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KoenigSaab coming soon?

Koenigsegg are in the running to take over Saab Saab were given Swedish Government protection recently (similar to Chapter 11) to try and find a suitor or funding to operate independently. Of course they can’t do that completely, at least not in the short term, as they are so tied in to GM’s platforms on their current and soon to be released cars. But Saab has a strong – if quirky – history and, with the right backing, could stand alone as a niche maker of aesthetically individual cars.

2009’s Fastest cars 0 to 60 mph: The AutoWeek list

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 0 to 60 mph: 2.6 sec (est) Base price: $1,500,000 Our take: The holy grail of power, the Veyron boasts more than 1,000 hp with four turbos. Lamborghini LP670-4 Superveloce 0 to 60 mph: 3.1 sec (est) Base price: TBA Our take: Soon to be released, the Superveloce promises to be the fastest bull ever. Koenigsegg CCX 0 to 60 mph: 3.1 sec Base price: $912,137 Our take: With CCX standing for Competition Coupe X, the Swedish Koenigsegg boasts more than 850 hp and a top speed of 245 mph.

Volvo’s new engine range revealed – and there’s just 2 of ‘em!

Volvo Drive-E Engines – and there’s just two of them. It’s a bit hard to get your head round the idea that a major car maker could offer the option of just two engines across its entire range. But that’s exactly what Volvo are doing.