Is Saab still in business?

Many people still think Saab makes cars, even though the business was bought out by General Motors in 2000 and Saab Automobile went defunct back in 2011. But the Saab name is very much alive and well, as one of the world’s most innovative defence and security companies.

What is the Saab 9-3 based on?

GM2900 platform
The first generation 9-3 (1998-2003) is based on the GM2900 platform changing to the GM Epsilon platform with the introduction of the second-generation car (2003-2012). Other vehicles using this platform include the Opel Vectra and Cadillac BLS.

Do they still make Saabs in Sweden?

Saab went bankrupt in December 2011 and was bought by a Chinese-Swedish investment group, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs), last year. The carmaker will restart production of its 9-3 sedan model at its Trollhattan factory in western Sweden.

What happened to Nevs cars?

The company ended up bankrupt, and production due to a close. Saab’s assets became the property of National Electric Vehicle Sweden, or NEVS, a vehicle company which came to be owned by Chinese real estate giant Evergrande Group in 2019.

Are Saab cars still being made?

Do they still make Saab automobiles?

Saab is seeking a true liquidation, meaning there will be no future buyers, and Saab will no longer make new cars. GM sold Saab in 2010 to an independent firm in Sweden. At the time, GM said it would honor any Saab warranty because the cars were still built with GM technology and parts.