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Chrysler Group last night announced it had repaid US$7.6bn in outstanding US and Canadian government loans following the completion of refinancing.

Nissan has begun installation of 30 solar-assisted charging stations at its Smyrna assembly plant and headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee.

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says Fiat and Chrysler are on the verge of a "unique transformation" after Chrysler on Tuesday repaid U.S. and Canadian government loans that helped to rescue the U.S. automaker from bankruptcy two years ago.

A seat that can monitor a driver's heartbeat and help older drivers known to have heart conditions has been developed by a team from Ford's European Research and Innovation Centre and Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen University.

Opel will sell its new Zafira Tourer medium minivan alongside the existing Zafira model. The Tourer, the third-generation version of the Zafira, will offer premium quality similar to the brand's Insignia midsized car, Opel said.

Fiat may buy the remaining U.S. and Canadian government stakes in Chrysler Group by the end of July, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Automotive News Europe.

Fiat may buy the remaining U.S. and Canadian government stakes in Chrysler Group by the end of July, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Automotive News Europe.

Daimler's largest shareholder, Aabar Investments, may reduce its stake in the maker of Mercedes-Benz cars by issuing a bond exchangeable into the automaker's shares.

Hyundai Europe's Chief Operating Officer Allan Rushforth will be among speakers on a Webinar that aims to highlight how clear and streamlined processes are vital to successful business models in the auto industry.

Belarusians seeking to beat a big tax increase on July 1 have boosted car sales in neighboring Baltic countries, helping accelerate their economic growth to the European Union's highest and depriving their own country of foreign currency.

Volkswagen's new $1 billion U.S. assembly plant will play an important part in the German automaker's plan to unseat Toyota as the world's largest carmaker.

It is not really a big surprise to learn that former Formula 1 World Champion is delighted to become a member of the Penske Racing family. Auto123.com talked with Villeneuve about his promotion.

The news didn't make headlines, but the government of Quebec is about to implement new measures concerning graduated access to driving which will come into effect on June 19, 2011. As of that date, drivers under age 25 will have a gradual demerit point limit while going through an intermediate phase that will lead to a full 15-point driver's record.

Nissan Canada Inc. (NCI) today announced pricing on the 2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition, now available at GT-R Certified Nissan dealers across Canada.

Team Lotus has released information and data about one of the most demanding street circuits in the world, the circuit de Monaco, home of the Grand Prix of Monaco held this weekend.

Subaru is one of the few companies I'm always eager to see unveil their latest models. Unlike most car manufacturers, their redesign and model overhauls are often dramatic, if nothing short of shocking, especially when it comes to exterior looks. Drastic facelifts have been the norm for Subaru over the years, and while the brand-new 2012 might not be sporting a shockingly different look, it's definitely gone through enough changes to attract attention.

Today, Volkswagen officially unveiled the mildly-redesigned 2012 Tiguan and its many new options. The vehicle will launch in North America this August.

Want a premium sedan? Not interested in undue attention from aspiring rappers? Be sure to jot 'Lexus IS' down on your 'To-Test-Drive' list. Unlike many competitors, Lexus's smallest non-hybrid sedan plays the 'modest' card where visuals are concerned--skipping the chrome, huge wheels, and child-eating grille in favour of a look that doesn't scream for attention.

Having recently returned from the launch of the car and still not shutting up about it, our own Matt St-Pierre still can't say enough good things about BMW's latest M creation, the 1-Series M Coupé.

Last weekend, I witnessed a car company giving back to the community. They weren't giving away cars to the needy - they were contributing real money to a high school fundraiser in support of the school's rugby team.