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Friday, March 12th 2010

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Transfer drama, Murray Slam-dunked, while fleets get cleaner

Fleet Voice Column: Wednesday 3, 2010 Former UK Prime Minister Harold Wilson once said ‘A week is a long time in politics’ but it feels even longer when in journalism. In the past week, we have witnessed talks about talks on how policing and devolution should be implemented in Northern Ireland (nothing ever changes – Ed speak), [...]

Spyker cars extends its offer for Saab

Spyker has been in contact with GM today, and continues to develop its proposal for the purchase of Saab. Spyker has extended the validity of its proposal therefore until further notice. More information to follow shortly.

Saab 9-3X 2.0T road test

Launched at the 2009 Geneva motorshow, the Saab 9-3X is the latest addition to the 9-3 range and, according to Saab, it’s ‘aimed at people with active outdoor lifestyles who don’t want a large and heavy SUV or crossover’. However, it may also suit rural couch potatoes with a long, muddy drive… The 9-3X is [...]

Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon 1.9 TTiD EcoPower Turbo Edition road test

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show Saab showcased its new EcoPower Technology. Now while this could be passed off as just another example of green marketing spin, it’s hard not to take note of a powerful, 140mph executive saloon that returns an impressive 53.3mpg on the combined cycle. Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon consumer car reviews [...]

Saab 9-3 Convertible 2.0T Aero road test

Back in the mid‘ 80s Saab effectively reinvented the 4-seater convertible. With a powered and robust fabric roof featuring a heated glass rear screen, the 900 Convertible was, for the first time, a genuine all-year-round proposition. Though much copied since, the current 9-3 – introduced in 2004 and updated in 2007– remains a popular [...]

Saab 9-3 Convertible Aero 2.8l V6 road test

It’s April 2009 and the vultures are circling, the obituaries are being penned, and the grim reaper is sharpening his blade, is the end in sight for the once-celebrated Swedish carmaker Saab? Well, we don’t have a crystal ball but when you’ve driven a car like this you do hope that the manufacturer can [...]

Saab On The Road To Independence

Swedish car maker Saab has just announced that it is to be reorganised into a fully independent business. This announcement comes just hours after the senior managers had an extra-ordinary board meeting to determine the future of the company (see  www.fleetdirectory.co.uk/fleet-news/index.php/2009/02/20/saab-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ for more). As a result of GM’s strategic [...]

Saab Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Swedish car maker Saab, which is owned by General Motors has ‘filed for reorganisation, seeking protection from its creditors’ according to reports in the Swedish media. Seemingly GM is trying to cut its ties with the Swedish Government refused to bail it out. This meant that the board at Saab held an extraordinary board meeting [...]

GM UK Leasing announces contract hire rates for Vauxhall Insignia

GM UK Leasing, part of the Masterlease Group of companies, has announced its contract hire rates for the new Vauxhall Insignia – the first leasing company in the UK to do so. As the preferred vehicle financing and fleet management specialists for GM in the UK, GM UK Leasing will be offering companies the opportunity to [...]

GM Puts Its Full Weight Behind New Code Of Practice

General Motors UK has announced that it is putting its full weight behind a new industry-wide Code of Practice designed to enhance standards of car servicing and repair. The vehicle manufacturer is funding retailer subscriptions with the intention of signing up its entire UK network to a new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and [...]

Fleet website launched by GM for Vauxhall, Chevrolet and Saab

GM has launched a new UK fleet website for Vauxhall, Saab, Chevrolet and Cadillac. The most important piece of information you’ll need is of course the address – www.gmukfleethub.co.uk and it provides all the details you’ll need on the group such as downloadable price lists, tax calculators and contact details for the brand’s fleet divisions. There’s more  [...]

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