The New Saab TURBO X

Get turbocharged about Saab all over again.

Coming spring 2008 and inspired by an iconic vehicle, the 900 Turbo, the all-new Saab Turbo X celebrates 30 years of groundbreaking Saab innovation. This high-performance 9-3 model features a 280hp, 2.8 V6 Turbo engine that’ll fly from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 5.7 seconds. Even more impressive, however, is the Turbo X’s cross-wheel-drive system. Unlike the traditional all-wheel drive system, this state of the art active on demand cross-wheel-drive system optimizes the handling of the Turbo X by instantly transferring torque to the rear axle during certain driving conditions, giving the already fun-to-drive 9-3 an even sportier feel.

Talk about driving elation.

And when it comes to design, the sleek Turbo X soars above the rest. Outfitted in all black with leather-appointed seating to match, this 9-3 sports exclusive special-edition rims and is available in either the Sport Sedan or SportCombi model.

Want to spring ahead and take a peek at the all-new Turbo X? Now you can – one will be available to view at the New England Auto Show in Boston starting November 28. And through our special pre-sale offer, you can get your limited edition Turbo-X now. Be one of the first 100 people to pre-order and you will also receive a complimentary XWD session at our renowned Aero Academy Driving School. See your dealer for details.

Enjoy your flight,
Saab Automobile USA

Things to do when Accepting your inheritance in Greece

1.Research property, verify shares of takers, verify property parameters (see above)
2.If and when property is identified your attorney may recommend hiring a local
surveyor to map out property that has a high value.
3.Calculate the property’s value (in some cases it has an objective value which is set by
the Tax Office, in other cases the value is set by the Tax Office + additional data and
is an estimated value). It is on this value that the inheritance taxes, Notarial fees and the Land Registry fees will be based.
4.Draft Power of Attorney (P.O.A.) giving the attorney power to act on behalf of the client for all the next steps.
5.After receiving the original P.O.A. fully notarized and sealed from the client, (and a copy of the clients’ passport or driver’s license) a Greek Tax Id needs to be issued for the clients (these are requirements of the Tax Office).
6.Gather necessary certificates (such as certificates verifying existing Wills, death certificates, filing of foreign Wills, if they have not been filed in Greece etc.)
7.Complete Inheritance Tax Declaration and filing it at the competent Tax Office on behalf of the client. In some cases there are no property taxes. This can happen if the Tax Office has given the land a small value (agricultural), or because of a death occurring before a certain date. If there is an inheritance tax it can be paid in installments. The inheritance tax declaration must be filed within a year of the death of the grantor. If this deadline passes, a small penalty may be set by the Tax Office.
8.Draft the Inheritance Deed
9.Submit all certificates and Tax Declarations to the Symvolografos or Notary (not the same as U.S. Notary) and sign the Inheritance Deed in their presence.
10.filing official copy of Notarial Deed with the Land Registry.
11.Some areas of Greece require additional steps.

lux cars

Aston Martin’s DBS has finally broken cover. Familiar the world over as Daniel Craig’s steed in Casino Royale, the final car is, if anything, even more seductive than its on-screen forebear.

The company has gone all-out to meld the aggressive with the elegant, turning the undeniably beautiful DB9 bodyshell into a carbon-fibre smothered, fire-breathing supercar, light, ultra agile and capable of earth-shattering performance.

Under the skin, it’s all change, with a boosted engine and powertrain mated to an all-new traction control system. If that wasn’t enough, the graceful flanks of the DB9 have been given a work-out, and the DBS’s body panels mix Italian grace with American muscle, yet somehow comes out as something uniquely British.

A lot of this is down to the engine noise and the interior, which showcases the company’s craft skills without skimping on the technological details – should you tire of the V12’s howl, you’ll find somewhere to plug in your iPod, a feature strangely lacking on some of the world’s most expensive cars.

Pricing will be announced at the 2007 Frankfurt Show, but you can expect the DBS to come in at the top end of the company’s range – now the Vanquish is no more, the new car makes a capable – and highly desirable – flagship.