Rescue Saab was cordially received
from new Saab command

Last week the team from Rescue Saab had the honor to meet Victor Muller and Jan Ake Jonsson at the Geneva Auto Salon. Both are extremely grateful for the incredible support of the last months. The current mosaic, we have presented on behalf of the Rescue-Saab community. Victor Muller: "It will get a special place in our office so that we never forget those who fought with us ".

It's now or never: Saab to back by demand and purchase! You should contemplate a Saab-purchase.

By the way: Thanks a lot for your answers regarding our question: What’s up with Rescue Saab? The overwhelming majority to propose, Rescue Saab stand by a independent platform between Saab-customers with wishes, questions and criticism and Saab command and marketing. Thats right!


Mission accomplished! Saab rescued!

Kind regards,

Your Rescue Saab Team Dresden/ Germany

Spyker Cars finalizes purchase of Saab

•  Spyker Cars finalizes deal over the purchase of Saab
•  Transfer of ownership has taken place
•  Saab exits liquidation and the management are back in control
•  Transaction signals the start of an exciting new era for Saab
•  Saab+Spyker to operate under parent company Spyker Cars N.V.

Trollhättan, 23.2.2010.  Spyker Cars N.V. today confirmed it has finalized the deal with General Motors Company to purchase Saab Automobile AB.  The transfer of ownership took place at 16.30 CET on February 23.  Prior to the close of the deal Saab exited liquidation and control was reinstated to Jan Åke Jonsson, Saab Automobile’s CEO, and his management team.  Going forward Saab Automobile and Spyker Cars will operate as sister companies under the umbrella of the Amsterdam Euronext listed parent company Spyker Cars N.V. (Ticker symbol:SPYKR).  This transaction secures the future of Saab Automobile and signals the start of an exciting new era for the iconic brand. 

Victor Muller, CEO of Spyker Cars NV said:  “We are delighted - Saab’s future is now secure.”  He continued:  “From today we will be concentrating all of our efforts into reviving Saab and transforming it into a sustainable and profitable company with the confidence to be bold.  We will reinforce the emotional experience between Saab drivers and their cars and we will focus on Saab's historical strengths in the fields of independent thinking, aircraft heritage, ecological performance and motorsport.

“Through this acquisition we add approximately 15 euros per share in equity and 60 euros of assets.  With a well funded business plan in place we are looking forward to working with Saab’s management on the realization of that plan and bringing exciting new products to our customers. Real Saabs, Saab Saabs.” 

Jan Åke Jonsson, CEO of Saab Automobile AB said:  “Today’s announcement is great for Saab’s customers, dealers, suppliers and employees around the globe, the level of passion and support shown to Saab over recent months has been remarkable and this does bode well for the future.  Now we aim to get back to the execution of our business plan, starting with the introduction of the new 9-5 later this year, and with the continued support of our employees and business partners I am confident we will succeed.”

“This transaction represents the successful outcome of months of hard work and intense negotiations, all aimed at securing a sustainable future for this unique brand, and we are pleased with the positive outcome,” said John Smith, GM vice president for corporate planning and alliances.  “This is a great day for Saab employees, dealers and suppliers, and a great day for millions of Saab customers and fans worldwide.”

Not enough!

Over 800 Rescuer wants the 20 tickets "Autosalon Geneve". The Fastest get the tickets - with the post in a day or two.

Congratulations!

Ruthie Moccia from Columbia U.S.A.! Congratulations! You are the 20,000. Rescuer of Saab. Greetings from the founder of Rescue Saab. Picture: Alex is driving, Sadie getting a ride.

Saab rescued. Hello Spyker. Goodbye GM.

Weeks of tensions and excitement but with a great success are now behind us. The sale of Saab Automobile AB operated by General Motors to Spyker Cars NV should be finished at February 15th 2010. The government guarantee by the Swedish government for the loan obligation of the European Investment Bank as the last one obstacle is now sanctioned by the subsidy regulations of the European Unit. The EU commission has established, that 82,2 % of the planned Swedish government guarantees are comply with the conditions of the EU preliminary subsidy framework. Saab will do an adequate payment for the guarantees as well as they will have enough bankable collateral just in case for recourse the credit. Neelie Kroes, the EU Commissioner for competitions, has declared: "The government guarantee will to be contributing to the realization of the Saab business plan without excessive distortions of competitions."

That's the actually available facts.

We from "rescue Saab" were able to speak to Mr. Victor R. Müller, CEO Spyker Cars, and also to Mr. Jan-Ake Jonsson. Both of them are the front men of this deal. They send warm greetings to the Saab rescue community as well as them sincerely thanks for the worldwide encouragement during the last turbulent months. Activities like "rescue Saab" are the reasons for the attractivity of Saab and also for the purchase of this traditional car label by Spyker.

What's up with "rescue Saab"? The reactions to our news, especially to the last newsletter witch contains the most delightful news of the year, are convince ourselves to continue "rescue Saab", perhaps as a forum also as a platform for Saab owners as well as Saab enthusiasts all over the world. Please make suggestions how to introduce the future of "rescue Saab".

The picture mosaic with your photos, pictures and some Saab convoy impressions was updated and is prepared for download - hires version available.

Mission accomplished! Saab rescued!

Kind regards,
Your Rescue Saab Team Dresden/Germany

Mission accomplished!

As recently reported on Bloomberg.com, today will be the happiest day in the life of all the Saab drivers and enthusiasts.

Today (Tuesday) General Motors Co. agreed to sell its Saab unit to Spyker Cars NV

» Read the official press release from GM

The future of the traditional swedish car brand is secured, Saab will take off again.

Together with about 20,000 Saab Rescuers we are looking forward to the new Saab models and many thousands of turbocharged kilometers.

We thank all the Saab community who remained loyal to Saab during the last year. It was amazing to see how many people stand behind Saab. Thanks to the thousands of Saab Rescuers, thank you Swade, thanks to all the Saab Convoys around the world.

» Official press release from GM

Brandnew: The Rescue Saab Wordmap

See where all the Saab Rescuers come from - provided by maptimize.com.
» Visit our Wordmap

The Rescue Saab Mosaic beamed onto Saab Factory Walls!

Amazing! The Rescue Saab Mosaic was beamed onto the factory walls at Saab in Trollhattan last night.

Watch the videoclip from tv4play.se:

» See the Video at tv4play.se

The Rescue Saab Mosaic

Here we go: the Rescue Saab Mosaic is here!

» Large format available