GM to discontinue Saab after deal talks collapse

Discussion in 'Off-Topic' started by FTZ, Dec 18, 2009.

  1. FTZ

    FTZ ^.^

    http://www.northjersey.com/news/bus...scontinue_Saab_after_deal_talks_collapse.html

    NEW YORK — General Motors Co. said Friday it will wind down Saab after talks to sell the brand to Dutch carmaker Spyker Cars collapsed.

    GM said in a news release that issues arose during the sale talks that could not be resolved.

    “Despite the best efforts of all involved, it has become very clear that the due diligence required to complete this complex transaction could not be executed in a reasonable time,” GM Europe President Nick Reilly said in a statement. “In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution.”

    GM was scheduled to provide more details during a conference call with reporters Friday morning. The Detroit automaker said it will continue to honor Saab customer warranties.
     
  2. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    hmm, i wonder what Sveeeddenn will do?
     
  3. Alex

    Alex Community Founder Staff Member

    Wirelessly posted

    Its a shame the deal w spyker fell through.
     
  4. XanRules

    XanRules Active Member

    So that's Pontiac, Saturn, and Saab all gone.
    Way to kill off the good brands. Weren't Pontiac and Saturn two of their best-selling brands?

    GM doesn't seem to understand that constantly rebadging its own shit and reselling it isn't the way to do things. They had no business owning Saab anyway.
     

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