Monthly Archives: October 2011

On a personal note….

October 21, 2011 20:54 Line

By: Swade

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I’ve got admit, this situation is wearing me down. I’m sure that the vast majority of you are aware of my history with Saabs United as its former owner, editor, gopher and whatever. SU remains the most active Saab enthusiast …
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Press Release: ONGOING DISCUSSIONS WITH PANG DA AND YOUNGMAN

October 21, 2011 18:42 Line

By: Swade

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Zeewolde, The Netherlands, 21 October 2011 – Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) confirms that a new offer, constituting a direct purchase of the shares of Saab Automobile AB and Saab Great Britain Ltd, was made by Pang Da and Youngman. The …
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Coverage from the last 24 hours of Saab news

October 21, 2011 0:52 Line

By: Swade

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A few pieces from the web that I think people should check out as they try to digest the news from today…….. Firstly, there’s an interview with Saab CEO Victor Muller on Radio P4 West, from Sweden. It’s in English. …
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What’s happening at Inside Saab (the blog)

October 20, 2011 23:14 Line

By: Swade

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Hi all, I’m currently back in my home country, Australia, which is why the second press release from last night was posted by Ludvig, my colleague at Saab. That explains some of the quietness around here the last few days. …
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Press Release: Swedish Automobile Informed By Administrator Of Application To Terminate Voluntary Reorganization

October 20, 2011 18:06 Line

By: Ludvig

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces it has been informed that the administrator of the reorganization, Mr. Guy Lofalk, will apply for termination of the voluntary reorganization of Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) and two subsidiaries at the Swedish …
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Press Release: Swedish Automobile Received Commitment From North Street Capital On Funding

October 20, 2011 14:40 Line

By: Swade

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Trollhättan, Sweden: Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces it has received a commitment from North Street Capital, LP (North Street) on the funding of Swan and Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile). The offer consists of the following transactions: Subscription to 2,386,635 …
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What our design chief did in his previous job….

October 19, 2011 4:25 Line

By: Swade

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I saw this earlier today and just had to share….. Our design chief, Jason Castriota, has done some very cool things in the past. This very exclusive, one-off Lancia Stratos is one of them. Yes, this car was done by …
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Saab staff driving Saabs

October 18, 2011 11:26 Line

By: Swade

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Many of our staff get to drive new Saab vehicles as part of their daily routine. A lot of them are testing vehicle components, or they might have a car assigned to their area for use. There’s a quite a …
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Fan Week: Mitchell Saab beauty contest

October 17, 2011 12:37 Line

By: Swade

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The summer events program for car enthusiasts in North America is coming to a close now that winter draws nearer. Last weekend, Mitchell Saab in Connecticut held it’s 30th annual Swedish beauty contest along with it’s sister Volvo dealership. Steve …
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Fan Week – Some Saab appreciation in a new found land

October 16, 2011 21:42 Line

By: Swade

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I know we have some Saab fans in Canada as I’ve met a few of them in my travels. There’s a small but hardcore group out in the Pacific Northwest and I can well remember the large group from Toronto …
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