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Saab Develops New Auto Transmission

Published Friday, 07 January, 2011 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Saab Automobile, which is owned by Spyker Cars, is setting up a venture to develop transmissions for the auto industry with the Swedish government. Saab and Fouriertransform AB, the Swedish government's venture-capital firm, will employ 50 engineers from Saab's powertrain division. The venture, which starts in 2011, will develop transmission systems for Saab and other auto makers.

"This step, together with other initiatives, will drive down our break-even point and improve operational efficiency

Kia Launches in India

Published Thursday, 30 December, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

After a long success run in Korea and North America, the Kia Motors is going to tackle one of the most overly populated areas of the world and be launch in the Indian car market.

Kia is the second largest carmaker in its own country, delivering a growth of 28% in the last month with a sale of 19,08,096 units. India's market will be mostly looking for economy and compact models. It

The Rebirth of Saab

Published Friday, 05 November, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Saab had a tough time last year - now the auto maker is poised to make a huge comeback, and not only in the United States. Business Insider takes a closer look at the all new Saab Motors.

The periodical wants you to take a closer look at Saab, especially when considering your next automobile purchase. "Assert your independence and show off your individual taste with a more unique automobile."

If you take your driving seriously, you'll want a "driver's car," rather than just purchasing a basic mode of transit. Witness the rebirth of the Saab, zooming back with…

Kia 5-Door Forte Released

Published Tuesday, 26 October, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Kia has officially launched the all-new 2011 Forte5-Door. The model is based on Kia's new and already wildly popular Forte compact sedan and Forte Koup 2-door.

"The Forte5-Door is another key ingredient to the design-led transformation that Kia Motors is currently in the midst of," said Maria Soklis, chief operating officer of Kia Canada Inc. "The Forte5-Door provides Canadians the practicality and utility that is expected from our already successful Forte lineup."

Forte5-Door is already on sale throughout Canada, and is available with a choice of 2.0-liter four-cylinder or 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Each features a six-speed manual transmission…

Saab Targeting Russia and China in 2011

Published Tuesday, 26 October, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Saab is looking to get back into China, Russia, Brazil and Mexico, its sales chief said in an interview. Saab is negotiating potential distribution partners there and aims to reach agreements by the end of the year, Adrian Hallmark said.

"In the next two years the new markets will not materially change our performance volume-wise, but in the next five years I believe they will fundamentally change our performance," Hallmark said.

Saab halted its imports of the Swedish brand into China and Russia during the economic crisis of 2008. While the company is now focusing on re-establishing itself in the…

Saab - New Face For 9-3, Engine For 9-5

Published Tuesday, 12 October, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

The updated Saab 9-3 is coming in with a slight facelift, a grille somewhat larger than previous models. Big grilles are in these days, after all.

But more major changes are under the hood, where the full range of gasoline engines has improved the consumption performance by 7%.

The new TTiD 1.9 diesel, another option of UK and possibly US buyers, brings in a total of 180 horsepower and lowers fuel consumption.

Other trim levels bring in newer alternatives in horsepower - 130 and 160 hp respectively, which gives values of consumption and emissions same as top diesel. Gas and…

Kia Pop Details from Paris

Published Tuesday, 12 October, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Kia revealed their all new Pop concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. After online teasing, which lasted months, we finally get official specs on this concept car. For now, Pop looks more like a design study, but who knows what the future will brings with Kia.

Here are some of the fascinating specifications:

The automaker's electric city vehicle is capable of 87 mph and has a battery that can be recharged by a high-voltage connection in 30 minutes.

A standard European 230-volt electrical outlet will recharge the 18 kWh lithium polymer gel battery in six hours. At full…

Saab First EV - 9-3 ePower

Published Monday, 27 September, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Swedish auto maker Saab will unveil their 9-3 ePower EV at the Paris Motor Show. This marks the introduction of Saab's very first EV ride. ePower is based on the 9-3 SportCombi wagon, and the EV's projected driving range between charges is 125 miles.

The 9-3 ePower, after its 2010 Paris debut, will begin fleet testing next year in Sweden. Saab said it wants to evaluate real world performance "as part of the development process for a purpose-built, electric Saab vehicle."

The projected driving range of 125 miles is from the vehicle's 35.5kWh lithium-ion battery pack…

2012 Saab 9-4X

Published Monday, 13 September, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Saab is finally beginning to reveal production ready models and concepts of their new line up. One of those highly anticipated vehicles is the Saab 9-4X, coming in 2012.

After several delays and the Swedish auto maker almost going out of business, the Saab 9-4X has been confirmed for a world debut at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show in November.

Based on the larger Cadillac SRX (Saab, until earlier this year, was a General Motors property) the 9-4X features attractive styling which recalls the 9-4X BioPower Concept and the 9-5. Inside, traditional Saab design cues reign supreme as…

Saab Looks to Return to Rally

Published Tuesday, 31 August, 2010 by Blog Admin. Categories: News.

Saab is not only looking to grow its line up of vehicles starting next year, but by 2012 they hope to be back in the rally car racing circuit. They are one of many brands hoping to get back into the World Rally Championship.

Reports state that rejuvenated Swedish brand, Saab, is set to make its return to the most prestigious rally racing series in the world. If everything pushes through this could happen for the 2012 season.

Saab has been absent from the rally scene since 1979. The brand's return to Rally Championship could be in-line to the…

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