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	<title>Saab History</title>
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	<description>Past, Present &#038; Future</description>
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		<title>Saab Automobile Say Next Generation 9-5 Will Impress</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab Automobile AB
Saab Automobile AB has mentioned the speculation around the leaked next generation Saab 9-5 photos that emerged not that long ago.
They are emphatic in their communication by stating that the real product, still displayed in a semi-revealing photo above, will be much more impressive than the photos we saw recently.
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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/04/saab-automobile-say-next-generation-9-5-will-impress/</link>
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		<title>Final Saab 9-5 Production Model Rolls Off Assembly Line</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab Automobile AB
The final Saab 9-5 production model rolled off of the assembly line this week at the Saab factory in Trollhattan, Sweden.
The Saab 9-5 Sedan first debuted in 1997 as a MY &#8216;98 model, has been in production for 11 years and this model represents the end of it&#8217;s production run. 
It&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/03/final-saab-9-5-production-model-rolls-off-assembly-line/</link>
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		<title>Saab Launches 9-5 Print Ad Emphasizing Safety</title>
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Image Credit: Saab Automobile AB
Saab Automobile has launched a print ad, perhaps in a series, emphasizing safety for the 9-5.
The bold headline really packs a nice punch and should be, in my opinion, continued here in the United States.
Very well done, here&#8217;s hoping we see more of this!

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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/03/saab-launches-9-5-print-ad-emphasizing-safety/</link>
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		<title>Next Generation Saab 9-5 Continues Testing In Colorado</title>
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Photo Credit: Motor Trend
The next generation Saab 9-5 that we saw in the midwest last week here on Saab History, is actually part of a larger fleet of vehicles testing the vehicle which was recently seen by Motortrend in Colorado.
The previous generation that sees its final production model sedan roll out of the factory this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/03/next-generation-saab-9-5-continues-testing-in-colorado/</link>
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		<title>GM Funding Cut After July 10th, How Will This Affect Saab?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Wall Street Journal &#038; MSN report that there will be no funding for General Motors from the U.S. Treasury or elsewhere after July 10th.
The question now is, since Saab Automobile&#8217;s funding as of today, continues to come from General Motors, what will this mean for them in lieu of any more funding?
We originally heard [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/02/no-funding-for-gm-after-july-10th-how-will-this-affect-saab/</link>
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		<title>Saab Hopes For Increased Sales With 9-3x Addition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[TTELA, Trollhattan, Sweden&#8217;s own local newspaper reports that Saab Automobile hopes for increased sales with the 9-3x addition coming this fall, says Annicka Troedsson.
The sales as we know during Saab&#8217;s reconstruction period were quite dismal, but they have picked up globally as well, particularly since the recent news about Koenigsegg&#8217;s memorandum of understanding with Saab [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/02/saab-hopes-for-increased-sales-with-9-3x-addition/</link>
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		<title>New Salem Saab Renews Sponsorship Of Saab History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a vote of confidence for my efforts and for the future of Saab Automobile, New Salem Saab of Albany, New York, Saab History&#8217;s first sponsor, has renewed their long standing sponsorship agreement.
New Salem Saab, the Second Oldest Originally Owned Exclusive Saab Dealer In the United States, continues a great advertising opportunity here on Saab [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/01/new-salem-saab-renews-sponsorship-of-saab-history/</link>
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		<title>Students At Umeå Create Koenigsegg-Saab Concepts</title>
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SVT reports that there are students at the world famous transportation design school in Umeå, are creating design charettes on what the future of Koenigsegg-Saab products will look like for course credit. 
Let&#8217;s keep in mind, it was Daniel Forsgren of the same school back in 2003 that interned with Saab Automobile and created the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/07/01/students-at-umea-create-koenigsegg-saab-concepts/</link>
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		<title>Saab Automobile AB Now Discussing Bridge Loans</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Reuters reports that Saab Automobile AB are now discussing Bridge Loans to get them through this period until their EIB loans are guaranteed.
 * Carmaker still expects to have sufficient liquidity
* In funding talks with EIB
VISBY, Sweden, June 30 (Reuters) - Saab Automobile could increase production to meet higher demand if it secured bridge financing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/saab-automobile-ab-now-discussing-bridge-loans/</link>
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		<title>Jan Åke Jonsson Says Saab Automobile Need Funding Now</title>
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TTELA reports that Saab Automobile needs money, quickly because they are currently in-between owners GM &#038; Koenigsegg and funding for existing operations is running out.
Furthermore, the European Investment Bank loans apparently won&#8217;t be able to be granted until September 22nd, unless they can make an earlier board meeting with the EIB in late July. Those [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/jan-ake-jonsson-says-saab-automobile-need-funding-now/</link>
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		<title>Saab Sighting Of The Week &#8220;Saab 900 At Seafood Market&#8221;</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab History
This past week, I saw a great 1992 Saab 900 4-door sedan in front of the Harbor Fish Market in Portland, Maine.
I frequent this fish market as it provides some of the healthiest local seafood in the area at good prices and it&#8217;s clear that other Saab owners feel the same!
A nice [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/saab-sighting-of-the-week-saab-900-at-seafood-market/</link>
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		<title>Koenigsegg To Be At the 2009 Saab Owners Convention?</title>
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Saab History has recently learned that through a colleague, Koenigsegg is planning on being at the 2009 Saab Owners Convention taking place in Copper Mountain, Colorado. Koenigsegg @ Copper, sounds like there is a ring to it?
Here&#8217;s hoping Christian Von Koenigsegg &#038; Bård Eker will be there in full force to describe what their new [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/koenigsegg-to-be-at-the-2009-saab-owners-convention/</link>
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		<title>Robert J. Sinclair, A SlideShow Of Memories (1932-2009)</title>
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Saab History has just received a very nice slideshow representing the memories and accomplishments of former President Of Saab-Scania Of America, Bob Sinclair.
Robert J. Sinclair, former CEO of SAAB in North America and beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2009. He was a gifted pianist, raced sports cars, offshore powerboats [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/robert-j-sinclair-a-slideshow-of-memories-1932-2009/</link>
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		<title>Joel Manby, Former Saab USA President Speaks About GM &#038; Saab</title>
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Photo Credit: Saab Cars USA. Inc.
Joel Manby, Former President of Saab Cars USA, Inc. that I interviewed in December,  speaks about his previous experience working with General Motors &#038; Saab on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Here are some of his best quotes directly from the transcript. I also highly suggest you read my interview with him [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/joel-manby-former-saab-usa-president-speaks-about-gm-saab/</link>
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		<title>Swedish Company Launching Next Gen Electric Cars?</title>
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Photo Credit: Allt Om Motor
Allt Om Motor has recently published a piece on next generation cars, with this particular one outfitted in a Saab 9-3 convertible!
This particular piece reminds me of the 2006 Saab 9-3 BioPower Hybrid Convertible concept.
Swedish company behind the next-generation electric cars.
2009-06-25 14:13
The Swedish company Electro Engine in Sweden AB has developed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/swedish-company-launching-next-gen-electric-cars/</link>
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		<title>Saab Designs Implemented Throughout Austria Hotel</title>
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Photo Credits: Saab Automobile Austria
Saab Automobile Austria have decided to work with the Rathauspark, to implement their &#8220;move your mind&#8221; advertising campaign throughout their hotel in Austria.

Saab will design in suite at the Austria Trend [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/30/saab-designs-implemented-throughout-austria-hotel/</link>
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		<title>The Koenigsegg Quant NLV Solar Powered Sportscar Video</title>
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As a follow-up the photographs and specifications on the Koenisegg Quant NLV Solar Powered Sports Car I provided last week, here is a video from Eker Design, on how it evolved in the design process to a full 1:1 scale model.

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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/29/the-koenigsegg-quant-nlv-solar-powered-sportscar-video/</link>
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		<title>Next Generation Saab 9-5 Arrives In United States</title>
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Photo Credit: mhess427
The Next Generation Saab 9-5 arrives in the United States, as seen by a Saab enthusiast, and has taken some incredible photos including never before seen interior photos that show the material types [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/29/next-generation-saab-9-5-arrives-in-united-states/</link>
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		<title>A Rare Vintage SAAB 95 Television Ad - 1961</title>
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I have recently managed to locate an extremely rare SAAB 95 television advertisement from 1961. This particular video, one minute in length was done in English, by Phillipsons, SAAB&#8217;s first reseller in their home country of Sweden.
This was a great surprise and a great video, the vintage footage is astounding and I am glad I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/29/a-rare-vintage-saab-95-television-ad-1961/</link>
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		<title>Freeport, Maine Native Gives Up Saab 9000 For Toyota Prius In U.S. Goverment &#8220;Cash For Clunkers&#8221; Program</title>
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Photo Credit: Joel Page / NY Times
As one who lives in the same state as the driver in this article, that also owns not just the same make, but the same model and color and year even (a 1997 Saab 9000 CS), I was very interested to read about this person&#8217;s experience in a recent [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/28/freeport-maine-native-gives-up-saab-9000-for-toyota-prius-in-us-goverment-cash-for-clunkers-program/</link>
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		<title>A Rare Vintage SAAB 96 Television Ad - 1960</title>
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Saab History has recently received yet another incredible television ad. This ad, produced by SAAB-ANA, features the first year for the SAAB 96 in 1960.
This video is included in the permanent collection of the Saab History video archive, now totalling 477!

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		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/28/a-rare-vintage-saab-96-television-ad-1960/</link>
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		<title>Saab USA Parts End Of Month Super Sale!</title>
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Saab History site sponsor &#038; advertiser, Saab USA Parts, are celebrating a super month of sales and would like to offer their customers a deep discount on service items.
These service items include just about everything you would need to keep your Saab running and don&#8217;t forget, if you can&#8217;t find what you are looking for, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/26/saab-usa-parts-end-of-month-super-sale/</link>
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		<title>Next Generation Saab 9-5 Wagon Photo &#038; Drawings</title>
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Photo Credit: Saabs United &#038; Saablog.ru
A photo and now a sketch has emerged, this one is the next generation Saab 9-5 Wagon that is expected to be launched after the sedan product variant.
The details of this model should follow the specifications of what is already indicated for the next generation Saab 9-5 sedan model.
It looks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/26/next-generation-saab-9-5-wagon-photo-drawings/</link>
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		<title>Next Generation Saab 9-5 Sedan Photo &#038; Specifications</title>
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Photo Credit: Saabs United
A Saab Blogger has received the first official photograph of the next generation Saab 9-5 Sedan to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, 2009.
Below are the specifications for this sedan.
OVERVIEW
The Saab 9-5 offers excellent performance and value in the performance oriented midsize luxury category. It is available in Sedan in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/26/next-generation-saab-9-5-sedan-photo-specifications/</link>
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		<title>Koenigsegg Spotted Visiting Saab Headquarters</title>
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Photo Credit: TTELA.
TTELA reports that Koenigsegg is visiting Saab Automobile AB headquarters in Trollhattan, Sweden as shown above.
This is very exciting indeed, things are in motion, the new owners as seen in the photo, Bard Åker &#038; Christian Von Koenigsegg together along with some handlers?,  above at the factory are walking, talking and getting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.saabhistory.com/2009/06/25/koenigsegg-spotted-visiting-saab-automobile-headquarters/</link>
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