Breaking: production at Saab is again silent

Breaking: production at Saab is again silent

Posted on 20-05-2014 at 15:40 by ricardo – 26 Comments”

productie bij Saab ligt opnieuw stil
Yes, Saab built still cars. Six per day. But due to financial problems, the factory once again has come to a standstill.

After the brand under the auspices of Spyker, cast National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) a few years ago as savior of the brand. There were over 330 members of staff appointed and the production line – that was already two years lay still – had to go back to roles. And lo and behold: at the end of 2013, the production of the more than 11-year-old 9-3 resumes in Trollhattan, Sweden. With the addition that they are the youngtimer dramatically had modernized. They even came in dribs and drabs to the Netherlands.

However, there is a kink in the cable came. One of the investors in NEVS, the investment company of the Chinese city of Qingdao that 235 million undertaking for a share of 22%, have defaulted. It is not known whether they are only a part, or nothing at all have been funded. The fact is that due to lack of money as of today no cars to be built.

In this emergence of the ancient Saabsoap let NEVS also know that they have the number of contracted consultants will reduce, in addition to the production stop. NEVS claims that she is now a framework agreement concluded with a “large international manufacturer” to the development of the Phoenix platform to share. In addition, they are in talks with a big automotive party co-owner. (Something for you, Vic?)

NEVS says that the stop in production is temporary, and at least four weeks in a row.

Gallery: Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan NEVS 2014

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