The fascinating story of the 1986 Saab 90, a unique Finnish-made model that epitomizes Nordic collaboration and innovation. Learn about its production, unique features, and lasting legacy in Finnish automotive culture.
The Saab 9000 Cabrio was considered for production in 1989, one prototype was made by the Finnish company Valmet Automotive, but Saab eventually decided not to make the car a production model after all. Also, Valmet made the Opel Calibra...
If you read Saabplanet.com on a regular basis (or if you are just simply crazy about Saab cars), then you know Valmet whose automotive business was originally founded with Saab. Since then, the company has collaborated with many manufacturers such...
The Finnish automotive industry was born 50 years ago, when the first Saab (Saab 96) was completed at the Saab-Valmet factory in Uusikaupunki. The first Saab 96 was handed over to President Urho Kekkonen the following day. But, this choice...
Many Saab car owners (especially older models) have never heard of Valmet Automotive, and many don't know that their favorite Saab car - is a car made in Finland. Also, you may not have known, 99 was also manufactured in...
50 years ago today, on November 13, the first car – a Saab 96 – was completed at the Uusikaupunki car plant (Valmet Automotive). The Saab 96 is an automobile manufactured from 1960 to January 1980, replacing the Saab 93. From 1969 – 1980 were produced 65,887...
The Saab 900 Finlandia - this is another Saab born in Finland, in a small town that has an exotic name that is hard to pronounce - Uusikaupunki. The name Uusikaupunki is long and apparently difficult if you’re not a...
Thi is Classic test drive with the unique Saab 9000 V8. Such a distinguished testimony of Valmet Automotive's and Saab's heritage. There is a real gem in the corners of the museum of the Uusikaupunki car factory. This is the...
Finnish auto-magazine jokamies.fi has published an interesting article about Saab 99 and its place in the history of automotive, planetary. In the introductory text they say: "Beauty is in the eye of the viewer, but the last incarnations of Saab...
Valmet Automotive: 50 years of innovation - and newer than ever. With unlimited passion for mobility and innovation, their 6,000 employees work worldwide to make the future of vehicles a reality. In an era shaped by change, Valmet serve as a...
