Saabs TT rival hots up.
UK weekly motoring magazine, Autoexpress has learned plans to resurrect the famous Saab sports car of the 70s, the Saab Sonnett, and it is to go head to head with the Audi TT. Since Spyker took over early this year, the firm has been boosting in confidence with talk of exciting new models and millions of pounds been spent on promoting the new Saab 9-5. This confidence is further expressed by the appointment of a new design boss Jason Castriota, who is planning a major offensive. Autoexpress managed to secure an exclusive interview with the new design boss, and ex-Bertone and Pininfarina designer who was responsible for the Maserati GranTurismo and others.
Beijing Auto to produce electric Saab.
Newsroom | 22 July 2010 at 12:09 pm
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Beijing Auto, who acquired the recently replaced 9-5 and the last generation 9-3, are looking into producing an electric Saab in 2011; it has been reported by China Car Times.  It is reported that incentives and subsidies is being offered by the government to ensure that they meet their energy policy promoting electric vehicles.  Beijing Auto is planning to produce 3000 pure electric C71 saloons, which is based on the previous generation 9-5.  Beijing Auto is planning to work with the government to help set up charging points around the city, businesses and homes. There is no confirmation on pricing, but it is expected to be competitively priced due to technology been brought in from Saab.

One Response to “Beijing Auto to produce electric Saab.”

toyota camry Says:

Just cause you got the monkey off your back doesn’t mean the circus has left town.

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