Nissan names Colleran new regional V-P of field sales
Michael Colleran joins Nissan after serving as president and COO of Saab North America
Marchionne to thank US, Canadian governments
Event comes after Chrysler announced it would repay a portion of outstanding loans from 2009 bailout
Nissan and Mitsubishi from minicar partnership
Contract creates joint venture for Japanese market
Saab, Spyker sign MoU with new Chinese partner
New agreement comes after talks with Hawtai Motor Group collapsed last week
Kia adds to public relations team
Patrick Saint-Pierre takes over for Jack Sulymka, who has assumed additional responsibilities with the automaker
Saab deal terminated
Both sides say discussions are ongoing
Harris named new Magna chairman
Frank Stronach stays on in honourary role after Magna posts strong first quarter
Volt, Leaf earn top saftey marks
The way an electric or hybrid model earns top crash test ratings is the same way any other car does: IIHS
Mazda to build new compact SUV
Mazda CX-5 is based on Minagi concept car and first to incorporate new Kodo design theme
Toyota's Japanese production will continue at half capacity
Automaker still looking to source roughly 150 types of auto parts
