Author Archives: Swade

SWAN, SAAB AUTOMOBILE AND PANG DA RESPOND TO MEDIA REPORTS

October 12, 2011 11:56 Line

By: Swade

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Zeewolde, The Netherlands, 12 October 2011 – Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) and Pang Da Automobile Trade Co., Ltd (Pang Da) have taken notice of media reports questioning the validity of the partnership agreements between Swan, Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) …
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A post about nothing

October 10, 2011 11:14 Line

By: Swade

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Hi all, We’ve received a few comments, and a few submissions via the contact page, asking for some clarification as to what’s being reported in various press outlets right now. If you’re a regular Inside Saab reader, you’ll know that …
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News from Asia – Saab 9-5 named COTY in Singapore, 9-3 Griffins arrive and leave in Taiwan

October 7, 2011 19:17 Line

By: Swade

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We’ve had some good news from Asia in the last few days. Very encouraging indeed. On top of the Saab 9-4x being shortlisted for Truck of the Year in the United States, the Saab 9-5 has just been awarded a …
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I want my Saab!

October 6, 2011 20:29 Line

By: Swade

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This hurts, but it also puts a smile on your face. One of our dealers in Holland, Jaap T, sent this to me earlier today. He has a wonderful repeat client, one who even extended his lease in the hope …
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Saab 9-4x short-listed for 2012 North American Truck of the Year

October 5, 2011 19:35 Line

By: Swade

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There’s some great news for the Saab 9-4x this week. The new Saab crossover has not only enjoyed some fantastic reviews since being released earlier this year, it’s now been shortlisted for the 2012 North American Truck of the Year …
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IntSaab 2012 (Belgium) website now online

October 5, 2011 8:18 Line

By: Swade

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If you’ve not been to an IntSaab meeting, 2012 is a great opportunity to consider going for the first time. The Belgians are certifiably Saab crazy being so centrally located within Europe, IntSaab 2012 is sure to have a great …
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Saabosphere – holiday edition

October 4, 2011 9:59 Line

By: Swade

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I’m on vacation until the 11th, so things will be quieter around here this week. Here are a few quick links of things you should see around the web. I’ll be back in full swing on the 12th. Enjoy your …
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Quick Drive – Saab 9-3 Griffin

October 3, 2011 18:53 Line

By: Swade

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Last week I finally took a long-overdue opportunity to drive the latest iteration of the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, the 9-3 Griffin. The 9-3 SS is a car that’s being regarded by some as a tag-along car in Saab’s range. …
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SaabsUnited Octoberfest – Trollhattan

October 2, 2011 16:45 Line

By: Swade

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On Saturday, October 1st, I attended the inaugural Octoberfest organised by Saab enthusiast website, Saabs United. The event was based at ANA, the Saab dealership here in Trollhattan. Scheduled events in the daytime programme included a Saab 9-4x vehicle demonstration, …
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Inside Saab Q&A – The Answers (part 1)

September 30, 2011 13:38 Line

By: Swade

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Earlier this week, we invited readers and Facebook fans to submit questions to Saab for responses. We now have responses for most of those questions, provided below. NOTES: A big proportion of Saab’s future is contingent upon an approval process …
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