Saab Enthusiasts Head for the Adirondacks

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Saab Enthusiasts Head for the Adirondacks

24th Owner's Convention in Lake George, NY

Detroit, Mich. – Saab owners and enthusiasts will gather to celebrate their passion for their cars and the Saab brand at the 24 th annual North American Saab Owners Convention. One owner will journey from the land down under – Australia that is. This year’s event will be held August 24-27, 2006 in Lake George, New York at the Roaring Brook Resort and Conference Center. This all-inclusive family resort is situated in the beautiful scenery of the famous Adirondack region. Go to www.saabconvention.org for more information.

More than 200 vehicles are expected to be displayed and join the weekend activities such as the Concours d’Saab, the People’s Choice Contest and technical seminars. Saab Automobile USA will also bring a array of vehicles, ranging from the award-winning Aero X concept car introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, a collectible 9-3 Aero Convertible “20 Year Anniversary Edition”, as well as a number of vehicles from the Saab USA Heritage Collection. Among them a freshly restored 1970 Saab 99, a 1973 Sonett III as well as a 1991 900 Turbo SPG – all considered milestones in Saab’s nearly 60-year history as an auto manufacturer.

“Saab owners are unique in terms of their affection for their vehicles and the brand,” said Jay Spenchian, Saab Automobile USA General Manager. “This annual convention provides a unique opportunity for passionate Saab supporters to come together, sharing experiences and stories centered around their cars.” Spenchian will be the keynote speaker at the Saturday night banquet, updating participants on the “State of Saab 2006.”

Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and distributor of Saab 9-2X, 9-3, 9-5 cars and the 9-7X SUV for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. For more information, please visit www.saabusa.com.