16th Aug 2021, 23:26

It was hard for Saab to evolve when GM would force them to build a car that had sales flop written all over it like the Cadillac BLS, and then force Saab to foot the bill for said failed experiment.

17th Aug 2021, 05:01

Saab was always a niche company with a loyal customer base. Their products were sturdy and long lasting, they had long production runs. GM was never a good fit for this company; in the end SAAB input was zero, it was just another mediocre GM product with a SAAB badge. GM were long time owners of Opel and did the same to that company. Opel now owned by PSA is in profit again now.

Ford nearly succeeded in doing the same to Volvo until sold to Chinese interests. They are now a success. The Chinese at least seem to comprehend the appeal of these brands unlike the US companies.

I do not think more needs to be said.

17th Aug 2021, 15:14

So Detroit is not finished because of cars like the Corvair, Vega, Citation, Cimarron, Aztek, HHR and SSR? Just to name a few?