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TTELA (original article here) “It is imperative that I get the opportunity to discuss my motives, plans and the resources I have a meeting face-to-eye with you”
So writes Vladimir Antonov, in a letter addressed to Maud Olofsson (C) that the Industry Ministry received on Thursday evening.
It is 23 days since the National Debt Office approved Vladimir Antonov as the owner of Saab’s parent company. The government has stated that it awaits the EIB’s consideration of the question. Read the rest of this entry →

Tim Colbeck introduced himself to the Saab dealers this week, in a letter sent by him! We have received a copy of this letter and now bring it to you! =)

Read the letter: - here -

Here are some samples of the first 400 e-mails that we have received from around the world, I read them all!:

Dear Mr.Fredrik Reinfeldt,

I urge you to approve Mr Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder of SAAB. Many jobs here in the USA
depend on your decision. SAAB dealers and employees livelihood are in danger as well as you are certainly aware thousands in Sweden and the rest of the world.

Sincerely,

Erich Herz, USA

Dear Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt

I would ask you (Swedish Government) to allow Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab.

Do not let Saab die!

Best regards

Marek Šafarčík
Czech Republic

Nu är det dags att den svenska regeringen följer de rekomendationer som Riksgälden gett och godkänner Antonov som aktieägare i Saab. Har den regeringen det minsta intresse av att svensk bilindustri ska finnas kvar och ges möjlighet att utveckla de bilar som behövs i framtiden är det dags att de visar det nu.

Jag kräver handling, inte tomma ord!

Olof Östlund
Luleå
Sverige

Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt,

Please follow the guidelines of the NDO and also approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as shareholder in Saab.
We need we, you, everybody needs a strong Saab, it benefits everyone.

Michael Hayes
Dublin, Ireland

Dear Mr Reinfeldt.

Please contribute so that the Swedish Government approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as part owner of SAAB. As a Norwegian I just can’t understand why you and your countrymen are so reluctant to stand up for your car industry. Please wake up!

Rgds
-Olav-
Norway

My name is António Simões. I’m portuguese and I live near the city of Oporto.

With all due respect, I demand the Swedish Government to approve Mr. Vladimir Antonov to became a shareholder of Saab.

Portugal

I demand that the Swedish Government approve Mr Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab.

Thank You

My name is Jean Pierre Mancini, I’m writing from the Republic of San Marino

They’re obviously building and creating some of the best, safest and advanced vehicles you can buy. Please don’t kill my dreams of owning a NG 9-3 hatch.

Daniel Dorman
Marion, Iowa
USA

I demand that the Swedish Government approve Mr Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab

Nicola Carrai – Italy

Dear Mr. Reinfeldt:
My name is Juan José García, and I live in Asturias, in Northern Spain. As a proud owner of a new and fantastic Swedish Saab 9-5 I support the Saabsunited campaign that demands your government to approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as a shareholder in Saab. I think that it’s important for the brand… and for Sweden too.
Thanks in advance for your attention.

Best regards from Spain

As a SAAB owner and car enthusiast, I want the situation around Saab to stabilize. No longer should an investor who is ready to step in be held out due to unknown reasons. The Swedish government must act to allow Vladimir Antonov in as investor in SAAB.
Something simple is required: action.

In Germany the government is ready to invest billions in R&D of electric cars. It may seem that in Sweden investments are not allowed, not even by private parties. This must change. Now.

Yours sincerely,
Ken Haetta
Belgium

Please approve MR. Vladimir Antonov and have pride in your automaker. As a Saab owner I demand it.

Jairo Moret from SA, Texas, in the USA.

Dear Mr Reinfeldt,

PLEASE approve Mr Antonov as a shareholder in Saab Automobile.

Kind regards,

Robert Harrison – UK

Please let in Antonov as a shareholder for Saab!

Kirk from Montreal, Canada.

Dear SAAB-United Members, and Fredereik Reinfeltd,

I highly appreciate all you effort to SAVE SAAB. Of course I agree most adequate way to save the brand it’s : buying its cars.
But on the other hand its hard for the marketing staff to convince the customers to by a product with permanent financial uncertainties around.

Although I am not Swedish I really feel for SAAB, I really hope we can convince Mr. Fredereik Reinfeltd to accept Mr. Vladimir Antonov’s contributions. Since I am EU citizen I do worry for ten thousands of employees as well, (and Mr Reinfeldt should do more).

To be honest it doesn’t really clear for me, why do the Swedish Government prefer the Abusive State-Capitalist Chinese financial colonization of Europe, comparing to Russian investments. Of course I am aware of Mr. Antonov’s background, but you need to note, that he already has those financial assents, (so you won’t support further criminals – since his quite his business for car manufacturing.

It is unacceptable to let your people suffering and wasting you heritage, cause of kind of principals. Actually a political should really find the balance between ethics and pragmatism.

Antonov’s interest are so clear, so why to wait for others.

Thanks for you attention and understanding.

All the best Regards :

David Derzsenyi, Hungary, Budapest,

Hej!

Dags att äntligen godkänna Vladimir Antonov som ägare i Saab. Vi Saab-kunder önskar få fart på Saab Automobile!

Hälsningar,
Stephan Rodas
Träskända, Finland

Dear Sir,
I demand that the Swedish Government approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as a part owner of Saab. It is appalling that the Swedish government has neglected to help this company in its time of need.
Dr Gary White
Scotland

Dear Madam and Sir,

On the 28th of April Bo Lundgren, the manager of Swedens National Debt Office (NDO) gave his approval and also the official approval of Mr Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab. Since then we have waited for the Swedish Government to follow the guidelines of the NDO but they have not!
So we demand that Fredrik Reinfeldt who is the elected leader of Sweden, show the people of the world what they actually feel about Saab! We want him to follow the guidelines of the NDO and approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as shareholder in Saab!
Kind regards

Tobias Jaehn
A-5020 Salzburg

Austria

On the 28th of April Bo Lundgren, the manager of Swedens National Debt Office (NDO) gave his approval and also the official approval of Mr Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab. Since then we have waited for the Swedish Government to follow the guidelines of the NDO but they have not!

So we demand that you Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt, who is the elected leader of Sweden, show the people of the world what they actually feel about Saab! We want him to follow the guidelines of the NDO and approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as shareholder in Saab!

In ordering to do so,

Henk ten Veen
Steenwijk – The Netherlands

Ladies and Gentlemen, dear Mr Reinfeldt,

I herewith strongly recommend you to follow the guidelines of the NDO
and approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as shareholder in SAAB as soon as
possible.
This is to enable one of the most iconic car brands in the world, with
probably the most dedicated clientele there is, and one of Sweden’s
main economic figureheads to get back on their own two feet and stand
up tall forevermore.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely

Christian K
Germany

Support from Denmark
Med venlig hilsen :
Jørn Neergaard Poulsen
Denmark

I am the secretary of Israel SAAB Club.

We all have to do what ever we can to put SAAB on the correct lane for succes.

Approving Mr. Antonov as a share holder is one of the compulsary actions of navigating SAAB to the above mentioned lane.

Sincerely yours,

Oren KIPNIS
ISRAEL

To: Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt, Prime Minister of Sweden

We urge the Swedish Government to follow the guidelines of the NDO and review favourably the approval Mr. Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab. As Saab is in a difficult financial situation right now, a fast solution has to be implemented as soon as possible.

Best Regards
Chris Zer
Athens, Greece
Proud owner of a Saab 9-3ss Aero

hi there,

my name is Eduardo Palandi and I live in Brasília, Brazil. I do support the “Approve Vladimir Antonov” campaign.

regards,

Eduardo, Brazil

To whom it may concern

As a Saab customer I do support the open letter to the Swedish Government to process the request of Mr. Antonov to become an important investor in Spyker/Saab to secure the future of the Saab car company. I have witness that some other important automotive nations within the EU are supporting their industry, why not the Swedish Government as there are so many jobs directly and indirectly and a tremendous know how at stake?

Sincerely,

Virginia F. Bodmer-Altura
Economist
Zürich

Je suis passionné par la marque SAAB que je soutient depuis son rachat par SPYKER et son actualité haletante. Je suis d’avis qu’il est nécessaire que Mr. Antonov rentre au capital de SAAB automobiles. Je tiens à saluer le design des produits en particulier le nouveau 9.4X. Bien à vous. Stephane Roudaut. Paris. FRANCE

Dear Members of the Swedish government,

Please proceed promptly to the final approval of Mr. Antonov as a SAAB shareholder, as recommended by your NDO.

This not just a local matter. As a small country, Sweden benefits from recognition in foreign countries from everything ranging from great hockey players to its special collection of instantly recognized and distinctive brands. Sweden benefits in cash and good will when we pass or especially visit an Ikea, Saab, Electrolux, or other commercial representative of your country. Those of us who are regular customers of those brands are rejected when Sweden does not support its international presence in the marketplace.

Thank you for your attention,

BMS
owner of a SAAB 9-5 and much furniture from Ikea!

Bruce M. Shore
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Let it be known that I, Paul Biesta, fully support mr. Vladimir Antonov becoming a major shareholder in Saab-Spyker.
Please realize that all Saab needs now is to be allowed to survive this difficult period. Once they have overcomethese difficulties, Sweden will again have a great car industry to be proud of!

Paul Biesta
Citerna (PG)
Italy

I demand Swedish Government to APPROVE Vladimir Antonov as SAAB shareholder. If shortsighted Swedish Government can’t help SAAB, then at least let somebody else to help. Don’t you understand, then if SAAB is dead – Sweden is too. Don’t just look at 3500 SAAB empleyess, look at Sweden’s dealers, suppliers and other SAAB-dependent bussineses. It could be more than 8000 people who directly or indirectly may loose their jobs! I, as an foreigner (lithuanian), see SAAB as one of tree Sweden icons (two others – Volvo and ABBA). If you let SAAB die – you loose your identity, so please help SAAB!

SAAB fan,
Karolis Morkūnas,
Lithuania.

Mr. Fredrik Reinfeldt
Swedish Prime Minister

Dear Sir:

Please accept this eMail as my request to have the Swedish Government approve Mr. Vladimir Antonov
as a potention shareholder in Saab.

My family lives in Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA and have owned Saab vehicles since 1987 (9000 Turbo).
We have owned a total of 10 Saab’s since 1987. We find them to be some of the more desirable automobiles to own and drive.
Their safety and economical designs (4-cyl) have been a strong selling point for our family.

At the present time, we own 3 Saab’s (1999 Viggen, 2008 9-5 SC and 2009 9-3 SC). Saab needs
all the help that they can get. Most of the negative press and comments have no justification and we implore the
Swedish government to just allow Mr. Antonov to become a shareholder and keep Saab as a viable
manufacturing entity in your country.

Gerald P. Goulish, P. E.
Tarpon Springs, Florida USA

It is about time preserving everybody’s interests. Saab lovers, workers, dealers , suppliers…in Sweden first , and in the world where Saab’s image is associated to Sweden.

Fady F. Bustros

PO Box 11-2955
Beirut, Lebanon

Approve Antonov
Nikolay Pryamitsin, Russia

Good Afternoon,
My name is Laurent LASQUIBAR, i live in France, and have been driving SAABs for a long time now.

End I want my sons to drive ones also.

On the 28th of April Bo Lundgren, the manager of Swedens National Debt Office (NDO) gave his approval and also the official approval of Mr Vladimir Antonov to become shareholder in Saab. Since then we have waited for the Swedish Government to follow the guidelines of the NDO but they have not!

So we demand that Fredrik Reinfeldt who is the elected leader of Sweden, show the people of the world what they actually feel about Saab! We want him to follow the guidelines of the NDO and approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as shareholder in Saab!

Best regards,

Laurent LASQUIBAR
France

I am writing to you in regards to the approval of Vladimir Antonov as an investor in Saab.

Its been weeks now since Vladimir applied to invest it Saab, your Car industry, and still nothing. Saab needs your support and so do the hard working people in Trollhaten. Saab want and need your decision now, in days, not weeks and not months. Saab is one of your countries greatest assets and I encourage you to do everything in your power to assist Saab to help it secure its future and reach its full potential.

As a supporter of centre right politics and Sweden it paints me to see the way you treat your own car industry. While other countries are pumping billions into their car industries you are taking unnecessarily long to make a no brainer decision. My message is simple, APPROVE VLADIMIR!

Ben Pearlman
Canberra, Australia

I demand that Fredrik Reinfeldt as the elected leader of Sweden, show
the people of the world what they actually feel about Saab! I want him
to follow the guidelines of the NDO and approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as
shareholder in Saab!

Kevin Cheng
Melbourne, Australia

I think the government should show its support for Vladimir Antonov and his interest in buying stocks in Saab.
Best Regards,
Björn Norrman
Dubai, U.A.E.

TTELA (original article here): Saab Enthusiasts does their part to press the government to approve the Antonov that Saab owners.

While Saab is still waiting for the Bank to loan installments Saab / Spyker was cleared for early in 2010, equivalent to SEK 260 million, so the enthusiast side Saabsunited.com has highlighted another issue relatedto the European Investment Bank. It invites readers have to sign a petition which they intend to communicate to the Government and Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt (M), which argues that it is time the government for its part, approves Vladimir Antonov as the owner of Saab’s parent company after the National Debt Office have done exactly that - for 23 days ago. Government has previously said that one should await the Bank sees it. The petition is still being written as text in Swedish, Norwegian, English and French

It feels good that the media take up our cause! =)

APPROVE ANTONOV! =)

Yesterday we reported about some “rumors” that the Saab deal could be in jeopardy, we did not know basically anything about the background of the information but there were several chinese and european media that focused on the story which made it credible for us as well. Today SvD’s Jonas Fröberg, which is probably the reporter in the world who I respect the most, have analyzed the situation and it seems as if yesterdays rumors were not unfounded!

In the article below some real facts are stated (original article here):

Barely had the Saab contract with Pang Da been signed until the problems start again. At a secret meeting this week signaled China’s leaden National Development and ReformCommission, NDRC, the vehicle group, that Youngman has first dibs at Saab. There is a huge setback for Muller who wish to involve Pang Da as a partner. According to SvD Näringsliv sources called NDRC, which must approve all major business in China, at a special meeting about Saab in Beijing May 18, The subject was the saga of the Saab Spyker in China. And the message was clear: the vehicle group Youngman that Saab / Spyker previously negotiated with still have the primary right to go in as the owners of Saab. Read the rest of this entry →

PRWEB (original article here) as the following great news =) Thanx to Jake for the tip! =)

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 17, 2011

ClickSquared announced today that Saab Cars North America, Inc. has selected ClickSquared as its cross-channel marketing software provider. ClickSquared’s cloud marketing platform, Click 3G, will enable Saab to engage in personalized customer dialogues to guide buyers through the vehicle purchase process, enhance the ownership experience and build lifetime relationships with each Saab driver. Read the rest of this entry →

SaabsUnited have started a campaign where we ask everyone to demand that the Swedish Government approve Mr Vladimir Antonov as a share-holder in Saab now! For you who have not seen it, we have a BIG “Support Vladimir Antonov” button on the left that leads to the site!

Please visit http://www.saabsunited.com/approve-vladimir-antonov and show your support! Read the rest of this entry →

TTELA original article here

Yesterday Jan Åke Jonsson officially ended as chief executive of Saab Automobile.No permanent replacement has yet been appointed, but so far until then Victor Muller will take over the CEO post, while he still continues as chairman.

On 25 March, the press released that Jan Åke Jonsson ends after six years as CEO of Saab.

Read the rest of this entry →