Japanese automaker Mazda Motor and Italy’s Fiat said Wednesday that they have agreed to jointly produce a new two-seater sports car as part of a technology and product development alliance. The vehicle, which will use Mazda’s next-generation rear-wheel-drive technology, is to be sold under the Mazda and Alfa Romeobrands, the latter owned by Fiat, with some differences including an engine…
CHICAGO — Chrysler on Thursday detailed a $7.5 billion refinancing plan that will allow it to pay off government loans and expand Fiat’s stake in the US automaker. Chrysler said the $3.2 billion bond issuance, $4.3 billion in loans and the Fiat equity investment will close on Tuesday. Chrysler and…