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First Saab 9-4X Rolls Off Assembly Line in Mexico
It's been a rough ride for Saab's 9-4X, but the very first production model has now rolled off the assembly line at General Motors' Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico, just three months after the compact crossover was unveiled last November at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show. “This is a great day for Saab,†said Jonsson. “The arrival of the 9-4X is another important step in the fulfillment of our business plan. This sporty and distinctive product will significantly broaden the appeal of our brand and give us access to an important new vehicle segment that is still growing, particularly in the United States.â€
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Honda Begins Mass Production Of All-new 2013 Accord At Ohio Plant [w/videos]
The first series production version of the all-important and all-new 2013 Accord rolled off the assembly line at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant in the state of Ohio on Monday, August 20. The Accord has been in continuous production at the Marysville...
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Saab Targets Chinese And Russian Markets, Unlikely To Develop A Diesel 9-4x
Saab has revealed plans to begin distribution to China and Russia. Deals for both countries will be signed before the end of the year, while Saab is also pondering the assembly of cars in the Far East. In other news, the Swedish maker also said that...
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Saab 9-4x Crossover Spied In Production Form Prior To Los Angeles Debut
Here are some snapshots of the next Saab vehicle to help justify the brand's survival, the 9-4X crossover. Seen here in production guise before its LA Auto Show debut in November (unless Saab surprises us in Paris...), what we've got is a nice,...
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First Pre-production 2012 Opel Ampera Ev Rolls Off The Line
The first pre-production 2012 Opel Ampera, or the European market version of the Chevrolet Volt, rolled off the line at GM's assembly plant in Warren, Michigan, on Friday, April 23, marking an important milestone in the project. General Motors said...
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Saab Restarts Production At Trollhättan, First Cars Under Spyker Ownership Roll Off The Line
Heralding a new era for Saab as an independent company freed from the shackles of General Motors, the first cars of the Swedish automaker under the loving arms of Spyker Cars and its CEO Victor Muller rolled off the production line today at the firm's...
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