Monthly Archives: September 2011

Saab 900 Convertible vs Viggen – which is the better weekender?

September 22, 2011 22:31 Line

By: Swade

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The following is a query received here at Inside Saab. I tried to email a reply but it bounced, and I figured it’d be fun to place it here anyway to gather some thoughts from others. I thought it might …
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Saabosphere – links we liked this week

September 22, 2011 22:15 Line

By: Swade

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It’s been another big week or so in the immediate life and times of Saab Automobile. We’re relieved to be in calmer waters now, but we know that there’s a lot of work to be done and we have plans …
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Saab historical vehicles earmarked, but safe

September 22, 2011 15:35 Line

By: Swade

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I went to the Saab Museum this morning to take a look at some recent additions. The recent additions are not vehicles, but little stickers applied to the vehicles that were already there. Click to enlarge —— Utmätt Gods translates …
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Press Release: Saab Automobile To Improve Efficiency As Part Of Business Plan Review

September 21, 2011 16:02 Line

By: Swade

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) has launched an efficiency improvement initiative as part of a broader review of the company’s business plan for 2012 and beyond, aiming at creating a more flexible …
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My own reflections on today’s positive news……

September 21, 2011 15:14 Line

By: Swade

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It’s a strange feeling, to celebrate entering a process that most companies would prefer to avoid. However, it gives you an idea as to how beaten down Saab has been in the public’s mind (and in our own, to some …
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Press Release: Saab Automobile Voluntary Reorganization Filing Approved

September 21, 2011 13:33 Line

By: Swade

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB and its subsidiaries Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB (collectively Saab Automobile) received approval for their proposal for voluntary reorganization from the Court of Appeal in …
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Reorg: Yes.

September 21, 2011 13:08 Line

By: Swade

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We’ve just heard that the Swedish court has approved our appeal, and thereby granted us reorganisation status. This decision will provide stability that’s much needed as we get things together in advance of our dealing with Chinese partners in the …
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Follow-up: Why we shouldn’t call the next Saab the “9-3″

September 21, 2011 11:37 Line

By: Swade

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When I posted a few days ago about my personal preference for the next new Saab to be called the 900 rather than the 9-3, I was expecting a little bit of controversy and criticism – and it certainly came …
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Press Release: Saab Automobile And Saab Automobile Powertrain Dispute Union Bankruptcy Filings

September 20, 2011 16:38 Line

By: Swade

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB and Saab Automobile Powertrain AB (collectively Saab Automobile) have officially disputed the bankruptcy filings by two Swedish unions with the District Court in Vänersborg, Sweden. Both companies argue they …
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Video Series: A History of Saab

September 20, 2011 10:43 Line

By: Swade

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Bookmark this page. You’re going to want to come back to it, trust me. The following video series was posted on Youtube a few days ago. Whilst it’s called “Saab History 1946-2006″ it seems to cover the earliest days, then …
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