Posted Feb 28, 2008 @ 9:39 pm



The hot gull-winged Saab Aero-X concept from last year's Geneva Motor Show has gone cold. Ice cold that is. Saab's bold concept car has been recreated in ice by ice sculptor Tjåsa Gusfors and Saab chief designer Simon Padian. The frozen Saab is currently on display at the ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden.

The ice sculpture of the Aero-X is part of the "Saab Move Your Mind Room" at the ICEHOTEL. This promotion "allows the public to experience Saab – the brand, its spirit, tonality and core values through innovative design installations made wholly from ice."

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Posted Feb 07, 2008 @ 10:49 pm



After five complaints were filed, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has started an investigation into braking problems with the Saab 9-3 Aero. According to the complaints, 9-3 drivers suddenly lost braking power. So far the defect has caused no known injuries and only one accident, a minor low speed crash.

Affected vehicles are 2006-2007 Saab 9-3 Aero sedans fitted with the 2.8L turbocharged V6. All told, 49,932 vehicles are potentially at risk. No recall has been issued yet.

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Posted Dec 20, 2007 @ 6:00 pm

Due to increasing costs of raw materials, the General has decided to raise prices on nearly every vehicle. The price increases average out to 1.5%. Some vehicles, such as the Chevy Malibu LS, will see no increase in price. On the other hand, Cadillac XLR will jump a whopping $1,500. Don't even try running out to your favorite dealer to snag a car before the price goes up. These price increases are effective immediately.

Press release after the jump...

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Posted Aug 11, 2007 @ 6:17 am



To celebrate Saab's 30th anniversary of their very first turbocharged vehicle, the company will launch the limited edition Turbo X. According to Saab, the Turbo X will feature "innovative features... expected to attract widespread imitation." Not sure what that means...

Critics of Saab have maintained that the brand has lost its edge since the GM takeover. This new model appears to be an attempt to fix that. Saab says the Turbo X will have the classic appeal of the former "Black Turbo" models.

The Saab Turbo X is scheduled to be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month. We will provide more information on these "innovative features" once they are announced at the show.

Press release after the jump...

Continue reading Saab Turbo X To Debut In Frankfurt

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Posted Aug 09, 2007 @ 10:22 pm

Today JD Power released their Vehicle Dependability rankings and Buick and Lexus came out on top. The Vehicle Dependability rankings are based on the number of problems consumers have had with their cars since buying them 3 years ago. So this year's rankings reflect how reliable 2004 model year vehicles were built.

Buick jumped from 3rd last year to a tie for first with Lexus at 145 problems per 100 vehicles. Rounding out the top five are Cadillac (162), Mercury (168), and Honda (169). Domestic fans will be pleased to notice that 3 out of the top 5 brands were American.

Maybe it's about time the public started giving GM its due for making more reliable cars!

Press release from Buick after the jump...

Continue reading Buick Ties with Lexus for #1 in JD Power Vehicle Dependability



Category: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn

Posted Aug 07, 2007 @ 8:56 am



Saab has just revealed some pictures and info on the upcoming 9-7x Aero. This performance version of the SUV that is "born from jets" will get a 6.0L small-block V-8 delivering 390 horsepower and 395 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful Saab ever.

Press release after the jump...

Continue reading Saab 9-7x Aero Unveiled



Category: Saab