Kia Motors America said today it is recalling about 35,000 2010-11 Souls and Sorentos because faulty wiring harnesses could short and cause a fire.

Chevrolet aims to boost sales in Europe's key compact segment by launching a hatchback version of its Cruze sedan.

One of fire departments needed passenger cars of SUV and MVP category. Tender was cancelled by the end of August.

Toyota Motor Corp. and General Motors Co. announced recalls of 1.3 million vehicles from the 2005-2008 model years following complaints of engine stalling.

The new Jeep Grand Cherokee's European debut will be delayed due to strong U.S. demand for the redesigned SUV.

Toyota Motor is trying to cut production costs for the Yaris and Corolla cars as the yen's advance toward a 15-year high against the dollar makes it unprofitable to build small model in Japan for sale abroad. TPCA hedges the problem in Europe.

Ed Whitacre is stepping down as General Motors CEO on Sept. 1. He will be replaced by Daniel Akerson, who joined the GM board in July 2009 after a long career in telecommunications.

Czech customers have a chance to get to know new small crossover Nissan Juke.

India's top carmaker Maruti Suzuki may manufacture cars for Volkswagen's global market on a contract basis, three newspapers said on Thursday, citing Maruti's managing director.

Visteon’s suppliers are being asked to vote down the auto parts maker's plan to exit bankruptcy in order to secure more money.

Antimonopoly office allowed Rhiag Group to purchase Auto Kelly through Luxembourg-based company Lanchester, according to E15 newspaper. Price of this transaction was not made public.

Suzuki Motor Czech will officially start sales of new model Suzuki Alto in Czech Republic on August 5, 2010.

Passenger cars‘ average age in CR hasn’t changed comparing to end of 2009, holding at 13.56 years by June 30, 2010.

Infiniti brand announced that five versions of new model M37 will be available in July. Price for Czech market is also known.

Volkswagen Utility vehicles in cooperation with SkoFIN prepared new options of financing of its new model including six month installment deferral.