Saab越來越悲觀了😇

http://chinese.autoblog.com/2009/12/18/officially-official-saab-brand-dead/

還在期待12月31日前的聖誕假期中GM（通用）能夠為大家捎來Saab（紳寶）的好消息嗎？趕在聖誕節前，GM決定帶大家一同面對現實，Saab品牌旗下部分資產售予中國BAIC（北京汽車控股），至於Saab則將成為歷史！

我們趕緊先將來自GM的原文聲名稿張貼在下方，同時也等待台灣Saab總代理商富公司進一步做出公開說明。先前我們就說過，很多事情絕非靠媒體廣告預算就能夠飾平，就像Saab品牌確實有關閉的可能性，而目前看來這樣的事情確實已經發生，喜歡Saab的讀者也只能試著期待事情還有轉圜的餘地。

在傳出荷蘭車廠Spyker（世爵）有意收購Saab的消息之後，GM馬上讓談判協商工作與出售Saab資產給BAIC的相關事宜同步進行，然而在完成部分產權轉移的同時，GM也進一步瞭解Spyker公司組織、財務等各項調查，最後也發現以Spyker的現況來說無法順利在12月31日前完成Saab品牌的收購，因此GM決定提前宣布這項消息。

那麼何謂"Saab吹起熄燈號？"，比照Pontiac（龐帝克）與Saturn（釷星）兩個先前遭到GM關閉的品牌，包括Saab 9-5以及計畫中的全新9-4X都將停止相關生產與研發工作，GM將對Saab所有員工分批採取資遣等工作，除此之外，Saab與全球各地經銷商的關係預料受到影響，但來自GM的聲明稿中也表示，全球現有Saab車主的權益不受影響！ 目前我們仍在等待Saab台灣總代理商富公司回應，更多詳細訊息請鎖定AutoBlog相關報導！



以下為來自美國GM的原文新聞稿

PRESS RELEASE

Saab Sale Cannot Be Concluded Brand to be Wound Down 2009-12-18 Detroit.

General Motors announced today that the intended sale of Saab Automobile AB would not be concluded. After the withdrawal of Koenigsegg Group AB last month, GM had been in discussions with Spyker Cars about its interest in acquiring Saab. During the due diligence, certain issues arose that both parties believe could not be resolved. As a result, GM will start an orderly wind-down of Saab operations.

"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. In order to maintain operations, Saab needed a quick resolution," said GM Europe President Nick Reilly. "We regret that we were not able to complete this transaction with Spyker Cars. We will work closely with the Saab organization to wind down the business in an orderly and responsible manner. This is not a bankruptcy or forced liquidation process. Consequently, we expect Saab to satisfy debts including supplier payments, and to wind down production and the distribution channel in an orderly manner while looking after our customers."

Saab will continue to honor warranties, while providing service and spare parts to current Saab owners around the world.

As part of its efforts to become a leaner organization, GM began seeking a buyer for Saab's operations in January. Last week, Saab Automobile AB announced that it had closed on the sale of certain Saab 9-3, current 9-5 and powertrain technology and tooling to Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Co. Ltd. (BAIC). GM expects today's announcement to have no impact on the earlier sale.

As the company continues to reinvent itself, GM has been faced with some very difficult but necessary business decisions. The focus will remain on the four core brands – Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC – and several regional brands, including Opel / Vauxhall in Europe. This will enable the company to devote more engineering and marketing resources to each brand and model.

A media conference call with John Smith GM Vice President, Corporate Planning and Alliances will take place at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

General Motors Company, one of the world's largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908. With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 209,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in some 140 countries. GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 34 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, Opel, Vauxhall, Wuling and Jiefang. More information on the new General Motors Company can be found at www.gm.com.