http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8102432.stm
I know that GM needed to unload some of their acquired brands. But I would have never suspected that a boutique car manufacturer like Koenigsegg would be able to pony up the dough to buy Saab. Much less be able to manage such a large operation.
I'm guessing there was a lot of pressure to bring Saab ownership back to their home turf, and there was more than a little gov't influence there. But still...
-Josh2