The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector. Changan Automobile Group, Dongfeng Motor Corp, Ford Motor Co, Honda Motor Co Ltd, Nissan Motor Co, China, Automobiles, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, Factories and Manufacturing, International Trade and World Market The state-owned automakers, longtime joint venture partners of Ford and Nissan, might combine operations as Beijing consolidates its sprawling car sector. NYT > Business