Back in July and August of last year, as part of its Grrrrrreen campaign, Saab touted the environmental credentials of its vehicle range and its carbon offset program. Unfortunately, the ACCC did not take kindly to some of Saab’s wording and took action against the GM subsidiary in January of this year for misleading buyers.

Saab was [...]

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There were rumours a while back that Saab would be tackling increasing emissions restrictions by moving to smaller displacement engines. It looks like there’s some truth to that. Recent reports indicate that the next Saab 9-5 will offer an engine as small as 1.6 litres, turbo-charged of course, in an effort to comply with both emissions standards [...]

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Saab have shown up at this years Geneva Motor Show with their 9-X BioHybrid concept, a car that they believe will appeal to the priorities of youthful customers, seeking progressive looks, responsible performance and high-tech communications.

The 9-X BioHybrid is based on GM’s ‘Delta’ global compact car platform that will also be the basis for [...]

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GM have released details of yet another CUV concept heading for a Detroit Motor Show unveiling, and this time around its wearing a Saab badge. Dubbed the Saab 9-4x BioPower it is based on GM’s Theta platform unlike the old Trailblazer based Saab 9-7x, although we were quite keen on the LS2 powered 9-7x…but thats [...]

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Earlier this week Saab launched the new 9-3 in Australia and in doing so added three more E85 flex-fuel vehicles to its environmentally friendly line-up. Saab 9-3 BioPower will be available in Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible. It is priced at a $1,000 premium over its equivalent petrol model and is on sale immediately. [...]

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Saab have finally released details concerning their new 9-3 along with a bunch of official photos although it is not like we haven’t seen it already. This would be one of the least secret new releases we’ve seen with undisguised cars being spotted and photographed in locations throughout Europe with seemingly gay abandon…

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When you are at the car industry news coal-face it is difficult to keep up with who is doing what with which alternative fuel. Each manufacturer has their own vision for the future be it hybrids, bio-diesel, hydrogen and a number of others.

You can’t help thinking it would be far more efficient if they just [...]

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New Saab 9-3 Range:

Dynamic Looks Showcase Leading-edge Technology

• Modern Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X concept
• Saab XWD opens up new dimension in driving appeal
• Class-leading combination of power and fuel economy from new two-stage turbo diesel

The new Saab 9-3 range features bold, more assertive looks, reflecting a series of powertrain improvements that include the [...]

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