Yes, I had read this as well.. Not to get you down, but I think this was
originally considered part of the "consolation prize" when Trollhattan lost
out to Russelsheim.

- tex

http://www.autoindustry.co.uk/news/industry_news/26-08-05_3

GM opens $26m Swedish science office

26th August 2005

General Motors will open a new science office in Trollhättan, Saab___s home
town, that will expand its work in the areas of vehicle safety, emissions
and advanced manufacturing. The new Science Office will develop centres of
expertise in Sweden and will coordinate all R&D activities and projects. The
$26 million agreement begins in 2005 and will extend to at least 2008.

"GM's extensive network of collaborators in Sweden including universities
such as the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Chalmers University, as
well as national laboratories and suppliers, is a result of Saab's
outstanding work in building relationships. The Swedish government is giving
us an excellent opportunity to continue to expand our global network of
partners," said Alan Taub, executive director of Science at GM Research &
Development laboratories in Warren, Michigan. "This is just a natural
evolution of existing collaborative partnerships."

Taub added that with the support of the Swedish government, Saab engineers
will be able to dramatically increase their existing network and build on
relationships as well as establish working partnerships with new suppliers
and technology partners.

SG