National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB has started production of the Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan with a petrol engine. Sales are initially focused in China with a small number of vehicles being sold directly from Nevs to Swedish customers via the Nevs’ website

The car that is produced is a high-spec Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan with a 220 hp 2.0-liter turbo, a previously recognized high-performance engine of the Saab cars.

“I am very proud of the dedication and the focus that Nevs management and employees have demonstrated over the year that has passed since we became owners of the plant in Trollhättan, and who have made this possible. Swedish expertise along with Japanese technology around batteries and new lightweight materials and our Chinese group’s focus on green technology is our strength for the future”, said Kai Johan Jiang, Nevs founder and main owner.

“It is truly a complex mission to start a car production process which has been still for two and a half years. It is very pleasing that we have embarked on a journey where we want to and will make a difference with our partners and customers. Our electric car will be launched next year, and already today we can offer Saab cars with continued high, proven performance and quality”, said Nevs’ President Mattias Bergman.

Nevs’ customers will be offered a first class and engaging customer experience. They will also be offered the opportunity to come to the heart of the Saab car brand in Trollhättan to take delivery of their vehicles. While doing so, they will be invited to visit our highly efficient factory with experienced and competent workers and the Saab Car Museum where they can get a flavor of our brand and vehicles.

To ensure a solid ownership experience we intend to offer service and parts distribution in partnership with Orio AB (formerly known as Saab Automobile Parts AB).

In less than a year, the purchasing organization has built partnerships with the suppliers to the Saab 9-3. Nevs now has partnerships with all around 400 suppliers needed for the Sedan model. All in all the Nevs’ start of production engage around 2,400 companies globally through the suppliers.

“It’s been an intense year committed to ensuring Nevs’ start of production. I see our established partnerships as a trustful beginning of the long term and strategic relationships we want to build together with our subcontractors”, said Nevs’ Purchasing Director Per Svantesson .

To ensure our high quality and the supply chain functions, the production rate will be very modest, about ten cars a week initially, and then gradually the pace will be increased to meet customers’ demand.

The electric car based on the Saab 9-3 will be launched in spring 2014, with China as the first market. Nevs’ partner and part owner Qingdao has initially placed an order for a pilot fleet of 200 electric cars with delivery starting in spring 2014.

Sales in Sweden, via Nevs’ website, will start on Tuesday, December 10. The price is 279 000 SEK with manual transmission and 289 000 with automatic transmission. Additional specifications purchase and delivery conditions are presented when the sale starts.

Over time we will develop our customer base to expand into more markets where we see potential for growth and profitability.

Nevs’ vision is to shape mobility for a more sustainable future. Our aim is to be a front runner in the automotive industry, with focus on electric vehicles, where China is our initial main market. The pace of change towards cars powered by fossil free fuels will increase and China currently has the most ambitious efforts for electrification of the vehicle fleet.

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SAAB PARTS UK LAUNCHES NEW FIXED PRICE REPAIRS

New national prices for common wear and tear items*
Greater value and transparency for customers; “what you see is what you pay”
Replacement parts are Saab original, designed to fit and engineered to last
Work undertaken by trained and experienced Saab technicians
Expanding national network of authorised Saab repairers
Fixed price repair is backed by a Saab Parts 2 year / 24,000 mile warranty

In conjunction with our national network of authorised Service and Parts Centres, Saab Parts UK is pleased to announce the introduction of Fixed Price Repairs. Appreciating the costs of motoring usually only go in one direction, Saab Parts UK is giving owners the opportunity to maintain their vehicle cost effectively and with the highest quality replacement parts.

“We understand the UK car parts market is very competitive and gives owners a wide choice of alternatives. However, there is nothing quite like an original component, which has been engineered to strict durability standards, and designed to fit and operate at one with the vehicle. As a result, all Saab parts come with a 2 year warranty to further reassure customers that they could not have bought better,” said Corin Richards, Managing Director Saab Parts UK.

Recognising there are 200,000 Saabs on UK roads, and cars naturally require “wear and tear” items to be replaced as they age, Saab Parts UK has developed a list of some items that at some point need replacing, and offering a new national fixed price for the job, which includes VAT and fitting. Front windscreen wipers can be fitted for just £29, brake fluid can be drained and replaced for £45,front brake pads can be replaced for £119 and a new battery can be fitted for only £99. More details on the Saab Fixed Price Repairs can be found on our web-site www.saabparts.com/en-gb/uk

“As well as offering Saab owners greater transparency and value, we are also improving customer convenience by expanding our national network through the appointment of new Service Centres. Saab Parts now has 84 repairers across the country and is in the process of appointing more Service and Parts Centres in 2014. Our approach is to offer Saab drivers the best of both worlds; the technical equipment, training and experience of authorised workshops along with the pricing of independent specialists,” remarked Corin

Website: www.saabparts.com

*some model exclusions apply (V6, XWD models and new 9-5 from MY10)