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Back in the corporate heydays of GM, before the Detroit automaker went bust, the General would re-badge just about anything it could get its hands on if it were to make a fast buck without breaking a sweat.
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- Breaking: Saab Files For Bankruptcy, Aims To Be Independent
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- Subaru Launches Limited Edition Legacy Premium In Japan
Another day, another special edition model from Subaru. This time the Japanese firm turned its attention on the Legacy sedan (2.0 GT and 2.5i) and Legacy Outback (2.5i and 2.5XT) that are offered in Japan in a new limited production version called “Premiumâ€....
- Saab 9-3 Turbo X: Frankfurt Debut For Special Version
Celebrating their 30th anniversary of turbocharged models, Saab announced that they will stage the debut of a limited edition version of the recently revised 9-3 (see here) at the Frankfurt Show in September. According to the Swedes, the 9-3 Turbo X will...
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Saab 9-6: Subaru-Based Crossover Prototype Comes out of the Closet
Back in the corporate heydays of GM, before the Detroit automaker went bust, the General would re-badge just about anything it could get its hands on if it were to make a fast buck without breaking a sweat.
This lazy corporate mentality was not only limited to GM’s American products but it spread throughout the entire company. Saab and even Subaru were subjected to this crude process, which was mostly limited to swapping badges and grilles.
When GM controlled the fate of Saab and held a 20 percent share of Subaru, the Detroit company's executive gurus came up with the bright idea of re-badging Subaru models as higher-end Saabs and selling them for a premium.
Read more »- Baic Unveils A Raft Of Concepts In Beijing Including The Saab-based C70g And V12-powered C90l
China's state owned Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) brought along a host of concept models to the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, though none stood out more than the C90L, a 5.2 meter long executive limousine with suicide doors and a V12 powertrain. Also...
- Saab Denies Reports That It Is Seeking Court Protection - For Now
As the days go by without a viable solution to Saab's worsening financial problems, the closer the company gets to its breaking point. Today, Sweden's public radio (Sveriges Radio) ran a report citing unnamed sources that said Saab's parent...
- Breaking: Saab Files For Bankruptcy, Aims To Be Independent
General Motors' loss-making Swedish subsidiary Saab filed for bankruptcy on Friday after it was cut loose by the American company as part of its deep restructuring plan. Under the Swedish law, the reorganization is a self-managed process headed by...
- Subaru Launches Limited Edition Legacy Premium In Japan
Another day, another special edition model from Subaru. This time the Japanese firm turned its attention on the Legacy sedan (2.0 GT and 2.5i) and Legacy Outback (2.5i and 2.5XT) that are offered in Japan in a new limited production version called “Premiumâ€....
- Saab 9-3 Turbo X: Frankfurt Debut For Special Version
Celebrating their 30th anniversary of turbocharged models, Saab announced that they will stage the debut of a limited edition version of the recently revised 9-3 (see here) at the Frankfurt Show in September. According to the Swedes, the 9-3 Turbo X will...