Home | News | Road Tests The Saab 9-5 was discontinued at the Swedish brand's bankruptcy. However, there is no doubt that it is one mighty fine car. NEWS INDEX:   Saab Home > News > Spyker > Saab Saab may be back! 14th June, 2012 In parallel with EV conversion of the Saab 9-3, an all-new model will be developed, based on additional cutting-edge technology from Japan using the 'Phoenix' platform ..... more Saab now bankrupt 26th December, 2011 The financially troubled Swedish car maker had been negotiating with two Chinese companies to take-over Saab Automobile. However, General Motors (the previous owner of Saab) continued to have a say on who, if anyone, could use GM technology in Saab products ..... more Saab 9-5 released 15th April, 2011 Now available in Australia, the new Saab 9-5 signals the commencement of a new era for the Saab brand. Sleek, sophisticated and, dare we say it, unmistakably Saab. The new model combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and brings a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment ..... more Saab 9-3 Convertible Independence Edition 1st March, 2011 Saab is celebrating the first anniversary of its independence away from GM by launching an exclusive Independence Edition of its 9-3 Convertible in Europe ..... more Saab 9-4X production begins 20th February, 2011 Production of the Saab 9-4X cross-over begun at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico on 14th February, 2011. Saab Automobile President & CEO Jan Åke Jonsson was on hand to see production begin just three months after the 9-4X was unveiled at the 2010 Los Angeles Motor Show last November ..... more New Saab 9-5 SportCombi 20th January, 2011 It shares the sedan’s bold, Aero X-inspired looks and features an extended, falling roof-line which culminates in a steeply raked rear screen flanked by signature Saab ‘wraparound’ window glazing ..... more Top of page Saab 9-4 for 2011 19th October, 2010 Sporty to drive, the Saab 9-4X is aligned in looks and size between the 9-3X and new 9-5 saloon. Outside and inside, it communicates its Saab identity with clean, uncluttered design and signature motifs, such as its wraparound-effect windshield, ice block lighting theme, driver-focused cockpit and flexible cargo handling ..... more Saab prepares for post-GM success 7th October, 2010 “Australia and New Zealand are vital to Saab’s representation in the Asia-Pacific region. We look forward to relaunching the Saab brand in Australasia next year with exciting new products like the new 9-5 Sedan, 9-4X and 9-5 SportCombi” ..... more Saab to take BMW engines 30th September, 2010 Overnight, Saab Automobile and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in the next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engines from 2012 ..... more Saab's Electric Vehicle 19th September, 2010 Making its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show next month, the Saab 9-3 ePower is the prototype for a test fleet of 70 vehicles which will participate in extensive field trials in Sweden early next year. This all-electric family estate represents an important step forward for Saab’s pursuit of delivering cleaner and sustainable mobility solutions ..... more History repeated: Saab for Mille Miglia 30th April, 2010 Italian hillsides are about to reverberate again to the distinctive crackle of a Saab two-stroke engine ..... more Saab production resumes 25th March, 2010 The production lines at Saab Automobile’s state-of-the-art Trollhättan plant began rolling again on Monday 22nd March 2010, heralding a new era for the Swedish premium car maker ..... more Spyker acquire Saab 24th February, 2010 Spyker Cars N.V. and General Motors (GM) confirmed overnight that they have finalised the 'deal' for Spyker to purchase Saab Automobile AB from GM. The transfer of ownership took place at 16:30 on 23rd February, 2010 ..... more Spyker purchase Saab 27th January, 2010 Saab's immediate future is secure ..... more Saab future still in balance 10th January, 2010 GM continues to plan for the "orderly wind down" of Saab at the same time as claims to be evaluating several offers ..... more Top of page New Saab 9-5 Sedan 27th August, 2009 Sleek, sophisticated and unmistakably Saab, it combines stand-out looks with advanced technologies and will bring a fresh alternative choice to the premium sedan segment when sales start in 2010 ..... more General Motors and Koenigsegg Reach Tentative Agreement on Saab 16th June, 2009 General Motors and Koenigsegg today confirmed the details of a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of Saab Automobile AB that secures Saab’s future ..... more Hear Chris Goodsell Talk Motoring On Radio & Internet ..... more Rally Legend Erik Carlsson Celebrates 80th Birthday 30th March, 2009 An ebullient character, full of stories and anecdotes laced with a Swedish charm for understatement, Erik continues to ‘live his dream’ ..... more Saab Extends Flex-Fuel BioPower and Two-Stage Diesel Across the Range 26th February, 2009 Saab BioPower combines turbocharging with the use of E85 fuel to deliver increased engine power and improved performance, as well as reduced CO2 emissions ..... more Saab Introduces Upgraded V6 Engines and New XWD Models 25th February, 2009 Saab’s widely acclaimed all-wheel-drive system – Saab XWD (cross wheel drive) – is given broader appeal and is now available in the latest 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan and SportCombi models ..... more Saab 9-3X To Make Global Debut At Geneva Motor Show 12th February, 2009 With distinctive looks, a versatile SportCombi body, higher stance and advanced all-wheel drive technology, the 9-3X offers fuel efficiency and functional storage without limiting the kinds of roads that need to be driven. It is the ideal alternative to large and heavy crossovers or SUVs ..... more Top of page Saab 9-3 Keep IIHS Top Honours Secure 30th November, 2008 The entire 2009 Saab 9-3 line-up, including the 4-door Sport Sedan, 5-door SportCombi and 2-door Convertible has again earned the Top Safety Pick Award in the mid-size category from America's Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ..... more ROAD TEST Saab 9-3 Aero TTiD 17th November, 2008 New Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible Arrives 17th November, 2008 For the first time in Australia, the Aero convertible will feature the 1.9-litre, 132 kW TTiD diesel engine in addition to the 2.8-litre, 206 kW V6 Turbo and both engine variants can be matched to six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions ..... more Saab 9-X Air Redefines Convertible Design 21st September, 2008 Featuring a unique Canopy Top and a wraparound glasshouse that includes the rear screen, the 9-X Air breaks the mould of conventional convertible design by offering four-seat accommodation within the close-coupled proportions of a sports car ..... more Self-Catering Accommodation in Denmark, WA ..... more New Saab 9-3 Aero the Torque of the Town 21st May, 2008 Super efficient and powerful, the 9-3 Aero TTiD boasts a unique two-stage turbocharging system, which was a world ‘first’ in the premium car segment ..... more Limited Edition Saab Turbo X Ready For Take Off 2nd May, 2008 Saab Australia has announced pricing for the eagerly awaited all-wheel-drive limited edition performance Saab Turbo X ..... more Saab 9-X BioHybrid Boosting Efficiency in Compact Design and Performance 5th March, 2008 The Saab 9-X BioHybrid concept is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful customers who seek progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications, all in a sporty, fun-to-drive package ..... more United Forces Deliver E85 Motoring First in Brisbane 1st February, 2008 Swedish car maker Saab has joined forces with United Petroleum to help switch on Australia’s first commercially available E85 fuel pumps ..... more 9-4X BioPower Crossover Concept Signals Saab Product Expansion 17th January, 2008 The Saab 9-4X BioPower Concept, displayed at the 2008 Detroit Motor Show, confirms Saab’s plans to enter the growing crossover segment with a dynamic, driver-focused vehicle inspired by Scandinavian design values and respect for our environment ..... more Top of page New Saab 9-3 Range Renewable, Economical, Responsible 5th November, 2007 Saab has launched the new 9-3, the first range of vehicles in Australia to give drivers a choice of either renewable bioethanol, economical diesel or petrol powered engines ..... more ROAD TEST Saab 9-5 Linear SportEstate 31st October, 2007 Saab Launches Australia’s First Ethanol Car 19th October, 2007 Saab, a global leader in renewable fuels, has launched Australia’s first ethanol-fueled production car ..... more Saab Turbo X Touches Down in Australia 14th October, 2007 Making its first appearance in Australia, Turbo X, Saab’s exciting new all-wheel drive performance car, made its local debut on Thursday at the Sydney Motor Show ..... more Saab Turbo X - Saab unleashes 21st century Black Turbo 13th September, 2007 Saab celebrates three decades of leadership in turbocharging at this year’s Frankfurt International Motor Show by launching the Saab Turbo X, a driver-focused performance car that sets new standards for the brand ..... more Saab Black Turbo Returns 20th August, 2007 Saab will go ‘back to the future’ at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show by evoking the iconic appeal of its classic ‘Black Turbo’ models ..... more New Saab 9-3 For 2008: Featuring Leading AWD Technology, Advanced Turbo Diesel 19th June, 2007 The new Saab 9-3 range features bold, more assertive looks, reflecting a series of powertrain improvements that include the introduction of all-wheel-drive and more powerful diesel, petrol and BioPower (E85) engines ..... more Saab Celebrates 60 Years 8th June, 2007 Saab enthusiasts from all over the world are gathering in the Swedish town of Trollhättan this weekend, to celebrate Saab’s 60th anniversary as a car manufacturer ..... more Saab 9-3 Convertible Receives Top Crash Test Honours from IIHS 5th June, 2007 The Saab 9-3 Convertible has earned the 2007 Top Safety Pick award for open-top models in crash tests conducted by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 9-3 Convertible joins the 9-3 Sport Sedan, which has received top honours three-years running, in receiving this top IIHS accolade ..... more Saab 9-3 Range For 2008 18th May, 2007 The 2008 Saab 9-3 range will feature bold styling, inspired by the award-winning Aero X concept car and cutting edge technology for greater driving appeal ..... more Saab at Adelaide Motor Show 26th March, 2007 Saab is making a return to the Adelaide Motor Show after an absence of almost a decade ..... more Saab Adds BioPower to Entire 9-3 Range 12th March, 2007 Saab’s successful BioPower concept – combining increased performance and reduced fossil CO2 emissions – will be rolled out across the 9-3 range, including Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible ..... more Iced Saab 23rd February, 2007 Saab customers, VIP guests and dealers from all over the world are being greeted with ‘a cab on the rocks’ when they arrive for the Saab Ice Experience event at Sweden’s world famous ICE HOTEL ..... more Saab 9-5 BioPower 100 Concept Premieres at Geneva 15th February, 2007 Saab will give sustainable motoring a performance boost at next month’s Geneva Motor Show when it unveils its latest BioPower technology – the first production-based engine to be optimised for pure bioethanol (E100) fuel ..... more Hummer H3 Arrives In July! 14th February, 2007 The wait is over – Australian customers can now order the new Hummer H3 with the model line-up, pricing, retail network and management team confirmed ..... more Strong Global Growth for Saab in 2006 24th January, 2007 Saab achieved its best-ever global and European sales results last year, with growth of 5.4 per cent compared to 2005 ..... more Saab Lands First Ethanol Car in Australia 18th January, 2007 A real-world demonstration programme of the first ethanol production car in Australia, Saab BioPower, has began in Queensland ..... more Saab Launches Australia’s First Diesel Convertible 17th January, 2007 Saab’s iconic soft-top can add the title of Australia’s first diesel convertible to its list of achievements with the 9-3 TiD Convertible now on sale ..... more Saab Goes Carbon Neutral 14th January, 2007 Saab will become the first ‘carbon neutral’ car brand in Australia in 2007 with the carbon emissions of every new Saab vehicle sold to be offset by the planting of new trees ..... more Top of page One Million Miles in a Saab? Get a New One from Saab - For Free 20th December, 2006 Saab USA is announcing that it will offer a free new Saab to any U.S. customer who covers one million miles (or more) in a Saab that he or she originally purchased new ..... more Queensland Premier Trials Australia’s First Ethanol Car 6th December, 2006 Saab Australia this week welcomed the Queensland Government’s commitment to trial Australia’s first ethanol production car, Saab BioPower, with the vehicle joining QFleet in January ..... more Saab 9-3 Sedan Earns IIHS 2007 Top Honours 23rd November, 2006 In America, the Saab 9-3 Sedan has earned 2007 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick Award in the mid-size car category ..... more Saab Collects Top Design Trophy 21st November, 2006 The stunning Saab Aero X Concept has been crowned 'Concept Car of the Year' by Autocar, Britain's longest-established car magazine ..... more ROAD TEST Saab 9-3 Linear SportCombi 19th November, 2006 Saab 96 to Compete in 2006 La Carrera Panamericana 9th November, 2006 A classic 1960 Saab 96 rally car has left its homeland, Sweden, headed for Southern Mexico to compete in the grueling 19th La Carrera Panamericana (The Mexican Road Race) ..... more Saab 9-3 Extends its Sporty Driver Focus 29h October, 2006 Saab’s trademark cockpit-inspired driving environment is enhanced in the new 2007 model year 9-3 range which also introduces a new ‘Linear Sport’ model ..... more Europe's Saab 9-3 Range for 2007 4th October, 2006 The view from the driver's seat is the main focus of the 2007 model year enhancements to the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible ranges ..... more Saab Sonett Celebrates 50 Years 3rd October, 2006 The Saab Sonett sports car was originally named after the Swedish expression “så nätt”, meaning “so neat”. Now, half a century after the launch of the first generation, the Sonett is known the world over as Saab’s quintessential two-seat sport car ..... more Big plans for Saab BioPower in Australia 5th September, 2006 Saab BioPower, the best selling environmentally friendly vehicle in Sweden, is on its way to Australia to promote the benefits of ethanol, a renewable alternative fuel ..... more Saab Diesel Confirmed for Australia 31st August, 2006 Saab is expanding its product offering in Australia with the addition of the diesel range of 9-3 TiD vehicles ..... more Saab Icon celebrates 20 Years 24th August, 2006 The iconic Saab convertible turns 20 this year and to celebrate Saab is launching a limited edition 20th Anniversary Convertible ..... more America's Saab Enthusiasts Head for the Adirondacks 18th August, 2006 Saab owners and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate their passion for their cars and the Saab brand at the 24th annual North American Saab Owners Convention ..... more Saab Record Sales Result - Locally and Globally 10th July, 2006 Saab has become the fastest growing premium car brand in Australia this year ..... more New Director For Saab Australia and New Zealand 24th May, 2006 Saab has announced the appointment of Parveen Batish to the role of Director – Saab Australia and New Zealand ..... more GM Opens New European Design Centre 15th May, 2006 As part of General Motors’ continued focus on further strengthening product development, it, last week, opened a new European Design Centre in Rüsselsheim ..... more New Saab 9-5 1st May, 2006 The new Saab 9-5 combines bold, contemporary styling and more dynamic ride and handling, beginning a new chapter for this well established model ..... more Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept 3rd April, 2006 The innovative Saab BioPower Hybrid Concept, making its world premiere at the Stockholm Motor Show (30th March - 9th April, 2006), delivers zero fossil CO2 emissions ..... more Saab Concept Named Geneva "Best of Show" 15th March, 2006 The Saab Aero X concept car, which made its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, has been named “Best of Show” by the editors of AutoWeek Magazine ..... more New Saab 9-5 Flagship 5th March, 2006 On show for the first time in Queensland, the new 9-5 Aero Sedan headlines Saab’s fresh model line-up at the Brisbane Motor Show ..... more Saab Aero X Concept 28th February, 2006 The Saab Aero X concept harnesses the power of Saab's aviation and Scandinavian roots to make a unique statement in performance car design ..... more New Saab 9-5 Fresh Face, Bold Styling 9th February, 2006 The new Saab 9-5 made its first appearance in Australia today at the Melbourne International Motor Show ..... more Saab 9-3 SportCombi Arrives 1st February, 2006 Saab is hoping to attract new customers from the traditional SUV segment with the launch of its European sport wagon, the all new 9-3 SportCombi ..... more 20 Years Of Saab Convertibles 8th January, 2006 Saab is raising the roof, celebrating two decades of convertible sales success by introducing an eye-catching 20th anniversary model, the Saab 9-3 Convertible Cerulean edition ..... more Top of page Saab Announces New Pricing For 9-3 21st December, 2005 Saab Australia has realigned its 2006 pricing, reducing the recommended retail prices of its vehicles by up to $8,000 ..... more GM Engines Named Among Industry’s Best 18th December, 2005 Two of GMs newest engines – the 2.0-litre Ecotec Supercharged and 2.8-litre V6 Turbo – have been named among the industry’s 10 best engines of 2006 by Ward’s Communications ..... more Global V6 Turbo Power For Saab 9-3 Aero 12th December, 2005 Powered by Saab’s 2.8 litre V6 Turbo, the 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan is the fastest accelerating car to carry the Saab badge ..... more Top Safety Rating For Saab Active Head Restraints 25th November, 2005 Saab vehicles have been awarded top marks for neck injury protection by the UK’s Thatcham insurance research centre ..... more Saab 9-3 SportCombi Shows Its Face 14th October, 2005 Saab has launched into the premium, mid-size wagon market with the unveiling of the 9-3 SportCombi for the first time in Australia ..... more Australian Debut for Saab SportCombi 4th October, 2005 The all new Saab 9-3 SportCombi will make its first appearance in Australia next week at the Australian International Motor Show ..... more New Saab 9-5 Range 30th August, 2005 The new Saab 9-5 Sedan and SportEstate range will be revealed at next month's Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more Saab Extends Midsommar Campaign 14th July, 2005 Saab has extended its Midsommar Festival drive away retail campaign ..... more Saab Reaches Four Million Milestone 29th June, 2005 A Saab 9-3 Sport Combi sets a production milestone for Saab this month, becoming the four millionth Saab car to be built ..... more Swedish Midsommar Festival 1st June, 2005 Saab Australia has launched a compelling drive-away campaign for customers as part of the Swedish Midsommar Festival in June ..... more Saab To Be Built In Germany, Cadillac To Be Built In Sweden! 10th March, 2005 The 1st of April is still weeks away! But in support of the theory we should never be surprised at what happens next .... along comes the story that GM will build a new Cadillac model in Sweden and a new Saab model in Germany! ..... more Saab 9-3 SportWagon Will Debut In Geneva 15th February, 2005 A 9-3 wagon will be available in Europe this year, following its debut at next month's Geneva Motor Show. No word, yet, on Australian availability ..... more Saab 9-3 Convertible Range Expands 14th February, 2005 SAAB Australia has expanded its 9-3 Convertible range for the 2005 model year by introducing a Vector variant and repositioning the entry Linear model with revised specification and lower price ..... more Saab Developing New Safety System 5th January, 2005 Saab is helping drivers stay focused on the road by developing a safety system that monitors eye and head movements ..... more Top of page About | Car Clubs | Home | News | Road Ramblings | Road Tests | Subscribe | Top Drive ©   2004 - 2012   All rights reserved.   Next Car Pty. Ltd.