Saab Not Dead Yet, and 9-5 Production to Start

Apparently GM is having a difficult time deciding what to do with its Swedish counterpart Saab. GM has taken away the December 31 deadline for taking bids for its Saab brand. GM is also restarting production lines to produce the new Saab 9-5.

Spyker Cars CEO Victor Mullen said he still hopes to win the bid for Saab and has extended Spyker's bid until January 7.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 2010 Saab 9-5 from egmCarTech)

[Source: Reuters)

Car Fact of the Day

The Lamborghini Gallardo, Lamborghini's most produced model (5,000 units in the first 3 years of production), is named after after a famous breed of fighting bull. The word gallardo in Spanish means "gallant," while in Italian it means "striking." Gallant also comes with a striking price tag; each Gallardo is roughly priced between $180,000 to $210,000.

-Anthony Alaniz
(Photo: 2006 Verde Ithaca Lamborghini Gallardo SE)

New Compact Aston Martin Only Available to Aston Owners

If you were looking at getting your hands on the new Aston Martin compact, the Cygnet, you need to have another Aston sitting in your garage. Aston Martin is only selling the new Cygnet to those who currently own another Aston Martin model.

The Aston Martin Cygnet, based on the Toyota iQ, is powered by a 1.3L, 97 horse power engine. Aston Martin is producing 2,000 units with the price starting around $35,000.

-Anthony Alaniz

(Photo: 2010 Aston Martin Cygnet from egmCarTech)

[Source: New York Times Wheels Blog]

Video of the Day: Amature Lamborghini Commercial