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Saab Enthusiast Gathering To Save Saab Near GM HQ
January 3rd, 2010, 12:31am by Ryan - 5 Comments
As part of a continued effort to “Save Saab”, I am providing this press release for you to pass onto your media contacts.
We need as much media attendance at this event as possible, with Saab’s fate to be determined by next Thursday.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Invite To Saab Enthusiast Gathering Near GM Renn Center To Save SaabOn Thursday, January 7th, a deadline will expire and GM will ultimately need to decide the fate of Saab Automobile.
“Sell Opposed To Shutdown”. There are two known interested parties that have submitted bids to buy Saab, Spyker Cars & Merbanco.
As time is of the essence, Saab Enthusiasts have therefore decided to take an initiative by gathering near GM’s world headquarters in Detroit, in order to send a message to GM to “SELL SAAB”.
Saab owners and enthusiasts from the U.S. & Canada will gather near the GM Renaissance Center at approximately 1pm by showing their unwavering Saab spirit in lining up their Saabs, holding Signs, taking group photographs and speaking to the press about how important it is to sell Saab.
Since GM emerged from bankruptcy court this summer, they are now 60% owned by the U.S. Government. Saab owners, Saab dealers and U.S. taxpayers alike, all want to see Saab sold in order to preserve thousands of jobs and and nearly $500 million dollars from the 218 Saab dealerships, small business assets in the United States.
“If there are enough Saab owners and enthusiasts parked outside of the GM Renaissance center in Detroit, perhaps we could really show them how serious we are in wanting Saab Automobile to have a bright future and be sold.” says Ryan Emge, editor of SaabHistory.com, an independent promotional news site.
This timely event marks a final effort in the Saab Community to save a company that has historically seen the value in saving the lives of its customers.
What: Saab Enthusiast Gathering Near GM Renn Center To Save Saab
When: Meet On Tuesday, January 5th at noon. / Saab Car Gathering is at 1pm nearby. (Press To Attend)
Where: Lunch At GM Renn Cenn Food Court followed by Saab car gathering at the public lot at the corner of Atwater and St. Antoine alongside the bay behind GM Renn Center.
For more details, please visit: http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/12/30/saab-history-suggests-a-saab-enthusiast-convoy-to-detroit/
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Ongoing International Press & Media Coverage:
CBS News Radio Detroit – Saab Enthusiasts Gathering in Detroit
Boston Herald – Demonstrators driven to save Saab
Edmunds Inside Line – Saab Owners to stage stand at GM Headquarters
Swedish Radio -Enda sättet är att sälja SAAB with Saab History Interview
Automobile Magazine – Saab Convoy to Detroit to Save the Brand
Motor Trend – Saab Rally At GM HQ
Autoblog – Saab enthusiasts planning rally at GM HQ?
Jalopnik – Got A Saab? Head To Detroit To Help Save The Brand
USA Today – Saab Owners Organizing Convoy To GM Board Meeting
Motor Trend – Saab Enthusiasts Plan March On Detroit
The Swedish Wire – Saab Enthusiasts Gather In Detroit To Protest
Trollhattan, Sweden’s TTELA – Demonstration för Saab i Detroit
Bil Sport IN Sweden – Demonstration för Saab i Detroit
Goteborg Posten – Saab-entusiaster demonstrerar mot GM
Gay Wheels – Saab Enthusiasts Not Giving Up
Stockholm News – Manifestation for Saab planned in Detroit
The Local – Saab lovers to GM: don’t shut Saab down (Saab History Interview)
Dagens Industri – Saab Loves gather in Detroit (Interview Coming)
- After
New York Times – Enthusiasts Descend on Detroit To Save Saab
Reuters Saab lovers rally to save brand as GM board meets
Swedish Radio – Regeringen ska träffa GM och Ford
TV 4 Sweden Saabar samlas vid GMs huvudkvarter
USA Today – Saab Owners Picket GM In Detroit To Try To Keep Brand Alive
Boston Globe As Saab owners rally, GM’s shutdown threat remains
Boston Herald – To rev up support, Saab fans get political
Maine Public Broadcasting – Maine Saab Owners Launch Effort to Save Brand From Extinction
Autoblog – Saab owners Gather In Wintery Detroit Urge GM to Sell Brand
Autoweek Saab fans gather outside GM headquarters
Jalopnik – Sell Our Saab, The Rally
Examiner – Saab Enthusiasts Rally In Detroit Write Songs To Save Saab From Being Closed
U.S. News – Save Our Saab Enthusiasts Plan March on GM HQ
AOL Autos wants to sponsor our signs! I think we get “SAVE SAAB” on them, what do you think?
Categories: 2010-2019, Events
5 Comments
Hi Ryan, best of luck with the event, I’m hoping for the best for Saab. . . they deserve a strong independent owner, not a corporate behemoth that has lost touch of niche markets and high design.
I designed a t-shirt, featured in my online boutique, called “God Save the Swedes.” It’s my way of keeping my fingers crossed for Saab. Check it out at http://www.clothmoth.com/products/saab.
All the best, keep up the great work. -Joshua
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Hi all,
There are loads of people in Europe supporting this event. Many people that believes in SAAB and want`s to drive something different in the years to come. Do the best you can. Gather as many people and SAABs you are able to. Show up! This event is already written about in the media in Sweden so let it become a success. I will buy you a coup of coffee if you come to Stockholm for everyone taking the time and effort . Without the small manufacturers the car industry will become less exiting.
Show´em
Torbjörn Wikström
2nd generation SAAB enthusiast
Stockholm
Sweden
Greetings from Slovakia. Best of luck with the even & do your best. You are not alone. All Saab fans take a part on the events in the Europe. I agree with Torbjorn. Do you come to Europe you will be welcome.
Griffin Up
Why cant every Saab owner in the world join and make a cooperative and buy Saab from GM… :-)
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