31.   That set the stage for negotiations on selling the Korean carmaker to the American auto giant.

32.   The American auto giant submitted a preliminary proposal to acquire Daewoo Motor in May.

33.   Tax police on Tuesday searched offices of the Fiat auto giant and took away documents in an investigation of fund transfers abroad by the company.

34.   The American auto giant submitted a preliminary proposal to acquire the heavily indebted South Korean firm in May.

35.   The auto giant had said it planned to sign a binding agreement before the end of last year.

36.   The auto giant was expected to appeal the verdict.

37.   The American auto giant had said it planned to sign a binding agreement before the end of last year.

38.   The auto giant also announced organizational changes meant to strengthen its regional operations.

39.   The auto giant already has announced that it is reducing domestic production this year because of lagging sales at home.

40.   The auto giant says Awareline, launched in September, allows workers to report criminal wrongdoing or conduct contrary to company policy.