Gasgoo.com (Shanghai September 29) - Sources from FAW-Volkswagen confirmed that the Seat brand would fall under their joint venture's jurisdiction, and that they are currently awaiting certification, the Beijing Times reported today. Additionally, FAW-VW's upcoming Foshan, Guangdong factory would be Seat's production site in China.

Bloomberg News (Bratislava) - The slowing economy in western Europe won't affect output at Kia Motors Corp. (000270)'s Slovak factory as demand for its models remains strong, the unit's Chief Executive Officer Chung Myung-Chul said.