27 September 2010

Saab-BMW link on engines, new model?

Saab and BMW are in negotiations for the German carmaker to supply engines for Saab's next generation 9-3.

According to reports in Automotive News, Saab also wants to use BMW's Mini platform for a new smaller 9-2 model, which would target the Audi A1.

Saab was bought from GM earlier this year by the Spyker car company. It's new generation 9-5 was just recently launched in Ireland.

The engines for the current 9-3 are sourced from the GM-Opel powertrain range.