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Saab fuels the Green Budget Debate

Saab fuels the Green Budget Debate

Saab Great Britain has today (Monday 19th March 2007) unveiled a BioPower Budget detailing the measures it would like to see the UK Government take in the Budget on Wednesday to boost the use of bioethanol E85 and reduce Britain’s CO2 output from road transport.

Safety check and AA cover for older Saab cars

Owners of older Saab models no longer covered by the manufacturer’s warranty can take advantage of a comprehensive safety check on all mechanical and electrical functions at Saab dealers throughout the country.

Saab’s entire range goes flex-fuel

Saab’s entire range goes flex-fuel

With the arrival of the 1.8t BioPower engine across the Saab 9-3 range, Saab is proud to become the first, and only, car company in the UK to offer an alternative fuel engine choice in every single model in its line-up. Available in all three 9-3 bodystyles of Sport Saloon, SportWagon and Convertible, Saab’s pioneering BioPower flex-fuel engines are now available to a whole new audience of customers in the UK.

Introducing ‘The Little White Purse’ by Osman Yousefz

Introducing ‘The Little White Purse’ by Osman Yousefz

Girls, hands up if you’re forever scrabbling around in your handbag trying to find your keys?

Saab 9-5 BioPower 100 Concept premieres at Geneva

Saab 9-5 BioPower 100 Concept premieres at Geneva

Saab will give green motoring a performance boost at next month’s Geneva Motor Show when it unveils its latest BioPower technology – the first production-based engine to be optimised for pure bioethanol (E100) fuel.

Saab sets new global sales record in 2006

Saab sets new global sales record in 2006

Swedish premium car maker Saab achieved its strongest-ever global sales performance last year, growing worldwide sales by 5.4 per cent compared to 2005 and also setting a best-ever sales volume in Europe.

Saab Wins coveted Award for anti drink-driving device

Saab Wins coveted Award for anti drink-driving device

As the perennial problem of drink-driving rears its ugly head all over Europe again this Christmas time, Swedish premium car maker Saab has been awarded a coveted prize for its contribution to tackling the issue. The Swedish Automobile Association’s “Årets Hjulklapp” award (meaning “this year’s Christmas present”) has been given to Saab in recognition of its AlcoKey device, which is now being trialled on a widespread basis in Sweden.

Drive a Saab and miss whiplash

Drive a Saab and miss whiplash

For the second year running, Swedish premium car-maker Saab has been commended by the independently-operated Thatcham Motor Insurance Repair Centre for the effectiveness of its Active Head Restraints in reducing neck injury.

Saab launches Anniversary Edition models

Saab launches Anniversary Edition models

Saab will celebrate its 60th anniversary by launching special editions of its 9-5 and 9-3 model lines, featuring unique exterior and interior detailing, worth up to £3,000, all at no extra cost to the customer. The Anniversary Editions will go on sale from January 2007.

Saab calls on UK Government to boost Biofuels

Saab calls on UK Government to boost Biofuels

Saab Great Britain has this week launched its second flex-fuel car, capable of running on eco-friendly renewable fuel source bioethanol E85, in the UK – the Saab 9-5 2.3t BioPower, which cuts fossil CO2 emissions by up to 70 per cent when running on bioethanol compared to when running on petrol. This car joins the existing Saab 9-5 2.0t BioPower, first deliveries of which began back in March, in the same week that Morrisons supermarket opened the UK’s first bioethanol E85 refuelling points across the UK.

Saab’s 9-5 2.3t BioPower goes on sale

Saab’s 9-5 2.3t BioPower goes on sale

The Saab 9-5 2.3t BioPower cuts fossil CO2 emissions by up to 70 per cent whilst delivering maximum power of 210 bhp and 310 Nm of torque. That is 14 per cent more power and 11 per cent more torque when running on eco-friendly bioethanol E85 fuel compared to when running on petrol. Sounds too good to be true? Well it’s not – the Saab 9-5 2.3t BioPower goes on sale in the UK next week (Monday 20 November), with on-the-road (OTR) prices starting at £23,270.

Sir Richard Branson gives green light to Saab BioPower

Sir Richard Branson gives green light to Saab BioPower

Move over fossil fuel – that’s just so passé – or that’s the message as the UK’s most high-profile and best-known businessman Sir Richard Branson takes delivery of a Saab 9-5 BioPower!

Saab Aero X named ‘Concept of the Year’ by Autocar

Saab Aero X named ‘Concept of the Year’ by Autocar

The stunning Saab Aero X Concept has been crowned ‘Concept Car of the Year’ by Britain’s longest-established car magazine.

Saab unveils new interior driver focus for model year 2007 9-3 range

Saab unveils new interior driver focus for model year 2007 9-3 range

The view from the driver's seat is the main focus of the model year 2007 enhancements to the Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon, SportWagon and Convertible ranges.

Saab Launches New High-Performance 2.3t BioPower Engine

Saab Launches New High-Performance 2.3t BioPower Engine

Saab Great Britain is delighted to announce the world premiere of the 210 bhp 2.3t BioPower engine in the new-look Saab 9-5 Saloon and Estate range. This car will be unveiled at the British International Motor Show which will be held in London in July. The addition of another BioPower variant, delivering 14 per cent more power and 11 per cent more torque whilst substantially cutting fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions when running on bioethanol E85 fuel, will extend Saab's leadership of the premium 'flex-fuel' segment.