Reuters is reporting that Saab will start production of the redesigned 9-5 sedan at its Trollhatten, Sweden, plant in January. Production of the 9-3 convertible will also resume, as General Motors continues to entertain purchase bids for Saab.
"We have the orders [for the new 9-5] and we have to deliver them as usual," Saab spokesman Eric Geers is quoted as saying. "We also have the orders for the 9-3 and others. The factory has to continue again."
Geers named Spyker among the active bidders, and a text message to Reuters from Spyker chairman Victor Muller indicated GM has extended the deadline to firm up a deal until January 7.
throwback says:
09:46 AM, 12/30/09
Does this mean we will see the new 9-5 in the USA?
firstclass says:
11:00 AM, 12/30/09
Future viability is a big issue for companies interested in buying Saab. If GM is going to begin production of both the 9-3 and 9-5 this means their serious about attracting the highest bid, which is good news for us because it means Saab won’t only be sold for parts. I only hope that this move doesn’t affect Spyker's offer because now Saab has more to offer then just a carcass. I never wanted to see the hyenas have their way with Saab but now Saab won’t only attract predators.
inlinesix says:
07:31 PM, 12/30/09
Saab: Its 3rd from the bottom in JD Power's 2009 dependability study and reports a 61% decrease in sales 2008 to 2009.
Do something with it quick.
93aero says:
07:32 PM, 12/30/09
phew, this is just getting better.