Magna Steyr out, Trollhatten in?

Jul 05, 2005 6 Replies

Saab convertibles to be built in Trollhatten?



formatting link
Well, at least _some_ Saabs would still be produced in Sweden (post 2008/9).


- tex


"...Saab-9-3 Cabrios from Austria's Magna Steyr back to the production=20 facility in Trollhaetten, Sweden."

I thought all 900 and early 9-3 cabrios were built at Valmet in=20 Uusikaupunki, Finland, so there's no 'going back' to Trollh=E4ttan.

--=20 MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '91 900i

Well, it's a web site for the world's business leaders. How much correct facts do you think such a place publishes?

Good point, "correct facts", interesting pleonasm. Fortunately the world's leaders, business or otherwise, always make major decisions on correct information....

You guys are dwelling on the wrong minutae. Past ventures mean nothing when it comes to building today's vehicles. The bigger question is whether the Trollhatten facility and its workers will be adequately prepared for dealing with the specific issues of manufacturing a convertible. I guess only time will tell.

It seems like GM is setting a path for Trollhatten to produce specialty/niche vehicles, which I suppose is better than nothing for the workers there.

- tex

Especially when it's very likely that the Euro-Cadillac will totally bomb IMHO.

Graham

Uusikaupunki, Finland, so there's no 'going back' to Trollhättan.

That's right. Today they build Porsche Boxters at Uusikaupunki:

formatting link
but have been making them side-by-side with Saabs in the late 90's. The history of the plant is Saab history as well:
formatting link
and tells an interesting story of specialized multi-brand auto manufacturing and outsourcing. Not exactly a brand new thing in Uusikaupunki, founded in 1968.

Join the Discussion

Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.

Didn't find your answer?

Ask the community — no account required