Mazda MPV

Mazda is recalling 1.37 million vehicles in the US that date back decades because a short circuit in their ignition switch could cause a fire.

The Volkswagen Sharan, a seven-passenger minivan sold in Europe, has been upgraded with new engines and equipment ahead of its debut at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show.

Vehicle recalls have come in force recently. Honda expanded its front driver's side Takata airbag inflator recall nationwide to cover an estimated 5.4-million vehicles, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration added 19 notices to its database covering safety campaigns dating back to October. It looks like there could be one more to add to the list soon because Mazda is considering a possible nationwide expansion of its own inflator repairs.

The 2013 Citroën C4 Picasso brings some unexpected company to the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee and its novel headlight arrangement. And since two such designs are rarely an accident in vehicle design, we'll say this could be a trend. More traditionally, the C4 Picasso brings smaller dimensions outside, more space inside, lighter weight and more technology to Europe's small people-mover game.