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Saab life can be so beautiful! What a crazy 2020. An unprecedented situation worldwide, the corona pandemic had us fully under control. It has completely changed all of our lives, at work, in the family and of course

Thumbs up in Barcelona. Juan von Berma thinks the 9-5 is a good car. Finally Lizi calls and tells about the test drive. He's completely excited, so am I. When it comes to toys, it doesn't matter how

Generally there are two types of invasions. One is tough, aggressive and spectacular - the other is quiet and gentle. History teaches us that it is the most successful variant. Europe is currently experiencing a silent invasion by Chinese automakers. Barely

The heyday of crash tests began 30 years ago. At the same time probably the best time for car magazines. In the pre-Internet age, the current issue was regularly bought at the kiosk. Mostly it was the auto-motor-sport, which was then considered to be the leader. Early

It's August 1996. The development of the 9-5 is nearing its end. Somewhere in Sweden a member of the performance team is on his way to the secret base in his Saab 96. The last tests are pending. This is how a film begins

Now it is back, the time of car conversations. Unlike 2011, when everything revolved around the dying Saab brand. Now it's about the electric car. The environmental bonus beckons in the background, and suddenly people are interested in cars,

The time is running. Relentless and for each of us. A generation change is announced in the Saab warehouse - and perhaps the beginning of a new trend. Corona plays an accelerating role here. The pandemic gets icons off the podium, moves some things

There are days that tend to start with small dramas. The Saab cup, of all things, the favorite piece, falls on the floor. It breaks, the mood goes into the basement, the broken pieces in the garbage. Something like that always happens and

The Saab 900 Turbo is parked in front of the door. The ignition key is on the desk. Can I endure a long time in the office? I do what is necessary, grab the key and mumble something about the fact that I have to go to Frankfurt.

I am rarely excited because I have everything through when it comes to cars. Including prototypes and pre-series. But now I'm a little nervous. And careful. In front of me is one of 27 Saab 9-5 NG sports suits from the pre-series. One more

You can spoil an article right from the start! Something like this: What does the Saab 9-2x Aero have to do with the Swedes? Not much, apart from a few minor details. But this attitude would be stupid,

There could be the miniature that fans have been waiting for for a long time. DNA Collectibles announces the Saab 9-5 Aero sports suit in a 1:18 scale collector. At the same time, the manufacturer shows pictures of the prototypes. In an unfamiliar variety, they are the same from the start

The Nordic Special Saloon Championships, the Saab 900 Turbo Super Saloon and the Flying Finn. Today both are almost completely forgotten. They wanted to write motorsport history together in the mid-80s. In 1985 went to Scandinavia

Over and over again in history, forgotten prototypes appear that one would have loved to see on the road. One of them is the P172 Coupe from Volvo. It is wonderfully beautiful, one may wonder how his career would have gone

A Saab is being sold in Spain. In principle, it is too good to be true. An aero from the first series, less than 80.000 kilometers on the clock. Light interior, midnight blue paint. Midnight blue! My favorite color when it comes to Saab. The Saab

In Bavaria, Christmas is considered the quiet, quiet time. At the turn of the year, Corona still seems far away, and I use my free time to think about my 9-5 project. The Saab is safe in Talheim, I'm planning for that

In my search for my new 9-5, I notice how the prices for the Aero versions are increasing. Powerful cars with as little electronics as possible are in demand. The counter-trend towards electric cars and mobile smartphones. For me it doesn't have to be an aero

This is the stuff automotive dreams are made of. A Saab Cabriolet, hardly any kilometers, good equipment. You could get weak there. Because this open Saab is definitely not a dull used car. It exudes the flair of a new car and it promises

The classic car hobby has a reputation for being exclusive. It doesn't have to be. There are inexpensive classics that are fun. The Saab 99 is one of those. It is almost never expensive, especially when there is no turbo below it

There was lively southbound traffic on the A3 on Friday. Germany is in vacation and short-time working mode. It is travel time, even if the goals appear exotic this year. Fichtelgebirge instead of Egypt, Sauerland instead of Turkey. Quite a few stayed

As anniversaries approach, you tend to look back. Maybe it will get sentimental, you may be surprised. When you realize that the unthinkable has happened. One of these days comes in July. 10 years ago in Sweden, Saab danced on the

Once Saab, always Saab! From the 99 to the 9-3 convertible - a completely satisfied Saab story. When I was faced with the decision to buy a slightly larger and faster car in 1979, I was initially at a loss. The premium brands from Germany touched me

One of the prejudices against copywriters is that they'll lie in their ads, that the bars will bend. But that's not true. In principle quite the opposite. The competition reads along and is quick to file a lawsuit