Archive for the ‘Saab’ Category

On passing a motor show in Detroit in 2011 it was announced that co-operation of the North American division Saab Cars North America with the Swiss tuning company Hirsch Performance AG, working on finalizing the Saab cars.

Previously, the tuner offers its services only in Europe, and now they can benefit buyers from the United States. The key point, which is celebrated in the press release, is to maintain a full warranty of the cars that have been fine-tuning specialists from Hirsch Performance.

Among the improvements include an increase in power 2, 0 and 2, 8-liter engine by 30 hp Models Saab 9-3 and 9-5. Also, customers can order a sports exhaust system, one of two proprietary set of wheels, stiffer springs and a small aerodynamic package, which includes a different grille, carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser.

Also tuners from Hirsch Performance willing to make a few strokes in the interior of the Saab, from aluminum pedals and carbon fiber dash trim – leather upholstery to the seats. The cost of these improvements is being cleared.

23/12/2009 - Will the Father Christmas pass to Sweden this year? Whereas the very new truck Saab 9-5 has just been tested by EuroNCAP which allotted 5 stars for its high level safety to him, the future of the Swedish car manufacturer remains very dubious.

Spyker is the last candidate on the rows for a repurchase of the firm and thinks of obtaining the required funds with the operation. The top-of-the-range specialist maintains nevertheless his buyout offer while waiting for an answer of General Motors, which pursues for the moment its strategy of progressive dismantling… Read the rest of this entry »

My introduction to the Saab 9-3 Viggen came at the ungodly hour of 3:30 a.m. My husband and I were headed from downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado to the Pikes Peak Toll Road. It’s a short, but great ride in that it offers a nice selection of roads (city streets, highway and a twisting mountain road that climbs to over 14,000 feet). Armed with coffee, a road map and the qualifying order for the cars, we headed down to the hotel parking garage.

Saab had brought a small group of journalists to Colorado to cover the 78th Pikes Peak Hill Climb, where Saab rally race driver Per Eklund was competing for the first time. The qualifying portion of the race required us to be in our chosen spectator positions before sunrise. An array of 9-3 Viggens and 9-5 Aero Wagons had been supplied as transportation while we were in town and all were parked on the third floor of the garage. Read the rest of this entry »

It was fifty years ago, precisely January 16, 1950, when the first Saab 92 cars were ready for the delivery in Trollhattan, Sweden. Saab, the acronym for Swedish Aircraft Company Limited, was a well-known aircraft manufacturer who had decided to produce cars as a way to supplement its production. The Saab 92 marked the beginning of a history that included some innovative technical advances and a name in the world of motorsports. Read the rest of this entry »

The latest indecision on what will be the future of Saab have fallen and now GM has officially declared the sale of the Swedish brand.

What Saab certainly not the only brand that will be sold, but we also find Hummer, Pontiac and Saturn. At this point in a few months, GM will be in a smaller version, as in itself will only see the brands Opel, Chevrolet, Corvette and Buick, but do not miss Read the rest of this entry »

The Saab 9-3 offers a powerful turbo-charged V6 and a choice of three different body styles, a four-door then, a convertible and a wagon. Whichever body style, the 9-3 delivers a Sporty driving experience. These cars handle well, Read the rest of this entry »

For nearly 50 years, Saab has offered savvy buyers a unique alternative to the mainstream European ago. Turbo Charging, front-wheel drive and cutting-edge safety technology have made Saab’s popular with those living in northern clim, whether in Canada or the United States. Read the rest of this entry »

The 9-3 is the bread-and-butter line-up of the Saab brand, with three body styles and multiple drive train to mix and match. The Saab 9-3 received major restyling for 2008. For 2009, the 9-3 gets detail improvements and a broader range. Read the rest of this entry »