Monthly Archives: April 2011

An embarrassment of riches for a Saab nut

April 30, 2011 19:54 Line

By: Swade

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So, here I am, sitting in a hotel room in Trollhattan. That’s not a bad place to be on a beautiful Spring day in Sweden, but I’d rather be in a picture like this….. I’m sort of living in Sweden …
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Så Nätt project seeks to ‘add lightness’ to future cars

April 30, 2011 11:09 Line

By: Swade

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Can you imagine driving a car with a cockpit like your living room, complete with swivel chairs, cabin-wide screens and electronically tinted glass to keep out the sun? How about active suspension systems that automatically adjust camber and toe according …
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Share your view of Saab in New York and win!

April 29, 2011 22:18 Line

By: Swade

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REMINDER – Those of you attending the New York Auto Show this weekend…… don’t forget to get your photo in so that you can WIN! —— A couple of notes about the New York Auto Show, which continues until its …
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Extract from Spyker Cars NV interim first quarter results statement

April 29, 2011 12:59 Line

By: Swade

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Spyker Cars NV had a press release today outlining the company’s first quarter interim financial results. You can access the full report here. For the audience of Inside Saab, it would be appropriate to take an extract from that release, …
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Comment on events from Thursday, April 28

April 29, 2011 8:16 Line

By: Swade

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Vladimir Antonov Yesterday the Swedish NDO allowed Vladimir Antonov as shareholder in Spyker, which means that he can become a financier of Saab Automobile if the Swedish government, GM and the EIB also give their approval. Saab and Spyker are …
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Press release: SWEDISH NATIONAL DEBT OFFICE ALLOWS VLADIMIR ANTONOV AS SHAREHOLDER IN SPYKER

April 28, 2011 15:36 Line

By: Swade

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The following press release was issued today by Spyker Cars NV, owner of Saab Automobile. —— Zeewolde, The Netherlands, 28 April 2011 – Spyker Cars N.V. (Spyker) confirms the announcement of the Swedish National Debt Office (NDO) to allow Vladimir …
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Saab crash testing – old school style

April 28, 2011 11:42 Line

By: Swade

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I was up at the Saab Technical Center yesterday, gathering some material for a post that will appear here on Inside Saab next week, when I saw these fantastic old black and whites showing some Saab crash testing conducted back …
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Comments on events of Wednesday, April 27

April 28, 2011 9:26 Line

By: Swade

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Yesterday the discussions between Saab’s representatives and officials from the European Investment Bank, EIB, continued. Saab delivered a counterproposal to the conditions which the EIB have set for the proposed sale of Saab Automobile Property AB. The proposal is now …
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What can we learn from a really bad pizza and an absent internet connection?

April 28, 2011 1:41 Line

By: Swade

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You’re going to think I’m food obsessed, but anyway…… whilst we’re waiting for a resolution, it gives you a little time to think. I’m not normally a person who’s given to ordering room service when staying in hotels. It’s expensive, …
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Saabs at Elmia 2011

April 27, 2011 10:17 Line

By: Swade

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The Bilsport Magazine Custom and Performance Motor Show was on at Elmia, in Jönköping, Sweden on the Easter weekend. This is an annual event that attracts huge crowds, with plenty of exciting metal on display for the visitors to peruse. …
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