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Saab 9-X BioHybrid Wins Specialty Concept Of The Year

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been crowned as the coolest car to never actually exist by 25 professional auto journalists at the Automotive Hall of Fame. The award, better known as the "Specialty Concept Car of the Year," was bestowed upon the 9-X BioHybrid due to its ultra-efficient 200 HP 1.4-liter BioPower turbo hybrid engine. Not only were the underhood goods touted, but the panel of journalists also loved how purty the 9-X BioHybrid looks, with its electronic power-sliding floor, ambient light design, instrument panel and more. Click through for the full release.

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2:40 PM on Wed Jun 25 2008
By Travis Hudson
1,790 views, 11 comments

Latest by n/a: Looks good, hopefully it looks as good on the street as it does in the photos. The auto extending rear diffuser and spoiler are cool. more »

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Saab Reflective Eco-Clothing

We don't really understand what the point of the Saab's "Reflective Eco-Clothing" fashion show was last night. Though come to think of it, Saab has had a recent habit of making fantastical concepts which hold little regard for reality, so maybe these dolphin-safe reflect-o dresses fit right in with Saab's image after all. Oh yeah— the 9-4X BioPower and 9-X BioHybrid concepts were there too, but we've seen those plenty by now.

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9:42 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Mark Arnold
940 views, 17 comments

Latest by clank-o-tron: @JantheMan: I didn't get this joke right away. Kudos. more »

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Saab 9-X Is A Hybrid Of Concept And Reality

The Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept is allegedly more than just another far-fetched yet stylish show car. Actually, this vehicle is supposed to hint strongly at an upcoming 9-1. For now, GM claims the car is powered by a 200HP 1.4-liter turbo four-banger, with magical Swedish hippie hybrid trickery. GM also feels the need to tell us that the engine can run on E85— as if that's even newsworthy anymore. No word on where the ignition key will go. But you know how Saab loyalists are about that extra-special quirk. Press release after the jump.

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1:30 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,568 views, 15 comments

Latest by dfwguy: @Bento: What is so intriguing about a "Start" button. Mama's '59 Rambler had a start button AND push button shift. more »

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Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept Revealed At Geneva

Joining in on the small hybrid party, GM is showing off this Saab 9-X BioHybrid Concept. The styling is familiar, and similar to the 9-4X BioPower. But what's underhood is new; a turbocharged 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine that can run on either gasoline or ethanol, making 200 HP on the corn juice. This is mated to GM's next generation hybrid system, which we still don't know much about. Other interesting features are a solar panel on the roof used to help charge the batteries, and an active rear spoiler that elongates the body and reduces drag. For now, the small Saab is a concept; but expect to see it in showrooms before too long, positioned in the same segment as BMW's Mini. And even if this Saab doesn't make it to US shores, this platform will be the same used on the Chevy Volt. Full press-release after the jump.

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1:30 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Mark Arnold
992 views, 26 comments

Latest by n/a: KAMMBACK! I'm in love. more »