A large sign with the Saab logo stands outside the main Saab factory in Trollhattan in this file photo taken June 10, 2009. Swedish sportscar maker Koenigsegg and General Motors have struck a preliminary deal on June 16, 2009 for the niche firm to take over loss-making carmaker Saab Automobile after two decades of U.S. ownership. Picture taken June 10, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

A large sign with the Saab logo stands outside the main Saab factory in Trollhattan in this file photo taken June 10, 2009. Swedish sportscar maker Koenigsegg and General Motors have struck a preliminary deal on June 16, 2009 for the niche firm to take over loss-making carmaker Saab Automobile after two decades of U.S. ownership. Picture taken June 10, 2009.

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  1. SAAB Managing Director Jan Ake Jonsson is pictured at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009. The world's biggest auto show will run until September 27.

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  1. SAAB Managing Director Jan Ake Jonsson is pictured at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA in Frankfurt September 15, 2009. The world's biggest auto show will run until September 27.
  2. A file photo of the Saab corporate logo is seen on the hood of a Saab automobile in Trollhattan in June 10, 2009. A Swedish government official said on November 25, 2009 that General Motors GM appeared to still harbour hope of being able to sell its Saab Automobile unit after the wheels came off of a planned divestment this week.
  3. The SAAB logo is seen on a car in Schaumburg, Illinois, November 24, 2009. A deal for General Motors Co to sell its Saab brand collapsed on Tuesday when the buyer pulled out in a move that threatens the Swedish luxury brand with closure. GM had been aiming to close a deal by the end of next month to sell Saab to a partnership led by the Swedish luxury car builder Koenigsegg and backed by China's Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding Ltd.
  4. The SAAB logo is seen at Patrick Saab in Schaumburg, Illinois, November 24, 2009. A deal for General Motors Co to sell its Saab brand collapsed on Tuesday when the buyer pulled out in a move that threatens the Swedish luxury brand with closure. GM had been aiming to close a deal by the end of next month to sell Saab to a partnership led by the Swedish luxury car builder Koenigsegg and backed by China's Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding Ltd.
  5. The SAAB logo is seen at Patrick Saab in Schaumburg, Illinois, November 24, 2009. A deal for General Motors Co to sell its Saab brand collapsed on Tuesday when the buyer pulled out in a move that threatens the Swedish luxury brand with closure. GM had been aiming to close a deal by the end of next month to sell Saab to a partnership led by the Swedish luxury car builder Koenigsegg and backed by China's Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding Ltd.
  6. The SAAB logo is seen at Patrick Saab in Schaumburg, Illinois, November 24, 2009. A deal for General Motors Co to sell its Saab brand collapsed on Tuesday when the buyer pulled out in a move that threatens the Swedish luxury brand with closure. GM had been aiming to close a deal by the end of next month to sell Saab to a partnership led by the Swedish luxury car builder Koenigsegg and backed by China's Beijing Automotive Industrial Holding Ltd.
  7. FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2009 file photo, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson listens to a question during a news conference at the GM Daewoo auto plant in Incheon, South Korea. General Motors Co. said Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, Swedish specialty car maker Koenigsegg Group AB, has ended plans to buy GM's Saab brand.
  8. Image taken from video footage shows Chrysler and Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne speaking during an interview with Reuters at the international car show "IAA" in Frankfurt September 16, 2009. Europe's car industry could face a further shake-up with Asian companies pouncing on the chance to gain a foothold, as China's Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings has done with Swedish car maker Saab, Marchionne said at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
  9. General Sales Manager Peter Van Den Berghe, left, talks to Jeff Harvery, center, of Auiroa, Colo., about the Saturn Outlook that he is about to test drive at the Saturn of Denver dealership in the Denver suburb of Littleton, Colo., on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. Salesman Tim Duff is pictured at right. Harvey a two time Saturn owner was not concerned that General Motors is going to quit the Saturn line.
  10. A worker is interviewed as he leaves the Opel assembly plant of Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors carmaker representatives and Opel unions are due to meet today to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.
  11. Workers leave the Opel assembly plant of Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors carmaker representatives and Opel unions are due to meet today to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.
  12. A security guard closes the workers' entrance gate to the Opel assembly plant of Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors carmaker representatives and Opel unions are due to meet today to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.
  13. A trade unionist attends an interview at the Opel assembly plant of Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors carmaker representatives and Opel unions are due to meet today to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.
  14. The Opel assembly plant is seen in Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors representatives and Opel unions are due to meet on Wednesday to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.
  15. A "Stop" road sign is seen at the Opel assembly plant of Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors representatives and Opel unions are due to meet on Wednesday to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.
  16. Flags fly in the wind in front of the Opel assembly plant of Antwerp November 25, 2009. General Motors carmaker representatives and Opel unions are due to meet today to discuss the future of G.M.'s European branch.

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