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  UGS: About Us: Customer Case Studies and Videos: Saab Automobile AB
Saab Automobile AB To meet the corporate goal of speeding vehicle development, Saab's body engineering group needed to work more efficiently and provide higher quality data downstream.
Part of GM's Global Fleet, Saab Automobile AB is the makerof high-performance, Swedish-engineered vehicles.
Even though the Saab 9-3 was the first program to use the new approach and the focus was on ensuring quality data, productivity enhancements were impressive.
www.ugs.com /about_us/success/saab.shtml   (719 words)

  
  Saab Automobile - Saab Wiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Some of the early cars such as the two-strokers, V4s and Saab 99 were quite successful in rally sport, notably the 96 in the 1960s RAC Rally and Monte Carlo Rally, driven by Erik Carlsson.
Saab was the first manufacturer to put turbochargers in mass production cars, after the short-lived 1962 General Motors A-bodies.
Originally Saabs also had the key located on the right side of the steering column, but when they changed from a column shifter to a floor shifter, the ignition key followed along, except in the Sonett III and 9000.
wiki.saabo.com /index.php/Saab   (1321 words)

  
 Saab Automobile - Saab Wiki   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Saab Automobile AB is a Swedish automobile maker, now owned by General Motors.
Saab was the first manufacturer to put turbochargers in mass production cars, after the short-lived 1962 General Motors A-bodies.
Originally Saabs also had the key located on the right side of the steering column, but when they changed from a column shifter to a floor shifter, the ignition key followed along, except in the Sonett III and 9000.
www.saabwiki.com /index.php?title=Saab_Automobile&printable=yes   (1321 words)

  
 History of Saab
The Saab 90 and the Saab 91 were introduced, the 90 was a passenger plane seating 25-30, and the 91 was a small plane for private use.
Saab board passed a resolution in April 1964, to develop a new and larger Saab.
Saab reintroduced for the 9-5, the return of the floor mounted ignition and reverse gear lock that was absent from its predecessor, the Saab 9000.
www.swedecar.com /saab_history.htm   (2135 words)

  
 Saab 900 (1994-98) history at The SaabMuseum.com - a comprehensive and up-to-date history of Saab cars
The new Saab 900 made its debut in front of the press and 35,000 residents of Trollhättan, in the town's main square, on 21 July 1993.
The new 900 was the first completely new model since GM (General Motors) took a 50% stake in Saab Automobile AB in 1990.
It was also the first Saab for a decade since the "Type Four" collaboration with Fiat/Lancia, that produced the Saab 9000 in the early 1980s.
www.saabmuseum.com /gm900/index.html   (184 words)

  
 Saab news
The fact that the Saab 9-3 and 9-5 are frequently placed at the top of major consumer crash tests published in Europe and the US, as well as Swedish and US surveys of road accident injury claims, demonstrates the effectiveness of their work.
Saab's real-life safety philosophy is also demonstrated by the effectiveness of the 9-3’s and 9-5’s 'pendulum' B-pillar design in handling side impact forces.
During the development of the latest Saab 9-3 product range, the structural design of the car and the deployment of its occupant protection systems were evaluated in a large number of in-house configurations, taking occupants of different sizes into consideration, as well as consumer and legally required crash tests.
www.gmcanada.com /ss/english/vehicles/saab/news/pressReleases_14.html   (1426 words)

  
 New and Used Saab dealer in Vermont
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and distributor of Saab 9-2X, 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab USA is the importer and distributor of Saab 9-2X, 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.
Saab introduced its "Born from Jets" campaign in the fall of 2005 with a series of dramatic television ads including "Delta Formation" featuring the 9-3, "Transformer" with the 9-7X SUV and recently, "Head to Head," in which a new 9-5 races a Saab Gripen jet fighter.
www.crosswaysaab.com /news_item.htm?itemId=6&bhjs=0   (13732 words)

  
 Success Story | Capgemini
Saab Automobile, 50% owned by General Motors with whom it shares many business practices, is determined to ensure that all aspects of its service are equally superb, including the availability of spare parts at Saab dealers throughout the world.
Saab management decided to explore options to give their dealers greater centralized help in the complete supply chain process for parts.
Saab is already laying plans for the system to cater for several other languages, including those that do not support the Western alphabet.
www.capgemini.com /resources/success-stories/saab_automobile_shortens_the_supply_chain_for_dealer_parts_replenishment_with_internetenabled_technology   (915 words)

  
 Saab 9-3 history at The SaabMuseum.com - a comprehensive and up-to-date history of Saab cars
© Saab Automobile AB The Saab 9-3 was launched in 1998 essentially as a rebadged Saab 900 (1994-1997 model).
There was very little to tell them apart externally, except for a redesigned grille (more similar to the recently launched Saab 9-5) and the relocation of the third "high-level" brakelight from the boot ridge to the top of the rear screen.
Over 1,100 changes including suspension in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 (1994-1997 model), for which these new General Motors influenced Saabs had been much maligned by the auto press.
www.saabmuseum.com /9-3   (176 words)

  
 Saab Central - The Saab 9X - an expression of the Saab brand
The Saab 9X is expected to become a watershed in Saab design, picking up the mantle of Saab's heritage and giving it a new expression.
Whilst the design language of the Saab 9X may be new, it inherits a Saab sporting tradition that is founded in some 25 years' experience of turbocharging technology, delivering high mid-range torque for performance that is easily accessible.
The international Saab dealer network is also undergoing an unprecedented period of redevelopment in all key markets that will see 100 newly-certified dealerships opening this year and 200 more next year and the year afterwards, leading to total of 500 new outlets by the end of 2003.
www.saabcentral.com /features/saab_misc/saab9x_a.php   (620 words)

  
 Saab Weblog - Trollhattan Saab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Saab's aviation roots go back almost 70 years to 1937, when Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish Aircraft Company Limited) was founded in the town of Trollhättan, 45 miles/70 km north of Gothenburg, where Saab cars are still built today on the site of the original aircraft factory.
The car business, Saab Automobile AB, is now wholly owned by General Motors, the world's largest auto maker, and the Saab Group is a global leader in the application of advanced technologies, specializing in aerospace and defense systems.
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and distributor of Saab 9-2X, 9-3, 9-5 cars and the 9-7X SUV for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.
www.trollhattansaab.net /archives/2006/08/aerox_at_pebble.html   (1343 words)

  
 Saab's story: future brighter - Saab Automobile AB Ward's Auto World - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Saab Automobile AB lost $376 million in the first eight months of 1990 and didn't make money in the last four months of the year, but David J. Herman, CEO of the joint venture between General Motors Corp. and Saab-Scania AB, says things are getting better.
Saabs are just going on sale through GM dealers in Brazil --where a 9000 16-valve will cost in excess of $100,000.
Saab's new flagship, which will compete with the BMW 5-series and Mercedes-Benz W124 platform, will follow, with a replacement for the midrange 9000 likely in 1997.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3165/is_n2_v27/ai_10451804   (547 words)

  
 Saab Automobile at AllExperts
Saab Automobile AB is a subsidiary of General Motors.
1974 SAAB 96 V4 Some of the early cars such as the two-strokers, V4s and Saab 99 were quite successful in rally sport, notably the 96 in the 1960s RAC Rally and Monte Carlo Rally, driven by Erik Carlsson.
Currently, Saab AB is separate from Saab Automobile (which is owned by General Motors), and is probably best known for its Saab 37 Viggen (the Viggen badge would be shared by a 9-3).
en.allexperts.com /e/s/sa/saab_automobile.htm   (2901 words)

  
 Saab Parts - Saab Accessories - Partstrain.com
Saab is a car brand that is not so popular mainly because it doesn’t want to be popular.
One thing noticeable and different about Saab cars is their dashboards that seem to have the orientation of a plane cockpit.
The very first car that Saab manufactured, the Saab 92, was designed and manufactured by seven aeronautical engineers, a clear explanation why Saab cars have the orientation and technology similar to the early airplanes.
www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/SAAB   (469 words)

  
 SAAB 9-2X Pictures
Saab announces a cooperation with Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Fuji) to produce a new performance-oriented all-wheel drive model - the Saab 9-2 - in Spring 2004.
Saab Automobile AB, based in Trollhättan, Sweden, is fully owned by GM, which has a 20 percent stake in Fuji.
General Motors owns Saab Automobile AB and holds a 20 percent stake in Fuji Heavy Industries and the Saab 9-2X program allows both companies to reach their goals by jointly leveraging the global resources of the GM Group.
jpowell.tripod.com /saab-9_2x/index.html   (906 words)

  
 Saab automobile ab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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 SAAB | ABOUT US | NEWS & EVENTS | PRESS RELEASES
Saab Automobile USA recently announced that it is offering a free new Saab to any U.S. customer who covers the distance of one million miles (or more) in a Saab that he or she originally purchased new.
The new Saab comes with the 100,000 mile/5 years GM Powertrain limited warranty and 3 years/36,000 miles no-charge scheduled maintenance, standard with every model in the 2007 Saab Automobile USA portfolio.
Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X automobiles for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden.
www.saabusa.com /saabjsp/about/pr_070302.jsp   (433 words)

  
 Saab - Research All Models and Prices - MSN Autos
Saab, an acronym in Swedish for Swedish Aircraft Company, was established in 1937.
In 1950 Saab produced its first automobile, and in 1956 Saab made its U.S. debut at the New York Auto Show.
Saab currently produces jet fighters, large trucks, and sells its passenger cars in the U.S. through Saab Automobile AB, which is currently owned by General Motors.
autos.msn.com /browse/Saab.aspx   (70 words)

  
 Saab Central - News
The all-new Saab 9-3 SportCombi, announced today, takes Saab into the premium, mid-size wagon segment for the first time by combining distinctive design with sporty driving dynamics as an alternative to the qualities of a conventional wagon.
Its strong, compact proportions are a bold reaffirmation of a Saab tradition for designing cars that are sporty in character and versatile in use.
Saab traditional 'hockey stick' belt-line and 'fastback'rear quarter styling with frosted, steeply raked rear light lenses and LED bulbs.
www.saabcentral.com /news/index.php   (2534 words)

  
 Saab Automobile AB -- Company History
Saab Automobile AB is a Swedish maker of passenger automobiles in the premium sector of the market.
Saab was almost invariably referred to as a 'quirky' carmaker and it had long aimed its advertising at 'driving enthusiasts.' With its new models, Saab aimed to emphasize the uniqueness and quality of its products rather than the eccentricity of its customers.
Saab retained a solid brand reputation, and as a member of the GM family would be positioned to take full advantage of the auto giant's strategy of shared global platforms and its worldwide purchasing network.
www.fundinguniverse.com /company-histories/Saab-Automobile-AB-Company-History.html   (3339 words)

  
 Saab 3Q profit rises - Boston.com
The company, which sold its automobile division to General Motors Corp. in 2000, said net income rose to 237 million kronor ($32.3 million), up from 231 million kronor a year earlier, beating analysts' expectations.
The report pleased analysts, and Saab shares were up 3.6 percent at 202 kronor ($27.48) on the Stockholm bourse.
So far this year, Saab has a record order backlog of 52 billion kronor ($7.07 billion), thanks in part to a large order for a surveillance aircraft system to Pakistan and the acquisition of Ericsson Microwave Systems, which became part of the Saab Group in September.
www.boston.com /business/articles/2006/10/20/saab_3q_profit_rises   (279 words)

  
 Saab (automobile) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saab is a line of automobiles manufactured by Saab Automobile AB, currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of the General Motors Corporation, which began production in 1949.
Saab is the exclusive automobile Royal Warrant Holder appointed by H.M. the King of Sweden [1].
The Saab 9-2X, a rebadged Subaru Impreza and manufactured in Japan, was discontinued after the 2006 model year.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Saab_Automobile   (3242 words)

  
 Saabnet.com Press: BioPower Flex-Fuel 9-5
On the road, the 180-hp Saab 9-5 BioPower running on E85 delivers sportier performance due to a significant 30-hp boost in maximum power and 30 lb.-ft. more torque, for a maximum of 206 lb.-ft., compared to its gasoline-powered equivalent.
During the development of the BioPower engine, Saab engineers worked with General Motors colleagues in Brazil where 100 percent ethanol (E100), produced locally from sugar cane, is the dominant fuel on the market.
Saab Automobile Chairman and CEO Peter Augustsson called on Sweden to lead Europe's switch to the wide-scale production and use of ethanol.
www.saabnet.com /tsn/press/041203.html   (646 words)

  
 SaabTrader - The History of Saab
In 1947 the Saab 92 prototype (projects 90 and 91 being designated for aircraft) was presented to the press.
There was the Saab GT 750, which with twin carburettor and 57 hp (with tuning kit) produced a startling turn of speed for its day.
There was the practical Saab 95, the dependable Saab 99, the prestigious Saab 900 Turbo and the stunning Saab 900 Convertible, all of them milestone leading to today's impressive model range.
www.saabtrader.co.uk /history1.htm   (332 words)

  
 Saab to Add Midsize SUV to Lineup - Motor Trend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Continuing the biggest product offensive in its history, Saab Automobile AB has announced its latest new model and first sport utility vehicle, the 2005 Saab 9-7X.
"Saab is currently the fastest growing European brand in the U.S. market, and the Saab 9-7X will be the perfect addition to our model mix to continue our momentum," said Debra Kelly-Ennis, President and COO of Saab Cars USA.
Saab Cars USA, based in Norcross, GA, is the importer and distributor of Saab 9-3 and 9-5 automobiles, and soon the new 9-2X and 9-7X vehicles.
www.motortrend.com /features/auto_news/112_news031217_saab/index.html   (438 words)

  
 Summary: The European Union & it's konsekvenser för Saab Automobile AB   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Summary: The European Union and it's konsekvenser för Saab Automobile AB Vehicle distribution is a special case within EC competition policy.
The motor industry is allowed to restrict the sale of vehicles within the EU to certain authorised distributors due to the granting in 1985 of a ten year block exemption from the normal rules of competition.
The greatest challenge for Saab, over the next five to ten years, will be to anticipate the wants and needs of its market segments and to provide its customer with what with a premium product that satisfy the consumer and guards the Saab brand identity.
hem.passagen.se /lorentzo/saabintro.html   (599 words)

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