Saab News
Celebrate Volvo's 89th birthday with some neat facts
Did you know that Volvo used to build cars in Canada, or that it invented the rear-facing child seat?
Saab has ruined all Swedish cars for me
Saabs are one lesson that I've needed to be taught over and over again. And I'm still not sure that I've learned it.
New owners of Saab don't get to use the name
Saab AB has declined to give National Electric Vehicle Sweden the rights to use the Saab name on new planned models.
Saab-powered Ford is the most unlikely drift car we've seen
Here's a Saab-powered Ford Anglia drift car. It's outstanding, and it's been tearing up tracks – sideways – all over the United Kingdom.
Saab signs deal to sell 20,000 electric cars in China
National Electric Vehicle Sweden signs a framework deal worth $996 million to provide 20,000 Saab 9-3 electric cars to Volinco, a Chinese aerospace firm.
Chunk of ice smashes man's windshield
A driver on Interstate 495 South in Massachusetts had his windshield shattered after a huge chunk of ice flew off the top of an SUV.
Are orphan cars better deals?
Sometimes the key to getting a good value is hitting 'em where they ain't. Millions of cars from dead brands offer that unique opportunity.
There will be five new SAAB EVs, starting in 2017
Saab owner NEVS plans one EV in 2017, four more in 2018, including an SUV and crossover.
Man in a convertible drives in the rain with a Christmas tree
One couple tried to bring a Christmas tree home in a convertible, but then got caught in a torrential rain storm. And a passerby captured it all on video.
Turkey buys rights to Saab 9-3 for domestic car
Turkey has purchased the intellectual property rights for the Saab 9-3 and plans to turn it into a Turkish-built, range-extended EV by 2020.
GM re-recalls 11k SUVs
GM is recalling 10,000 examples of the Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, and GMC Envoy because they don't have the right fix for an earlier safety campaign.
Why won't automakers slap on a turbo badge anymore?
The trend toward downsizing and turbocharging has had a negative effect on the "turbo" badge. We look at why automakers are so hesitant to use it today.
1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen is a Swede worth remembering on MotorWeek
MotorWeek remembers one of the last great Saabs in its vintage review of the 1999 9-3 Viggen. This model was the pinnacle of Saab's capabilities, with a powerful engine and special aerodynamics package.
NEVS, Dongfeng ready to make more green cars
Saab buyer NEVS will work with China-based Dongfeng on developing green vehicles.
Motorweek looks back at 1983 Saab 900S
Saab might be a brand that's just barely hanging on, but the company has a great legacy to celebrate. Motorweek takes a look at the company in better times with this Retro Review of a 1983 900S.
Recharge Wrap-up: Renault's electric motors, BMW i3 is AM free
Is electromagnetic interference enough to justify disabling AM radio in the BMW i3? Saab parent NEVS begins joint ventures to build cars in Tianjin, China. Renault upgrades its Cléon factory to build the Zoe's R240 electric motor.
Subaru recalls 81,000 Impreza models for airbag replacement
Subaru recalls 81,100 units of the 2004 and 2005 Impreza and Saab 9-2x, which was a badge-engineered Impreza wagon, to replace faulty Takata airbag inflators.
Rally legend Erik Carlsson dies at 86
Famous Swedish rally driver Erik Carlsson has passed away at the age of 86. In the '50s and '60s, he often turned small-displacement Saab rally cars into event winners and was a longtime ambassador for the brand.
Our Picks For The Best $10,000 Used Cars
If you're in the market for a nice used car but have a limited budget, check out this list of interesting vehicles for $10,000.
Saab tries [again] to emerge from bankruptcy
Saab, which is apparently still a thing, has come up with a new proposal that squares things with creditors, moves it out of bankruptcy and courts new OEMs.
Saab still alive and well at New Jersey dealership
Park Avenue Saab in Maywood, NJ, still treats its customers like the Swedish automaker is currently in business, trading 30-50 used Saabs every month and servicing those still on the road.