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ENCO Exclusive has unveiled a new styling and performance package for the Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4.
The German-based tuner offers a variety of carbon fiber exterior components such as a front bumper, a boot cover, a front splitter, and aggressive side skirts. Other goodies include a carbon fiber laminate for the rear diffuser, mirrors and boot lid vents as well as a matt black foil wrap.
Inside, ENCO offers faux carbon fiber trim for the steering wheel, central console, dashboard, handbrake, and door handles.
If you find all this a tad vulgar, you might want to check out ENCO's performance package for the 5.2-liter V10. While details are limited, it enables the engine to produce 456kW and 575Nm of torque (instead of 412kW and 540Nm of torque).
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The Future of Saab: Possible Scenarios
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With Koenigsegg backing out of plans to buy Saab, many of us are left wondering what will happen to the beleaguered Swedish brand.
According to a recent report, there are only a few likely scenarios and none of them are terribly appealing.
The big one, closure, seems probable considering that Saturn was also axed when the Penske deal fell through. This scenario has been given added credibility since several sources are reporting that there are currently no other bidders for Saab.
The second possible scenario is Saab could be bought by different third-party company. As you may recall, we reported on number of possible suitors for the Swedish brand including several investors and automakers (Fiat, Geely, Dongfeng Motor Group and BAIC). Regardless, it remains unclear if anyone is willing to buy Saab and then fork over the massive investment that is required to bring the brand back to profitability (something not seen in decades).
The next scenario is government ownership, something which seems highly unlikely considering the Swedish government has repeatedly stated they would not take a stake in Saab or Volvo. Despite this, the government has promised to provide at least 20 billion crowns (roughly 3 billion USD / 1.9 billion euros) in loan guarantees to help support the country's automotive industry.
While GM could decide to "pull an Opel" and keep Saab, it remains unlikely because the brand isn't as vital as Opel when it comes to product development. However, Saab is (or was) primed to launch the redesigned 9-5 and new 9-4X shortly. These vehicles could return the brand to profitability, but it remains unclear if GM is willing to take that risk.
Saab's future will likely be discussed at GM's board meeting next week, but until then, what do you think GM should/will do with Saab?
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