Saab Car Gets Makeover; Prince Charles Drives

It was so long ago, Saab made a fresh news in the car. Recently, Saab fans, it was not much to get excited about. And one of the possible reasons for such a long time idleness is that General Motors (GM) in 2000, took full control of the Swedish brand. In fact, Saab is now known as nothing more than another GM division. Nevertheless, that does not produce adverse effects if the Detroit auto on the Internet can find a way to take Saab to return to his individual roots.
And with the GM knows how to handle his car brands, the public should know to expect the beginning of this reform, as on compact Saab 9-3 runs makeover.
The compact Saab 9-3 is the most well-known models. In 2008, this car comes from Aero X concept car, which was first exhibited in 2006 at the Geneva auto show, and most recently at the exhibition in Detroit 2007.
With Saab quality oxygen sensor, a compact 9-3 comes with a new fascia exudes that, when mixed with elements of the Aero X extinct Subaru Impreza-based 9-2X and 9-5 more: hood, which is in the form of horseshoes raised section of the Aero X is based engine cover; its clamshell design mark, as it was used at 9-5, as well as fog lights and lower air intake similar to those in the 9-2X. New on the CD are 9-3 headlamps and trademark three sections grille.
According GM, a new front, along with a revised rear of the dashboard and make new 9-3 more focused and a more aggressive approach. The company also said that the clamshell hood recalls the legendary 1967 Saab 9-3 in 99.
The turbocharged engine (with sufficient amounts of torque) remains a choice: 2.0-litre four-cylinder that is suitable for 210-horsepower, and 2 8 - litre V6, which receives additional 5 horsepower this year, a total of 255 horsepower.
The 2008 Saab 9-3 is expected to be in the salons at the end September.
Here is another good news for Saab lovers! To assist in Brighton to London Eco Car Rally, Prince Charles of Great Britain was able to manage Bio-Saab 9-3 convertible power along with Honda " & quot; Civic Hybrid, a 7 series BMW 7 hydrogen and silver Ford Focus cells when he took a rush of clean vehicles for the Monday prior to the spin eco car rally.
The beautiful Prince test drove the four of the newest vehicles that are environmentally friendly (in the case of gas), in the car park at London& 39;s Hampton Court Palace.
All these cars are powered by alternative fuels for petrol: Saab has been in force on bio-ethanol E85, which was made from fermented plant substances used Honda auto gasoline and electric motored vehicle, and two other vehicles of the force was hydrogen.
The Duke said he could not give an electric scooter to try, because it can break loose from it.
Charles arrived riding in his bio-fuel " blue Jaguar & quot; that have been converted three months ago. He has two and a bio-fuel Jaguars converted Audi in its fleet. He flew to Richmond Palace from his home in Scotland - Birkhall - two turbo-pusher private charter plane.
According to Clarence House source, the Prince wanted to use dual turbo chartered aircraft because it is relatively clean and devotes relatively less carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) than jet plane.
The Brighton-to-London Eco car rally ended in Trafalgar Square, where 20 cars were exhibited party to mark World Environment Day.
About Saab Saab is a line of cars that are currently being manufactured at Saab Automobile AB. He is currently fully owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation. Saab vehicles is the exclusive owner of the Royal Order, appointed as HM the King of Sweden. Products from Volvo, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz compete directly with Saab.



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