I’ve just got back home from the Lang Lang test drive to find this in my inbox from Djup Strupe. First the Euro Delivery program goes, now this…… <blockquote>Subject: Important Update regarding Saab Aero Academy Program Effective July 1, 2008 Saab will discontinue offering purchasers of...

I’ll drop all pretence of actually writing today and I’ll simply reproduce the press release here. Time doesn’t permit a lot of editorializing, so simply take this as a good thing. I’m assuming that the course is similar to the Aero Academy since it’s held at the same venue and the cars are...

Just a quick note to let you know that Turbo X sessions of the Saab Aero Academy at Road Atlanta are now underway. I believe that some of these initial sessions are to get various GM staff and dealers familiar with XWD and what it will mean for Saab in terms of performance etc. I believe our...

I got an email from a guy over the weekend. He’s interested in attending the Saab Aero Academy at the Road Atlanta course so he made some enquiries. Being a smart kind of guy, though, he was forearmed with a little bit of knowledge, which as your mother will tell you, is always a dangerous...

This came in this morning from GM Media: —— DETROIT — The exclusive Saab Aero Academy two-day performance driving school held at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., once reserved for Saab Aero model customers only, is now available to U.S. drivers everywhere. The cost is only $495 in combination...

[ Saab USA ] DETROIT - The exclusive Saab Aero Academy two-day performance driving school held at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Ga., once reserved for Saab Aero model customers only, is now available to U.S. drivers everywhere. The cost is only $495 in combination with the purchase of a...

I found a wonderful (updated) video of the Saab Aero Academy at Road Atlanta, home of the Saab Aero Academy that I think you will find entertaining. The Saab Aero Academy is “an exclusive two-day performance-driving program that’s offered at no extra charge* for customers who buy or lease...

There has been some more Saab Aero Academy media coverageagain, this time from European Car Magazine. Please read their article below. <blockquote> Skid Marque: How To Drive The Saab Way – European Car Magazine By Amanda Savercool – May 2007 A puddle on a patch of slick asphalt is usually...

Oooh, fresh out of the oven!! I just received an email from Peter S. He attended the Aero Acadamy at Road Atlanta last weekend and one of the guys there put together this video montage from the event (ya gotta have a montaaaage!). Well done, Frank, and thanks to Peter for the email...

I got this suggestion via email from Koo Wee Leng: <blockquote>One effective way to increase the sale of the coming AWD Saab 9-3 is for new owners to attend a free one-week training course with Saab Performance Team at Sweden.</blockquote> Now, I'm quite sure that this would be beyond the...

The Saab Aero Academy has had some media coverage recently here is a writeup by David Boldt of the Star Telegram. <blockquote> By David Boldt Jan. 11, 2007 Saab's tagline – Born From Jets – seems to resonate with consumers, and while Saab's Aero Academy won't (we'll quickly point out) be...

I'm trying to get hold of the Saab UK Managing Director Jonathan Nash to speak to him about this. I don't see why we can't get the same treatment as the customers in the USA. Well actually I do understand, but I'd still like to get it!! If you want to look at a sampler you can find a video...