Recent media gossip suggesting Saab is set to announce a technology and parts sourcing arrangement with BMW has forced parent company Spyker to release the following statement:
“Zeewolde, The Netherlands, 27 September 2010. Spyker Cars N.V. (“the Groupâ€), a holding company that owns subsidiaries which produce and sell premium automobiles under the Saab and Spyker brands, has noted recent press speculation about the possible supply relationship with BMW. The Group confirms that talks are ongoing and will give further details once a final agreement has been reached.”
A BMW spokesman has said they often talk to other manufacturers from time to time, but did not confirm or deny discussions are in place with Saab.
Reports have speculated that Saab could source engines from BMW as well as building the new 9-2 platform using MINI architecture. The Swedish car-maker has a press-release scheduled for Wednesday, so it’s a fair bet we’ll have more info on this story then.
[Source: autocar]