Newer VW diesels may have cheat software// Ferrari and Fiat seek to forestall takeover of supercar builder after IPO

THE VW DIESEL CRISIS VW looks into possible emissions test rigging with further engine type VW is investigating whether cars using early versions of its EA 288 diesel engine may contain software that could manipulate emissions test data.    Ferrari's first families aim to make takeover of supercar builder impossible Piero Ferrari, the son of Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari, and the Agnelli family, who control Fiat Chrysler, plan to make any potential takeover of Ferrari virtually impossible even after the company's initial public offering. Aston Martin wins Chinese investment for Rapide electric sports car Aston Martin has signed a deal worth 50 million pounds ($77.2 million) with a Chinese investor to build an electric version of its Rapide four-door sedan. Daimler Q3 profit surges on robust demand in Europe, China Daimler's third-quarter operating profit jumped by almost a third as strong demand in Europe and China coupled with new product launches spurred its vehicle sales to a record. GM's Q3 profit jumps 37%; Europe loss reduced GM posted its biggest quarterly pretax operating profit since its 2009 bankruptcy thanks to robust truck sales in North America and a resilient China. GM's European business cut its third-quarter loss to $231 million.        2015 LOS ANGELES AUTO SHOW L.A. show to feature 30 global new-vehicle debuts, technology expo Valeo cuts outlook on car production growth as China market slows Fiat Chrysler's Luxembourg tax deal is illegal, European Union says THE VW DIESEL CRISIS VW's emissions retrofit may be among costliest recalls ever        THE VW DIESEL CRISIS VW says 3 million 'cheat' diesels in Europe need hardware fix THE VW DIESEL CRISIS Volkswagen CEO says emissions scandal bill could rise THE VW DIESEL CRISIS VW halts European sales of new diesel cars linked to emissions scandal 2016 Rising Star nominations sought Automotive News Europe's top 5 news stories of the week 1. VW made several defeat devices to cheat emissions tests, report says 2. VW hires Daimler's compliance chief to manage diesel scandal 3. How Andy Palmer is rebooting Aston Martin 4. VW's 12-brand empire under scrutiny as costs of emissions scandal mount 5. European car sales rise nearly 10% on incentives, economic recovery