufacturer's longest-serving employee. As international rallying's first real superstar, Erik's career with Saab spans six decades and today he remains actively involved as an international ambassador for the brand, attending Saab launches, dealer and customer events around the world. The names of Carlsson and Saab are inextricably bound together. Born and bred in Saab's home town of Trollhattan, Erik first sprang ...

What makes Saab XWD one of the most advanced all-wheel drive systems ever built? Watch our new video about the Saab Cross-Wheel Drive system for an on-the-road demonstration. We'll take you inside a Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and show you how Saab XWD reads the road and transfers torque to the wheels that need it most. It’s more than all-wheel drive. It's Saab XWD.http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/audiovideo/ Visit our Saab Technology site for an even more in-depth XWD experience.http://www.saabusa.com/saabjsp/all-wheel-drive/xwd/

DETROIT – Following its world premiere at the Geneva motor show earlier this month, Saab will introduce the 9-3X to the American press and public at the 2009 New York International Auto Show as of April 8. The 9-3X is scheduled to become available in the 2010 Model Year as a new addition to the Saab 9-3 range, aiming at active individualists who don't want a large Crossover or SUV. Developed and manufactured at Saab's headquarters in Trollhättan, Sweden, the 9-3X ...

Deal will secure Saab's future EIB expected to provide $600 million financing with state guarantee by the Swedish government GM reinvention achieves another milestone Zurich. General Motors Corp. and Koenigsegg Group AB, a consortium led by Koenigsegg Automotive AB, today confirmed the details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab Automobile AB that secures Saab's future. The sale, expected to close by the end of the third quarter of this year, includes an expected $600 million funding commitment from the European ...

The deal is expected to close by year's end and will secure Saab's future The closing will be subject to funding agreements and other closing conditions Saab Automobile plans to exit reorganization shortly Zurich. General Motors Co. today confirmed it has signed a stock purchase agreement with Koenigsegg Group AB regarding the sale of 100% of the shares of Saab Automobile AB. The deal is expected to conclude in the next months and will then secure Saab's future. Saab Automobile plans to exit ...

All new premium sedan to debut at Frankfurt IAA Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X and Saab heritage Engineered with driver in focus for segment leading sporty driving experience Excels in responsible performance for safety and environmental concern Most technically advanced Saab with an array of 'high-tech' features Making its public debut at next month's IAA in Frankfurt, the all new Saab 9-5 sedan announced today signals the start of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines ...

The All-New Saab 9-5 Sedan, making its U.S. premiere at the South Florida International Auto Show in Miami, takes center stage on the Saab stand as the Swedish premium brand celebrates the start of new era. Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X and Saab heritage Engineered with the driver in focus for segment leading sporty driving experience Highest levels of responsible performance, both environmental and safety Most technically advanced Saab with an array of 'high-tech' features Making its North American public debut at the ...