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Why has SAAB failed?
For full story click here for car magazine Saab files for bankruptcy: the end of the Swedish saga By Tim Pollard (car magazine) Motor Industry 19 December 2011 10:04 Saab has reached the end of the road – for the second time in two years, just before Christmas. Parent company Swedish Automobile today announced that…
A brief history of Saab
Although Saab’s recent history has been dogged with financial problems, the company has an illustrious history of automotive innovation. Here’s a potted history.
Saab files for bankruptcy: A sad day for all
Saab has filed for bankruptcy. A statement from parent company Swedish Automobile NV (Swan) said: “Saab Automobile, Saab Automobile Tools and Saab Powertrain filed for bankruptcy with the District Court in Vänersborg, Sweden this morning.” “After having received the recent position of GM on the contemplated transaction with Saab Automobile, Youngman informed Saab Automobile that…
ASIMO Pours A Drink At Tokyo Motor Show
YUMMY. HICK!! I love a martini or 5. The latest generation of Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO, was unveiled at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show in November. Guests were blown away when ASIMO picked up a bottle, unscrewed the lid and poured a drink for Takanobu Ito, Honda Motor President…
New Audi IRC Championship kicks off at Hamilton Island
A brand-new format Audi IRC Australian Championship for 2012 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week to host 2012 championship event Audi and Yachting Australia renew partnership for 2012 The Audi IRC Australian Championship will return in 2012, with a completely new event format. Following on from the announcement of a new partnership between German luxury…
BMW at the 2012 NAIAS Detroit
The new BMW 3 Series Sedan. New BMW face emphasises dynamic and elegant design. BMW 3 Series now available in three different equipment lines. Full-colour Head-Up Display for the sports sedan. Sporty suspension tuning with enhanced ride comfort. All engines with the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. All engines can be combined with an…
Jason Richards dies at 35: A tribute from Holden
Holden is mourning the loss of one of its favourite sons, Jason Richards who passed away peacefully in his home at 8pm last night. Jason was more than just a Champion V8 Supercar driver representing Holden over his distinguished V8 Supercar career, he was a true friend. Holden Sponsorship Manager, Simon McNamara said Jason’s passion…
The 2012 Merc SL: As Kath and Kim would say “It noyce, it’s diff’rent, it’s un-EWES-ual”
2012 SL The car that started the legend With the completely redeveloped SL, Mercedes-Benz continues a tradition that began 60 years ago. The letters “SL” have ever since been synonymous with a symbiosis of sportiness, style and comfort – and with groundbreaking innovations. The new SL has been…
Peugeot: The One to Watch in 2012. Lots of gorgeous new things
If I only get to drive this once i’ll be a happy man. It’s conceptual interior is still mighty fine. The replacement for the 207: the cute-as-a-button 208. 2011 has been a great year for Peugeot globally, and that points to a big 2012 for Peugeot locally. During the year now ending: – The…