Which company does Saab belong to?
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Saab was formed by the merger of Scania-Vabis and Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (SAAB). The models under the Saab brand include: Saab 900, Saab 9X, Saab 9-5, Saab 9-3, etc. Taking the 2014 Saab 9-3 as an example, it is a mid-size car with body dimensions of 4668mm in length, 1802mm in width, 1473mm in height, a wheelbase of 2675mm, and a fuel tank capacity of 62 liters. The 2014 Saab 9-3 features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine producing a maximum horsepower of 220 PS, a maximum power of 162 kW, and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
I know the story of Saab cars is quite long. It originated from the Swedish company SAAB, which was originally a major aircraft manufacturer. In 1947, they started producing cars, spinning off an automotive division dedicated to manufacturing Saab models. I read in a car history book that Saab leveraged aviation technology to create safe and reliable cars, such as the famous Saab 900, which became hugely popular with its turbocharged technology. Later, in 1989, General Motors acquired Saab, making it part of an American brand. Sales were decent at the time, but GM mismanaged it, leading to bankruptcy in 2010. Now, the brand has been bought by Sweden's NEVS, which attempted some electric vehicle projects but has mostly halted production. Saab's legacy still lives on in the hearts of car enthusiasts, with many people nostalgic for its Nordic design and rugged feel.
