NEVS: for the moment, there will be no more new Saabs built

Posted on 19-08-2013 at 14:31 by robbie – 31 Comments”

The last time came all wild rumors on that would indicate that NEVS soon would start with the build of a restyled version of the Saab 9-3. NEVS has now responded and says that there is nothing of true.

According to a spokesperson of NEVS is, although some activity can be found in the factory in Trollhättan, but relates mainly to the manufacture of spare parts. There should still be with various suppliers to be contacted before any attempt can be made to the production.

“We have not started production yet – we have not contacted all suppliers we need for parts. Before we have 100% of all parts, we are not able to start. We have the vast majority, but not all yet. We have access to the schedule or course and we produce spare parts for Saab Parts, but we have not started our own production yet. We are continuously preparing for the start of production – I think we are today, 200 employees and 100 consultants – we will be more of course when we can start production,”

The weather in the production of the old Saab 9-3 will become a chore. NEVS can not use parts made by GM were provided. So think about other (petrol)engines, gearboxes, electronics and many other (invisible) components. The GM-free create a car that was developed by GM and full GM-technique is a lot of time and money.

Recently it was announced that NEVS last year, a loss of 13.8 million euros. Fortunately, they have 74.5 million received from the Chinese city of Qingdao in exchange for 22% of the shares. Also says NEVS that they are still 126 million euro can borrow. The money is for now so not yet.

Earlier this year, NEVS also with the wrists of old Saabdealers just in case they ever start producing cars. It would surprise me if this year even with serial production can be started. (via: just-auto.com)