Nissan's Datsun brand weighs more markets

Nissan Motor Co.'s reborn Datsun brand is considering additional global markets for its low-cost cars.

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Swatch mulls IPO for EV battery unit as VW scandal boosts interest

Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek is considering an initial public offering for the clean-power unit that builds batteries for electric cars as Volkswagen's diesel emissions violations boost interest in energy-efficient technology.

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Penske reports a 17% rise in Q3 profits, eyes Europe deals

Penske Automotive Group reported third-quarter net income rose 17 percent on higher vehicle sales and strong revenue from finance and insurance, and service and parts operations.

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Delphi trims 2015 sales, profit outlook on slowdown in China

Delphi Automotive cut its annual profit and sales forecasts to below analysts' estimates as China's vehicle market slows.

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GM employees tied to faulty ignition switch deserve jail time, N.J. governor Christie says

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said during Wednesday's Republican presidential debate that he would have prosecuted the GM employees responsible for the company's ignition-switch crisis.

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VW eyes 10-20 people responsible for emissions violations, report says

Volkswagen believes that up to around 20 people were involved in its rigging of diesel-engine emissions tests, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

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Johnson Controls earnings fall on sale of business line

Johnson Controls posted lower net income from continuing operations for the fiscal fourth quarter on Thursday, largely due to the sale of a business segment.

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