Can Steve Shannon win over Saab snobs?
He’s been on the job less than a week, and already Steve Shannon is under the wary, watchful glare of quirky car buffs known as Saab-ophiles. Since Monday’s announcement that the former Buick chief is taking over General Motors Corp.’s premium Swedish Saab brand, owners have been buzzing with advice, worries and warnings. In the words of Saab fan and blogger Steven Wade: “This ain’t Buick, kid.