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Saab 96. Saab, "Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget" (Swedish for "Swedish aeroplane corporation"), a Swedish aerospace and defence company, was created in 1937 in Linköping.The company had been established in 1937 for the express purpose of building aircraft for the Swedish Air Force to protect the country's neutrality as Europe moved closer to World War II.
The 9000 was launched to the motoring press at a conference at Kolmården Game Park on 24 May 1984 [13] and 1985 in the European market. This original model called "Saab 9000 Turbo 16" was a five-door hatchback, only available with a manual gearbox and the 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 16 valves, already known from the 900.
The Saab 9-5 is an executive car that was produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab from 1997 to 2012. The first generation 9-5 was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year, as the replacement of the Saab 9000. At the time, the car represented a significant development for the manufacturer.
The Swedish carmaker announced Wednesday it was reining in plans to go fully electric by 2030, instead opting to roll out more hybrid models for a longer period than previously planned.
The deal, set to close 30 September 2009, included US$600 million in financing from the European Investment Bank, guaranteed by the Swedish government. By comparison, in 2008 Koenigsegg with its staff of 45 produced 18 cars at an average price of US$1 million each; Saab employed 3,400 workers and made more than 93,000 cars. [24]
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group also owns the Swedish carmaker Volvo. In September, Volvo scrapped its plans to only sell electric cars by 2030. Both Geely Auto and Volvo own stakes in Polestar, a ...
Swedish aircraft manufacturer AB Thulinverken in Landskrona started building automobiles in 1920. The car was based on a design from German manufacturer AGA . [ 6 ] The production was limited and when Volvo started production in 1927 Thulin left the automobile industry after some 500 cars had been built.
The Swedish carmaker's three-row SUV remains one of the most pleasant, classy options in the luxury segment. ... as the XC90 Recharge is seriously quick in a straight line. That hybrid drivetrain ...