1999 Saab 9-5

This is a big year for Saab: The 9-5 is the first new product to roll off the Swedish automaker's assembly lines since 1994, and it has been quickly followed by a new 9-3. Saab doesn't introduce new models often, so this sudden burst of activity shows big changes are underway. With the introduction of its new 9-5 sedan (pronounced 'nine-five'), Saab hopes to broaden its appeal.

General Motors, which has controlled Saab since 1990, is working hard to reduce Saab's financial losses and build its image. But GM is not interested in turning Saabs cars into Swedish Pontiacs. Though …
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