101.   In a related development, Kia affiliate Asia Motors Co. said Monday it is considering a tie-up with a foreign automaker to manufacture minivans.

102.   It also can make U.S.-made parts or plants more attractive to foreign automakers.

103.   It will set up a new mechanism to deal with complaints from foreign automakers that Nissan-affiliated dealers refused to handle their cars.

104.   Many foreign automakers reported larger sales increases.

105.   Mitsubishi on Wednesday authorized its president to forge an alliance with a foreign automaker, setting off speculation that DaimlerChrysler AG was set to buy a controlling stake.

106.   Most foreign automakers fared better than their U.S. counterparts.

107.   Most foreign automakers said their sales remained strong.

108.   Price is providing an increasingly important edge for foreign automakers these days.

109.   Results among foreign automakers were mixed.

110.   Russian car companies say they need extra time before protective tariffs are lifted so that they can prepare to compete with foreign automakers.