21.   But Eaton denied reports that the two automakers were bidding against each other.

22.   But she refused to provide further details, saying that final decision on whether to renew the arrangement, has yet to be made, between the two automakers.

23.   Domestic production at the five automakers also rose during the year.

24.   It was the second legal setback for Volkswagen after three years and eight months of fighting between the two automakers.

25.   Mitsubishi said it would benefit from the new alliance because the two automakers will be able to exchange technology.

26.   Okuda and Nasser are longtime friends, and the new ties being forged between the two automakers are believed to be part of that personal relationship.

27.   The actions involving the two automakers were announced at a news conference by the Justice Department and EPA.

28.   The agreement ends the long-running dispute between the two automakers.

29.   The agreement, reported Thursday, ends the corporate espionage dispute between the two automakers.

30.   The agreement ends a long-running dispute between the two automakers.