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GM CEO Confirms: Saab's Closure Continues
GM CEO Confirms: Saab's Closure Continues

26 Jan 2010, 08:22 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The recently-appointed "permanent" GM CEO Edward Whitacre said Saab's situation is still uncertain so the US-based manufacturer will continue winding down the brand. Whitacre confirme...

 
Whitacre Becomes Permanent CEO of GM
Whitacre Becomes Permanent CEO of GM

25 Jan 2010, 21:09 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Edward Whitacre has said “yes” to General Motor’s proposal to continue as chairman and CEO of the company. The information was announced during GM's press conference held at h...

 
GM to Sell Saab to Spyker This Week?
GM to Sell Saab to Spyker This Week?

25 Jan 2010, 08:57 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although General Motors is in the process of winding down Saab, negotiations for the sale of the Swedish brand continue and, according to the latest rumors on the matter, Spyker is favorite to buy i...

 
Spyker in Exclusive Talks with GM, Saab Decision to Come Soon
Spyker in Exclusive Talks with GM, Saab Decision to Come Soon

22 Jan 2010, 08:56 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The battle for Saab continues but, judging by the latest rumors on the matter, Spyker managed to set itself apart from the rest of the contenders and is now in pole-position to purchase the Swedish ...

 
Saab Dealers Continue Processing Orders
Saab Dealers Continue Processing Orders

20 Jan 2010, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although Saab is now involved in a very complicated winding down process, UK dealerships continue to process orders as the US-based manufacturer GM hasn't provided any information regarding the...

 
Saab to Be Sold for $1 (ONE Dollar)?
Saab to Be Sold for $1 (ONE Dollar)?

20 Jan 2010, 09:16 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Speculations concerning the Saab selling saga continue with a new story regarding Genii Capital's offer for the Swedish unit. It appears that Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone wants to purchase ...

 
Genii Capital Optimistic Saab Will Be Sold
Genii Capital Optimistic Saab Will Be Sold

20 Jan 2010, 07:48 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although General Motors has already started winding down Saab, both Spyker and Genii Capital, a.k.a. the two interested bidders that are still in the race for buying the Swedish unit, are confident ...

 
GM Refuses to Comment on Genii-Spyker Saab Bid
GM Refuses to Comment on Genii-Spyker Saab Bid

19 Jan 2010, 10:50 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although Spyker's boss promptly denied a possible joint bid for Saab, General Motors refuses to comment on such a possibility and doesn't give any indication whether it would accept or rej...

 
Spyker Still in the Race for Saab
Spyker Still in the Race for Saab

19 Jan 2010, 08:04 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Dutch carmaker Spyker is still negotiating the acquisition of Saab, despite the fact that General Motors, the current owner of the Swedish unit, already started winding down the brand. CEO Victor Mu...

 
Spyker Not Interested in Saab Joint Bid
Spyker Not Interested in Saab Joint Bid

18 Jan 2010, 09:42 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / After reports appearing in the Swedish media suggested that Spyker might be interested in buying Saab together with Luxembourg-based investment firm Genii Capital, CEO Victor Muller denied speculati...

 
Automotive Players Unite: Let's Save Saab!
Automotive Players Unite: Let's Save Saab!

15 Jan 2010, 09:59 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although General Motors is playing hard to get when it comes to Saab, it seems like the entire automotive world is joining forces against the US-based manufacturer for an unique purpose: save the Sw...

 
Saab CEO and Board Replaced
Saab CEO and Board Replaced

13 Jan 2010, 09:55 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Saab has just made another step towards its full closure after General Motors named Stephen Taylor and Peter Torngren as wind-down supervisors of Saab, thus replacing both CEO Jan Ake Jonsson and th...

 
Spyker to Buy Saab in Days or Give Up
Spyker to Buy Saab in Days or Give Up

13 Jan 2010, 09:24 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / The talks between Spyker and Saab have apparently reached the boiling point and the Dutch carmaker isn't willing to wait for a GM decision anymore. Spyker CEO Victor Muller said in a statement ...

 
Ecclestone and Genii Capital Want to Buy Saab
Ecclestone and Genii Capital Want to Buy Saab

8 Jan 2010, 06:19 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / We know our colleagues from Industry News have kept you updated on the “GM Selling or Not Selling Saab” saga in recent weeks, but it has now surfaced in the media that some of the highly...

 
GM Proceeds with Saab Closure
GM Proceeds with Saab Closure

7 Jan 2010, 13:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / We're only a few hours away from the final verdict on Saab and people close to the matter have already started commenting on the subject. The first to express his opinion is GM's CEO Ed Wh...

 
Spyker Would Continue Saab 9-3 Plans, Delay 9-1
Spyker Would Continue Saab 9-3 Plans, Delay 9-1

5 Jan 2010, 08:20 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spyker is still in play to take control of Saab but a final decision is yet to be made. Still, if such a scenario becomes reality, Spyker plans to delay plans to launch the much-debated Saab 9-1 ent...

 
Spyker to Make Final Saab Offer on January 7
Spyker to Make Final Saab Offer on January 7

4 Jan 2010, 15:33 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The last effort to save Swedish brand Saab from General Motor's axe will be made by Spyker on January 7, as Victor Muller, Spyker's CEO said according to Reuters. This final bid would make...

 
GM to Extend Saab Deadline, Spyker Boss Still Hopeful
GM to Extend Saab Deadline, Spyker Boss Still Hopeful

30 Dec 2009, 07:46 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / General Motors was expected to make a decision on Saab by December 31 but the latest rumors on the matter are claiming that the US giant is getting ready to extend the deadline as negotiations with ...

 
Saab Still on the Verge of Collapse
Saab Still on the Verge of Collapse

28 Dec 2009, 07:44 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although rumors were hinting that Saab might still live on - through an acquisition by Spyker - it seems the Swedish unit is getting close to the official closure, as the possibility to seal a deal ...

 
Spyker's Viability Plan for Saab Replicates Koenigsegg's
Spyker's Viability Plan for Saab Replicates Koenigsegg's

23 Dec 2009, 08:38 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Spyker is now seen as Saab's only hope to stay alive and it appears the Dutch manufacturer has already established a detailed viability plan for the Swedish unit. Spyker representatives have al...