Saab 9-X BioHybrid Honored at Automotive Hall of Fame
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Saab 9-X BioHybrid Honored at Automotive Hall of Fame
DETROIT – June 26, 2008: Already labeled “Best
Concept” by AutoWeek Magazine upon its world debut at the Geneva auto
show last March, the Saab 9-X BioHybrid has been voted “Specialty
Concept Car of the Year” by a jury of 25 professional North American
automotive journalists. The award ceremony took place at the Automotive
Hall of Fame in Dearborn, Michigan.
Now in its seventh rendition, the annual Concept Car of the Year Awards
recognize those vehicles that are most likely to shape the future of the
automobile industry. The winners were selected from 40 concept cars and 12
production preview vehicles that made their North American debut during the
2008 auto show season.
“The Saab 9-X BioHybrid blends organic form with ecologically
sound propulsion for both aesthetic and environmental appeal,” says
jury panel member Arv Voss of Auto Impressions. Adds Bob Kroupa of the
Automotive Writers Group: “Saab takes center stage with a new design
approach for a compact vehicle. With the BioHybrid turbo engine included,
we have a winner.”
“We are honored by this important recognition from an expert North
American media organization,” says Saab Automobile USA marketing
director Roger McCormack accepting the award. “As we witnessed first
hand from public reactions at the New York auto show, the 9-X BioHybrid
Concept has exceeded many optimistic expectations. Following in the
footsteps of the highly inspirational Aero X, and the 9-4X BioPower
crossover concept which also debuted earlier this year, the 9-X BioHybrid
demonstrates that Saab is truly on the move.”
The 9-X BioHybrid is a vivid vision of what a future compact car from
Saab could look like. It is designed to reflect the priorities of youthful
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