A 2011 academic study by researchers from Cambridge Judge Business School and the University of Edinburgh set out to determine who was responsible for Saab Automobile’s bankruptcy. We go through its findings in detail - the production numbers, the GM years, Spyker’s 93-day rescue, and the China deal that GM refused to allow.
Spyker is preparing a new C8 Preliator for Monterey Car Week 2026, with Victor Muller promising an 800-hp twin-turbo V8 and no hybrid compromise. For Saab enthusiasts, the story carries a familiar name, a familiar level of risk, and an unavoidable question: what does Muller’s latest comeback say about the man who once tried to save Saab?
Bob Lutz’s blunt Motor1 comments ignited a wave of reactions and over 120 SaabPlanet readers pushed back with their own theories, memories, and alleged insider detail. This follow-up digs into what can actually be verified from Saab’s final GM decade: chronic underinvestment, diverted resources, tech sharing that favored other GM brands, and the cancellations that left Saab without a viable product runway. We also place selected reader claims in context, clearly separating what’s documentable from what remains unproven - but hard to ignore.
Thirteen years after Saab’s bankruptcy, the iconic Swedish brand continues to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. Despite the heartbreak of December 19, 2011, Saab's legacy of innovation, resilience, and community thrives, proving that the spirit of a truly unique carmaker can never be extinguished.
EV Electra's ambitious plans for the Emily GT as CEO Jihad Mohammad shares his vision in an exclusive interview, detailing strategies for overcoming challenges and succeeding in the electric vehicle industry by 2024.
Explore the world of Saab enthusiasts, dedicated individuals who keep the legacy of this iconic Swedish brand alive. Discover their passion, the history of Saab, and the thriving community that continues to celebrate these unique cars.
About 10 years ago, During the New York car show, Victor Muller took the opportunity to substantiate rumors of an "upcoming Saab 9-2, or 92", which he wants it to be called. At that time, The magazine "Motor Trend" got...
Ex-Saab managers Acquitted on All Charges today in Vänersborg District Court. Vanersborg District Court has today acquitted all seven defendants who have been indicted for crimes committed in Saab's last fiscal year...
Last year launched an investigation nto the criminal activities of the former Saab cars company. Seven people is facing being charged by a prosecutor for serious economic crimes in Saab Automobile, among them were former Chairman Victor Muller; former Chief Executive Jan...
Victor Muller and his sports car company Spyker missing opportunities to save Saab Automobile. Saab Automobile was sold to Spyker Cars N.V. in 2010 after a deal between Spyker and then-current owner General Motors. In 2012, Spyker filed a lawsuit...
