Definitions

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  • initialism A Swedish brand of cars and airplanes. The car brand is currently owned by Dutch Spyker Cars.

Etymologies

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From the initials of the full name of the company, Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget (Swedish for "Swedish Airplane Company").

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Examples

  • One reason for Swedish assistance to Saab is to make sure sufficient funding exists to get the new models out the door.

    Matthew Yglesias » The Swedish Bailout 2008

  • I like the car and would consider buying it at lease-end (March 2011), but I am concerned about parts and service now that Saab is no longer part of GM.

    Me Jonathan Welsh 2010

  • Recently supercar company Koenigsegg revealed that it has obtained a controlling interest in Saab, and according to a Swedish website, their plan is to not just keep Saab running, but to use its facilities to manufacture the solar powered Quant supercar in the near future.

    Koenigsegg’s Quant Solar Supercar May Hit the Streets Soon | Inhabitat 2009

  • And since Saab is still in business, there is no need to treat its cars like orphans.

    Me Jonathan Welsh 2010

  • I believe that Saab is also a major manufacturer of munitions and weapon systems for the Swedish Government so it would not be in the interest of that Government for Saab to go bankrupt.

    Matthew Yglesias » The Swedish Bailout 2008

  • While the name Saab is also associated with cool jet fighters such as the Gripen, when it comes to the Saab 9-3 Aero sedan, the Swedish manufacturer's automotive offerings are far more down to earth.

    Canada Free Press 2009

  • While the name Saab is also associated with cool jet fighters such as the Gripen, when it comes to the Saab 9-3 Aero sedan, the Swedish manufacturer's automotive offerings are far more down to earth.

    Canada Free Press 2009

  • Drew B may have unravelled a long-term Saab mystery tonight.

    Saab Cars - Trollhattan Saab 2008

  • It's clear his Saab has been a well-bought tool for adventure.

    I Love Her, but She May Be Too Expensive Stephen Kreider Yoder 2010

  • GM never seemed quite sure what to do with Saab, which is a bit quirky (in a good way).

    Wired Top Stories 2010

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