September, 2008
Saab Sighting Of The Week - Sweden, Maine
30 September 2008, 01:01 No comments
This past weekend, after an intense collaborative with friends on , I managed to visit Sweden, Maine this past weekend!
I thought this visit certainly qualified for a “” with more of a focus on the location over the Saab itself.
Next June, I will plan on visiting the official villages where Swedish Immigrants arrived from Sweden [...]
Saab Convertible Photo “Updated” On Burn Notice Website
30 September 2008, 01:01 No comments
This past July, I mentioned that .
As you may recall the convertible they posted on the official was of an older 2004-2007 vintage range, and I kindly called them out on it.
As of today, I have noticed that they have recently updated their website to reflect the actual car that they are actually [...]
Journalist Crashes Saab 9-3 Turbo-X in Connecticut
30 September 2008, 01:01 No comments
A journalist from Sport Sedan and got in an accident with it with a Kia in Connecticut, en-route from Alexandria, Virginia to Maine!
I see that he was on I-84 unfortunately, because if he was on I-95, he could have stopped off at 100 Waterfront Street in to vist Saab USA’s former headquarters (1961-1971,1971-1993) [...]
Skiing in Italy
30 September 2008, 01:01 No comments
Italy has always been a consideration for those interested in experiencing the Alps for less. Having said that, it is still considered one of the top European skiing countries today, and is a magnificent place to take a skiing vacation. There is a certain romance about Italy that makes it the number one [...]
Saab Factory To Stop Production For 10 Days This Fall
28 September 2008, 23:11 No comments
Film Credit:
According to , the metal union suppliers to Saab Automobile AB in Trollhättan, Sweden where the current Saab 9-3 & 9-5 Sport Sedan & Sport Combis are produced, there will be a production stop this fall that may be just under 12 days between October 2nd and November 7th.
Evidently, there are some discussions [...]
The Saab Automobile Facilities In Trollhättan, Sweden
28 September 2008, 23:11 No comments
Photo Credit: Saab History
The Saab Facilities in Trollhättan, Sweden for those that may not have ever visited or are curious about consist of the following.
, which produces the current Saab 9-3 and 9-5 Sport Sedans and SportCombis located approximately 2.5 miles North of downtown Trollhättan, Sweden, situated alongside the Göta Alv river.
, located across the [...]
Saab Automobile USA’s Horsepower vs. Torque Promo
28 September 2008, 23:11 No comments
Today, even in the Saab Community, I continue to hear horsepower as the number that is referred to, but we all know that , that is front wheel driven.
I want to repost a video here that illustrates the importance of torque versus horsepower, in hopes that we really understand the difference and why within the [...]
Shaw Saab Promotes The “Right” Type Of Horse Power
28 September 2008, 23:11 No comments
Photo Credit: Shaw Saab
, a Saab History site sponsor, promotes the “right” type of horse power by providing a vintage poster from their dealership circa 1959 by SAAB Motors, Inc.
Here is a bulleted run down of the systems:
“SPLIT” sytem..inefficient and cumbersom, because power source and drive wheels are separated.
“PUSH” system…unstable and unbalanced, because car is [...]
Saab Sonett III AutoX Video - South Portland, Maine
28 September 2008, 23:11 No comments
With the impending rain, I managed to film NESA’s in in South Portland, Maine in addition to the photos I took earlier.
The photos don’t do this experience justice, but this film certainly does and I am surprised by how well it came out given that it was taken with a [...]
Skiing In France
28 September 2008, 23:11 No comments
If you enjoy skiing, there is nothing more exhilarating than the prospect of skiing through France. Whether taking advantage of some of the world’s best downhill runs, or heading cross country, France is a skiers paradise, and somewhere definitely not to be missed for any winter sports enthusiast. Amidst some of the world’s [...]
