Kia recalling nearly 87,000 of its 2014 Forte sedans because of faulty cooling fan resistor
Kia Motors America is recalling nearly 87,000 of its 2014 Forte sedans because of faulty equipment that could cause the cars to catch fire.
Goodyear recalls tires due to tread cracks, causes GM to temporarily stop selling some SUVs
Goodyear is recalling about 48,500 SUV tires after finding small cracks in the tread during endurance testing.
Government adds emergency braking features to its list of recommended safety devices
The U.S. government's auto safety agency wants to add two automatic emergency braking devices to its list of recommended safety features for new-car buyers.
US government investigating whether Ford diesel trucks have stalling problem
Federal regulators are investigating whether Ford Motor Co. should expand a 2013 safety recall of diesel trucks.
US probes Jeep Cherokee engine fires and slow-deploying air bags in Nissan Rogue
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating engine compartment smoke or fire complaints in two Jeep Cherokees, and air bags that didn't inflate properly in two Nissan Rogues.
General Motors predicts pretax earnings increase, profit margin rise this year
General Motors says it expects pretax earnings and profit margins to increase this year over last, after adjusting last year for recall costs.
3 questions for new US auto safety chief Mark Rosekind
Mark Rosekind, the U.S. government's new auto safety chief, knew all along that the agency he was taking over lacked resources and staff to do its job properly.
Drop your top: Automakers roll out new convertible models ahead of expected ragtop comeback
Americans are ready to let their tops down and feel the wind blow through their hair.
Subaru recalls 199,000 vehicles in cold-weather states for 2nd time to fix rusty brake lines
Subaru is recalling about 199,000 cars and SUVs for a second time to fix rusty brake lines that can leak fluid and cause longer stopping distances.
Barra calls GM recall crisis a 'great disappointment,' but sees progress in 1st year as CEO
Mary Barra says her first year as CEO of General Motors contained both disappointment and progress, as the company recalled a record number of cars and trucks but also improved its handling of safety problems.
Chattanooga-area lawmakers raise questions over Volkswagen incentives because of UAW role
Some Republican lawmakers from a southeastern Tennessee county that's home to a Volkswagen plant are raising questions about a $300 million incentive package for the German automaker because of the United Auto Workers union's role at the facility.
Hyundai Motor Group plans record-high investment of $73.7 billion in facilities, R&D by 2018
Hyundai Motor Group plans to spend 81 trillion won ($73.7 billion) over the next four years on factories, research and building new headquarters.
Nissan, Honda post sales gains in December, both companies hit record numbers for full year
Nissan and Honda reported U.S. sales gains in December, helping to push both Japanese automakers to record numbers for 2014.
General Motors recalling 92,221 full-size trucks, SUVs for heat-related ignition lock defect
General Motors is recalling 92,221 full-size trucks and SUVs for a defect in ignition lock systems that can cause safety problems in hot conditions.
Automaker Volkswagen recalls 38,000 cars due to fire risk caused by a fuel leak
The Volkswagen Group of America is recalling about 38,000 cars because a fuel leak in the engine may cause a fire.
Chrysler recalls 67,000 pickup trucks, says ignition switch problem is linked to 1 death
Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 67,000 model year 2006 and 2007 pickups because of a problem that could prevent the cars from starting, or cause them to move when the ignition key is turned.
For auto industry, recalling cars globally is much harder than making, selling them
When it comes to making and selling cars, the auto industry thinks and acts globally: There is near-seamless coordination between parts suppliers, factories and dealerships.
Automaker Honda recalls 1,252 Crosstour vehicles due to faulty side air bags
Honda is recalling 1,252 Crosstour vehicles due to a faulty side air bag made by troubled air bag supplier Takata.
BMW expands air bag recall nationwide; last automaker to agree to gov't demand to do so
BMW has agreed to demands from the government to expand a recall of driver's-side air bags to the entire U.S.
US says traffic deaths fell about 3 percent last year, but big truck crash deaths are rising
The number of traffic deaths nationwide dropped just over 3 percent last year, and the rate of deaths per 100 million miles traveled tied a record low, according to government statistics.