Filed under: Hirings/Firings/Layoffs , Plants/Manufacturing , Saab , Spyker Saab resumes production – Click above for high-res image gallery Interested in a job in the automotive world? Saab has the news that you’ve been waiting for. According to AFP news service, production of Saab vehicles will be boosted to six times the current amount in just two short years. In order to meet that ambitious target, the automaker has announced that it will need the help of 500 more workers.
Filed under: Auctions , Saab , Spyker A designer in Portugal has created a decal to celebrate Europe’s most recent celebrity wedding. The 2.5-inch, self-adhesive decal is waterproof and UV resistant, and fits Saabs from 2003 to the present day. You can own this instant classic for just $10, and the creator can probably expect a ping from the gents at Spyker in three, two… [Source: eBay ] Saab/Spyker badges hit eBay originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:29:00 EST.
Filed under: Saab , Earnings/Financials Spyker’s deal to purchase General Motors’ ailing Saab division out of the throes of insolvency appears to be moving along quite nicely. Production of vehicles is underway, a plan is in place to launch critical new models and the European Union has approved of a European Investment Bank loan of 400 million-euros ($546 million) to Spyker. It would seem that the road to a successful acquisition is so sure that the executive committee of Saab dealers have made an unsolicited offer of $24 million dollars to help Spyker complete the deal.
Filed under: Sedan , Performance , Europe , Plants/Manufacturing , GM , Saab , Spyker , Luxury Coming to a Saab Spyker dealer near you by Spring – Click above for high-res image gallery We had an interesting chat with a Saab mechanic in Hollywood yesterday. Naturally, he was overcome with great joy over the fact that Spyker saved Saab . What made the conversation interesting was his asking us if there will be a 2010 Saab 9-5 ? Dunno.
Filed under: Podcasts , Hybrid , Government/Legal , Plants/Manufacturing , Audi , BMW , Ford , GM , Mercedes-Benz , Nissan , Saab , Toyota , Spyker , Rumormill Click above for the Autoblog Podcast in iTunes, RSS or listen now! Episode #163 of the Autoblog Podcast is here and Chris Paukert once again adds his insight as he’s fast becoming the fourth regular member of the crew. First up we peek into the Autoblog Garage, occupied this week by a Nissan Versa , Audi S4 , and a Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid . Topics follow, with our first drive of the 2011 BMW 5 Series starting us off before we move on to Ed Whitacre’s new status as official General Motors CEO and get all misty about the uncertain fortunes of Saab ( glad that’s been cleared up .) Toyota’s most recent recall for its throttle issue, the 2011 BMW 335is , and rumors of a 50th anniversary edition Ford Mustang with independent rear suspension finish us off before we take some questions and call it a night. Until next week, hit up Joystiq and Engadget – there’s going to be big Apple Tablet news soon! Let us know what you think of our podcast by dropping us an email at Podcast at Autoblog dot com , reviewing the show in iTunes, filling out our survey , or even leaving us a voicemail on our Google Voice line 734-288-8POD (734-288-8763) .
