Saab News

Bring back the Toyota Tarago! The Volkswagen ID Buzz has reignited the retro design boom so here are five iconic models that should be brought back to life

20 Mar 2022 by Tim Nicholson

Volkswagen has just ripped the covers from its retro-referencing ID Buzz people mover and van.The spunky all-electric bus is a modern take on the iconic Kombi (or Transporter, or Bulli, depending on ...Read more

European brands most likely to speed in SA

22 Jun 2015 by Miles Kemp

South Australia's worst leadfoots are at the wheel of luxury European makes like Mercedes, and an industry expert has blamed their high performance for "insulating" drivers' perception of speeds. ...Read more

Saab restarts cars, may return to Australia

3 Dec 2013 by Staff Writers

A new Saab has rolled off the production line for the first time since the former struggling GM brand went bankrupt.Under new owners, Hong Kong-based National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs), Saab has ...Read more

Saab's latest owner plans to start production

23 Aug 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

With NEVS’ acquisition of Saab and some of the bankrupt automaker’s remaining assets complete, the consortium, made up of Chinese and Japanese interests, is now focused on the launch of its first ...Read more

Spyker teases first image of B6 concept

20 Feb 2013 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Spyker, the Dutch sports car manufacturer that once owned Saab, has released the first teaser image of a new sports car concept the company plans to unveil at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on March 5 ...Read more

Saab finds new life

4 Sep 2012 by Neil Dowling

The brand now turns into an all-electric car company with its focus on the Chinese market. The Swede was sold overnight for an undisclosed sum. Buyers are a consortium of Chinese and Japanese ...Read more

Born of the undead

31 Aug 2012 by Paul Pottinger

I may have mentioned a recurring nightmare in which my second car -- gone these many decades after it tried once too often to kill me -- rematerialises.With the dry-mouthed unblinking anxiety that ...Read more

Saab may rise again on Phoenix

28 Aug 2012 by Neil Dowling

Its Netherlands-based parent company Spyker today announced a joint venture with China's Youngman Automobile to build Saab-based cars and an SUV in China. Spyker says it will form two joint ...Read more

Saab warranties won't be honoured

24 Dec 2011 by Neil Dowling

Australia has 816 Saab owners facing a bleak New Year as all company support and warranty has been dissolved. Saab Australia managing director confirmed that Saab's filing for bankruptcy has frozen ...Read more

Saab placed in administration

30 Nov 2011 by Peter Barnwell

Following months of intensive negotiations and a long period of suspended production and tight liquidity situation at Saab Automobile AB, a voluntary decision has been taken to place Saab Great ...Read more

Deal may save Saab

31 Oct 2011 by CarsGuide team

Sinking Saab may have a new lifeline. Saab owner Swedish Automobile (SWAN) - formerly Spyker Cars -- has announced a memorandum of understanding with Pang Da Automobile and Zhejiang Youngman Lotus ...Read more

Saab denied bankruptcy protection

9 Sep 2011 by CarsGuide team

The former General Motors brand has been catapulted closer to financial oblivion after being denied bankruptcy protection. A Swedish court overnight denied the application for bankruptcy ...Read more

Saab PhoeniX wins design award

5 Aug 2011 by CarsGuide team

The struggling Swedish brand’s PhoeniX concept has just been handed the Auto Express design award. ...Read more

Saab deliveries set to start

2 Jun 2011 by Mark Hinchliffe

The Swedish factory is back in action again after months of protracted ownership issues. Saab Cars Australia managing director Stephen Nicholls admits that sales have been "pretty slow". "We're all ...Read more

Saab may be safe ... again

17 May 2011 by Neil Dowling

Since General Motors pulled the pin on it last year, it's recent history reads like a soapie that's full of financial lows and potential highs mixed in with a globetrotting search for a new ...Read more

Saab saviour deal collapses

13 May 2011 by Paul Pottinger

..failing to secure the Beijing government's consent to go ahead. "Since it became clear that Hawtai was not able to obtain all the necessary consents, the parties were forced to terminate the ...Read more

China cash will help Saab

4 May 2011 by Paul Gover

The Swedish brand has struggled for cash since it was sold by General Motors to the Spyker sports car company and its entreprenurial owner Victor Muller, but has now formed a strategic alliance ...Read more

Saab 9-5 arrives in Australia

8 Apr 2011 by Paul Gover

The elegant newcomer faces a huge challenge in rebuilding confidence and sales, but has a lot going for it - including a starting price of $71,900 with a turbodiesel engine. There are three models in ...Read more

PhoeniX points to Saabs future

10 Mar 2011 by Paul Gover

Just like the mythical bird that rises from the ashes, the Swedish PhoeniX is intended to help Saab rise from the collapse of General Motors and soar again as an independent brand. The PhoeniX ...Read more

Saab comeback on track

3 Mar 2011 by Paul Gover

The 9-3 range is already heading back to local showrooms, the 9-5 sedan is set for April, the 9-5 SportCombi will arrive late this year, and the 9-4X SUV will be early in 2012. The Swedish brand only ...Read more

Saab News

Bring back the Toyota Tarago! The Volkswagen ID Buzz has reignited the retro design boom so here are five iconic models that should be brought back to life

European brands most likely to speed in SA

Saab restarts cars, may return to Australia