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		<title>Jan Åke Jonsson To Be Awarded By Swedish Commerce</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile&#8217;s managing director has been praised by the western Swedish Commerce and Industry for his hard work to save Saab. Jonsson will be awarded on May 3rd at the Swedish Exhibition in Göteborg according to TTELA.
&#8220;During the past year, discussions about Saab Automobile&#8217;s future was hot and public. Throughout the process, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/11/jan-ake-jonsson-to-be-awarded-by-swedish-commerce/</link>
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		<title>Former Saab Designer Anthony Lo, Leaves GM For Renault</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab History
Former Saab Designer, Anthony Lo, who I interviewed this past September in Frankfurt and previously in Detroit a year earlier, has left GM to take a new position with Renault according to Car Design News
Lo, led what people refer to as the “concept car era” for Saab under GM&#8217;s ownership, beginning with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/09/former-saab-designer-anthony-lo-leaves-gm-for-renault/</link>
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		<title>Saab Sighting Of The Week &#8211; &#8220;Saab 900 Turbo In Boston&#8221;</title>
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Photo Credit: Michi
This week&#8217;s Saab Sighting of the week depicts a Saab 900 Turbo with the SPG kit painted in yellow, taken near what looks to be a boat house of some sort with the Boston skyline in the background.
I am surprised that in all of my travels, this is the first time seeing this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/09/saab-sighting-of-the-week-saab-900-turbo-in-boston/</link>
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		<title>The Sunday River Ski Resort – Cold Brook Saab Partnership</title>
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Film Credit: Saab History
Cold Brook Saab of Skowhegan, Maine, an exclusive Saab dealership for over 46 years, continues to enjoy a strong customer following and has managed many continuous cross marketing opportunities over the years. The first one I covered this past November with Shipyard Brewery, the other one I am covering here with Sunday [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/05/the-sunday-river-ski-resort-%e2%80%93-cold-brook-saab-partnership/</link>
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		<title>Saab Cars North America Announces Pricing on 2010 Model Year 9-3 Vehicles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saab Cars North America Announces Pricing on 2010 Model Year 9-3 Vehicles
    * Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices reduced on all 2010 model year 9-3 variants
    * 2010 model year vehicles to begin arriving in showrooms in April
DETROIT – Saab Cars North America today announced that manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/05/saab-cars-north-america-announces-pricing-on-2010-model-year-9-3-vehicles/</link>
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		<title>Fmr Saab Presidents Shannon, Spenchian, Let Go By GM</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab History (Left to Right) Bob Sinclair, Jay Spenchian, Jan-Willem Vester &#038; Steve Shannon. &#8211; 2007 Saab Owners Convention, Troy Michigan
The former Presidents of Saab Automobile in the United States while under previous GM ownership, Jay Spenchian (2005-2007) as well as Steve Shannon (2007-2009), were both dismissed from their duties as executives at [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/05/fmr-saab-presidents-shannon-spenchian-let-go-by-gm/</link>
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		<title>Erik &#8220;On The Roof&#8221; Carlsson Turns 81 Years Old</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Legendary Saab rally driver, Erik &#8220;On The Roof&#8221; Carlsson or &#8220;Mr. Saab&#8221; to others, turns 81 years old today. Erik “På taket” Carlsson, or in Swedish meaning “on the roof”, was born March 5, 1929 in Trollhättan, Sweden.
The nickname On the roof, apparently originated by from the children’s book, “Karlsson på taket” by Astrid Lindgren. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/05/erik-on-the-roof-carlsson-turns-81-years-old/</link>
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		<title>Per Eklund Chooses Heikkinen For Finnish RallyCross</title>
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Photo Credits: http://www.erc24.com/
Per Eklund appears to be grooming a young protege who will be joining Eklund Motorsport. A Finn, by the name of Toomas &#8220;Topi&#8221; Heikkinen who will be racing in this year&#8217;s Finnish rallycross according to enthusiast, Mike Jager
It&#8217;s nice to see experienced professionals realizing that for continuity sake, a younger generation needs to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/03/per-eklund-chooses-heikkinen-for-finnish-rallycross/</link>
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		<title>Next Gen Saab 9-3 Is More Than 2 Years Into Development</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Edmunds Inside line indicates that the next generation Saab 9-3 is more than two years into development at this time, according to Victor Muller of Spyker Cars.
In addition to this vehicle, Muller indicates that he would also like to build a premium compact vehicle known as the 92.
This is all very good news for future [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/03/next-gen-saab-9-3-is-more-than-2-years-into-development/</link>
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		<title>Saab History Receives 1987 Model Year Press Photos</title>
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Saab History has received another kind donation of original 1987 model year press photos. These have been added to the archive.
If you have the accompanying press releases that go along with these photos, please contact Saab History.
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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/03/saab-history-receives-my-1987-press-photos/</link>
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		<title>The Full Saab Press Conference Video At Geneva</title>
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This is the full video of the Saab Press Conference at the Geneva Motor Show that was filmed yesterday.
This video begins with the first new tv ad that Saab did last year followed by a presentation by Jan Åke Jonsson of Saab Automobile followed by Victor Muller of Spyker Cars. The purpose of the press [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/03/the-full-saab-press-conference-video-at-geneva/</link>
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		<title>Where Do You Think SCNA&#8217;s New HQ Should Be?</title>
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Saab History has recently learned that the current Saab Cars North America organization will be out of the GM Renn Cenn by next Friday, March 12th and into their new Headquarters. This is very good news as Saab continues to separate themselves from GM.
That being said, I have previously polled about this, last September prior [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/02/where-do-you-think-scnas-new-hq-should-be/</link>
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		<title>Jan Åke Jonsson &amp; Victor Muller Interviews At Geneva</title>
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Saab Automobile has produced another video, this time of Jan Åke Jonsson &#038; Victor Muller Interviewed at the Geneva Show
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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/02/jan-ake-jonsson-victor-interviews-at-geneva-show/</link>
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		<title>Koenigsegg Group Attend Saab Press Conference In Geneva</title>
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Photo Credit: Dimitri Baumgartner &#038; Frederic Demaret Saabhuy.Net
Christian Von Koenigsegg &#038; Bard Eker of the Koenigsegg Group attended the Saab Press Conference Today.  They are on the top right with the white collars, one with an orange lanyard to the far right (Bard Eker), and CvK with the orange tie, two people to the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/02/koenigsegg-group-attend-saab-press-conference-in-geneva/</link>
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		<title>Saab Automobile Creates Ad From Save Saab Campaign</title>
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Saab Automobile AB creates a new print ad from the global Save Saab campaign. 
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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/02/saab-automobile-creates-ad-from-save-saab-campaign/</link>
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		<title>The Saab Press Conference At Geneva</title>
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Photo Credit: Dimitri Baumgartner &#038; Frederic Demaret Saabhuy.Net
The Saab Press Conference at the Geneva Motor Show broadcast started at 15:15 (9:15AM EST), and has now ended at 15:52 (9:52 AM EST). 
This press conference included Jan Åke Jonsson of Saab Automobile followed by Victor Muller of Spyker Cars. The purpose of the press conference was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/02/the-saab-press-conference-at-geneva-starts-at-1515/</link>
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		<title>The Photos Of The Saab Stand At The Geneva Auto Show</title>
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Photo Credit: Dimitri Baumgartner &#038; Frederic Demaret Saabhuy.Net
Here are the photographs from Dimitri Baumgartner &#038; Frederic Demaret that are in attendance at the first of the two days at the Geneva Motor Show.
Today is the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/01/the-photos-of-the-saab-stand-at-the-geneva-auto-show/</link>
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		<title>Historic SAAB 93 At Geneva Show En Route To Mille Miglia</title>
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Photo Credit: Dimitri Baumgartner &#038; Frederic Demaret  Saabhuy.Net


2 March 2010
Saab at Geneva Motor Show 2010 
Historic Saab 93 on Show at Geneva en route to Mille Miglia  
·	Unique heritage: Saab celebrates first major international rally success
·	Historic recreation: Saab and Spyker CEOs to run Saab 93s in 2010 Mille Miglia   
Saab is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/01/historic-saab-93-on-show-at-geneva-en-route-to-mille-miglia/</link>
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		<title>All New Saab 9-5 On Display At Geneva Show</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab Automobile AB
The All new Saab 9-5 that had its global debut in September of 2009, will of course be on display at the Geneva Show starting today
Overview
All New Saab 9-5 Sedan:  Start of a New Era for Saab
·	Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X and Saab heritage
·	Engineered with driver in focus [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/01/all-new-saab-9-5-on-display-at-geneva-show/</link>
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		<title>Saab Automobile at 2010 Geneva Motor Show</title>
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Photo Credit: Dimitri Baumgartner &#038; Frederic Demaret Saabhuy.Net


1 March 2010
Saab at 2010 Geneva Motor Show
All New Saab 9-5 Sedan Opens New Chapter in Saab History 
The all new 9-5 Sedan, due to go on sale later this year, is the centerpiece of the Saab stand. It celebrates the start of a new chapter in the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/03/01/saab-at-2010-geneva-motor-show/</link>
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		<title>A letter to all Saab Owners from Jan Åke Jonsson</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a letter from Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile AB&#8217;s Managing Director.


Dear Saab owner,
It is a great pleasure to announce that Spyker Cars N.V. now has acquired Saab Automobile AB from General Motors, thus securing our future.
I would like to thank you and all Saab customers, who have stood by us throughout this journey. Many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/27/a-letter-to-all-saab-owners-from-jan-ake-jonsson/</link>
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		<title>Saab Factory Gears Up For Increase In Saab Car Production</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab History
The Saab Factory is gearing up for an increase in Saab Car production, with the 9-3 Sedan, SportCombi, 9-3 Convertible, 9-3x and all new Saab 9-5 Sedan according to TTELA.
In the near future, the Saab factory will be prepared to take on a significant upswing in production meeting the expected demand.
In addition, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/26/saab-factory-gears-up-for-increase-in-saab-car-production/</link>
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		<title>Göteborg Saab Facility Consolidated To Trollhättan HQ</title>
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Photo Credits: Saab History
As Saab Automobile completes its facilities consolidation, the Mölnlycke office in Pixbo/Göteborg office has finally closed and the approximately 100 people that worked there, have moved to the headquarters in Trollhättan, Sweden according to TTELA.
This process started last fall as reported here on Saab History and has taken time to completely phase [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/26/goteborg-saab-facility-consolidated-to-trollhattan-hq/</link>
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		<title>Saab 9-3 TX Edition &amp; New Concept Car At Geneva Show?</title>
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Saab History has recently learned from the folks at the Geneva Motor Show that while the Saab stand will have products we know and recognize, Saab 9-3x, all new Saab 9-5, it&#8217;s supposed to also have the Saab 9-3 TX edition as well as a concept car?
Anyone have any guesses as to what this concept [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/26/saab-9-3-tx-edition-new-concept-car-at-geneva-show/</link>
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		<title>New Products Arriving For U.S. Saab Dealers, Top Priority</title>
		<description><![CDATA[According to the Oakland Press, getting new vehicles to the 218 216 Saab dealerships in the United States is the first priority for the new stateside organization, Saab Cars North America.
In addition, it&#8217;s also good to hear that leasing will be resuming for these new products as that will significantly help Saab dealerships throughout the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2010/02/26/new-products-arriving-for-u-s-saab-dealers-top-priority/</link>
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