Saab 9-5 Sedan, 2010

Saab 9-5 Sedan, 2010   The clean, sculpted shape embraces the purity of Scandinavian design and its dramatic wraparound window graphic echoes Saab's aviation heritage. With frontal styling inspired by the award-winning Saab Aero X Concept car and a muscular, low-slung stance, the new Saab 9-5 heralds the introduction of a bold, more expressive design language.The array of high-tech features on

New Saab 9-5 SportCombi Spotted Strolling Out in the Open

Saab recently gave us our first taste of the new 9-5 SportCombi with the release of a single teaser photo, but today, Saabsunited member Djup Strupe spotted the station wagon model out in the open, apparently somewhere near the firm's headquarters in Trollhättan, Sweden. The specific example is said to be an Aero TTiD model, which probably means it's powered by the same 190HP 2.0-liter turbo

Saab Officials Confident that 2011 will be a Turning Point in the Company’s History

Saab sold just 31,696 cars globally in 2010, after having cut its sales target from 45,000 to 30,000-35,000 vehicles, due to the restructuring of the brand’s supplier base. However, with fourth quarter (2010) sales up 129% compared to 2009, Chairman Victor Mullen believes that Saab “is firmly establishing itself as an independent car manufacturer”. Read more »

China's BAIC Working with Pininfarina on Saab-based Model, Confirms Interest in the Italian Design House

Photo: BAW C71 from 2010 Beijing ShowYesterday, we brought you photos and details about a new and very Mercedes-Benz B-Class-like model from BAIC or Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp. Today, we have more news on the Chinese automaker as a media report citing an unnamed executive from the company claims that BAIC is working with Italian engineering and design specialist Pininfarina on a new

Saab Signs Deal to Return to China Market in 2011

Maintaining a presence in China is vital for any automaker these days, even more so for a company like Saab that is struggling to make a comeback after almost going down this year. The Swedish automaker signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with China Automobile Trading Co. LTD (CATC), which will allow the firm to re-enter the Chinese market after a three-year hiatus, as Saab's previous

Two 2011 Saab 9-5 Sedans Reportedly Burst in Flames in Sweden

Östgöta Corren, a Swedish daily newspaper, is reporting that two new 2011MY Saab 9-5 Saloons recently caught on fire in similar circumstances, in the same area and within a short time frame. The incident with the 9-5 pictured here with the burnt engine compartment and the large hole in the hood took place in Sweden last Friday. Read more »

Korean Designer Mixes Science and Nature in a Saab Sports Sedan Concept for 2025

Earlier this year, Swedish automaker Saab was saved from the scrapheap by Spyker and a loan from the European Investment Bank. In spite of this, nothing much has changed. The stylish new 9-5 has gone on sale overseas, with the 9-4X crossover following in Q2 2011. And the aging 9-3 trundles on, blissfully unaware that anything has happened. Korean design student Youngho Jong is looking towards

Saab Announces 9-5 Specification Upgrades for the UK Market

Saab UK has announced some specification upgrades for its new 9-5 saloon series and more specifically, the Vector SE models. To sweeten the deal for buyers, the Swedish automaker has equipped the Vector SE with full leather upholstery, instead of a leather and textile mix, and larger 18-inch Carve wheels, which replace the 17-inch Blade alloys, without increasing the price. Read more »

GM Cuts U.S. SAAB Warranty to Four-Years or 50,000 Miles

As part of its never-ending cost cutting scheme, General Motors announced to its dealers that it has reduced the warranty terms on all Saabs sold in the United States from five-years or 100,000 miles to four-years or 50,000 miles. Surprisingly, the reduced warranty is effective immediately. Luckily for Saab dealers, GM decided to continue to offer free scheduled maintenance for three-years or

GM Cuts U.S. SAAB Warranty to Four-Years or 50,000 Miles

As part of its never-ending cost cutting scheme, General Motors announced to its dealers that it has reduced the warranty terms on all Saabs sold in the United States from five-years or 100,000 miles to four-years or 50,000 miles. Surprisingly, the reduced warranty is effective immediately. Luckily for Saab dealers, GM decided to continue to offer free scheduled maintenance for three-years or

Saab Offers XWD Option to 9-3 2.0-liter Turbo Models

Saab is using this week’s British Motor Show to introduce the all-new 9-3 2.0T XWD. The Swedish carmaker’s fully automatic, all-wheel-drive system that was previously available only on the top-of-the-line 9-3 2.8 V6 Turbo, will be offered as an option for the 9-3 2.0-liter Turbo 210Hp Aero Saloon and SportWagon models. Additionally, buyers of both 9-3 variants can also opt for a sports chassis

Saab Offers XWD Option to 9-3 2.0-liter Turbo Models

Saab is using this week’s British Motor Show to introduce the all-new 9-3 2.0T XWD. The Swedish carmaker’s fully automatic, all-wheel-drive system that was previously available only on the top-of-the-line 9-3 2.8 V6 Turbo, will be offered as an option for the 9-3 2.0-liter Turbo 210Hp Aero Saloon and SportWagon models. Additionally, buyers of both 9-3 variants can also opt for a sports chassis

2010 Chevy Cruze, Cadillac SRX, Saab 9-4x & Buick Equinox Images Revealed by GM

Aside from announcing that GM will improve its economic situation through 2009 by laying off salaried workers, suspending future dividends on common stock, cutting truck production and selling many assets, the company’s CEO Rick Wagoner also let out the first photos of the 2010 Chevy Cruze, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Saab 9-4x and 2010 Chevy Equinox. Furthermore, Wagoner revealed that 18 of GM’s

2010 Chevy Cruze, Cadillac SRX, Saab 9-4x & Buick Equinox Images Revealed by GM

Aside from announcing that GM will improve its economic situation through 2009 by laying off salaried workers, suspending future dividends on common stock, cutting truck production and selling many assets, the company’s CEO Rick Wagoner also let out the first photos of the 2010 Chevy Cruze, 2010 Cadillac SRX, 2010 Saab 9-4x and 2010 Chevy Equinox. Furthermore, Wagoner revealed that 18 of GM’s

Saab 9-3x Crossover Scooped Alongside 9-4x SUV

These grainy pictures of the Saab 9-3x crossover sitting near the production version of the 9-4x SUV were scanned from a video taken during a presentation event by the guys over at Trollhatan Saab. Although the video images don’t really reveal much of the production version of the 9-4x SUV, we get a pretty decent picture of the 9-3x Crossover which is expected to debut at this year’s Paris Show

Saab 9-3x Crossover Scooped Alongside 9-4x SUV

These grainy pictures of the Saab 9-3x crossover sitting near the production version of the 9-4x SUV were scanned from a video taken during a presentation event by the guys over at Trollhatan Saab. Although the video images don’t really reveal much of the production version of the 9-4x SUV, we get a pretty decent picture of the 9-3x Crossover which is expected to debut at this year’s Paris Show

Saab 9-5 Turbo Special Edition

Swedish car manufacturer Saab has announced the launch of a new Special Edition version of its 9-5 model for the UK market. Called the “9-5 Turbo Edition”, it features a number of added extras including 17 inch, five spoke alloy wheels, leather sport seats heated both front and rear, electric driver’s seat, and headlight washers. There are two specifications available, the 9-5 Turbo Edition -

Saab 9-5 Turbo Special Edition

Swedish car manufacturer Saab has announced the launch of a new Special Edition version of its 9-5 model for the UK market. Called the “9-5 Turbo Edition”, it features a number of added extras including 17 inch, five spoke alloy wheels, leather sport seats heated both front and rear, electric driver’s seat, and headlight washers. There are two specifications available, the 9-5 Turbo Edition -

Saab 9-5 Turbo Special Edition

Swedish car manufacturer Saab has announced the launch of a new Special Edition version of its 9-5 model for the UK market. Called the “9-5 Turbo Edition”, it features a number of added extras including 17 inch, five spoke alloy wheels, leather sport seats heated both front and rear, electric driver’s seat, and headlight washers. There are two specifications available, the 9-5 Turbo Edition -

57,389 Saab 9-5 Models Recalled

Faulty A-pillar trims are the reason behind a relatively large recall of MY 2002-2009 Saab 9-5 models. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), during compliance testing, one of the upper interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard's requirements. In other words, occupants could hurt their heads in the event of an accident. Saab dealers will