Saab Owners Convention 2007

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For Immediate Release: October 16, 2006

25th North American Saab Owners’ Convention Announced

Saab Enthusiasts Coming to Southeastern Michigan in 2007

DETROIT– For the first time in history, Saab owners and enthusiasts from all over North America and beyond will gather in Southeastern Michigan next year, celebrating the passion for their cars and the Saab brand. The Saab Club of North America has announced August 23-26, 2007 as the dates for the event.

The organization of the 25th annual Saab Owners’ Convention has been assigned to the Great Lakes Saab Club, with president Jim Laman serving as convention chairman. Commemorating the 60th anniversary of Saab as a car manufacturer, the 2007 Owners’ Convention will celebrate the highlights of Saab’s proud past, present and future.

“We are honored by the Saab Club of North America’s decision to choose Southeastern Michigan as the location of their Silver Jubilee convention,” said Jay Spenchian, Saab Automobile USA general manager. “We are looking forward to supporting the organizing Great Lakes Saab Club in every way possible. Beyond showcasing our flourishing Saab USA Heritage Collection and our latest array of products, including a number of special 60-Year Anniversary Editions, we are also planning on unveiling a very important new 2008 Saab production vehicle at the event.”

Continuing updates on the 2007 North American Saab Owners’ Convention, including the exact event location and program activities, will become available at www.saabconvention.org

Saab is a division of General Motors Corp. Saab Automobile USA is the importer and/or distributor of the Saab 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X SUV for Saab Automobile AB, Sweden. For the 2007 model year, Saab offers seven models that perform at an EPA-rated 30 mpg on the highway. Saab also offers new vehicle warranty coverage for five-years or up to 100,000 miles. Visit www.saabusa.com for more information.

The Great Lakes Saab Club is pleased to announce the Troy Hilton as the venue for the 25th annual Saab Owners Convention scheduled in Troy, Michigan August 23-26, 2007.

"We are very excited to welcome the Saab Owners Convention to the Hilton in Troy, Michigan, voted one of the top five safest cities to live in by Morgan Quinto in 2006! The hotel is conveniently located off I-75 with easy access to shopping at the magnificent Somerset Collection, many unique historical Michigan venues, as well as some of the finest dining and theaters in the country. We guarantee you will have one of your most memorable events ever," states Melissa Allen, Troy Hilton senior sales manager.

The GLSC is working in conjunction with Saab USA as well as the Saab Club of North America to make the convention a success. Expected attendance is 500-1500 Saab enthusiasts from both the United States and abroad. Registration for this event is expected to open late February 2007.

Contact Info:

Jim Laman, president, GLSC [email protected]

www.saabconvention.org

http://soc2007.eventbrite.com

Hope to see all saab owners there in support of our awesome brand. :AH-HA_wink: