31.   The agreement, announced Wednesday, calls for the two automakers to increase coordination of their global manufacturing operations.

32.   The alliance may also help cut costs on development and purchasing, and the two automakers are working on a new small car together.

33.   The offers were scheduled to expire Wednesday, but each of the three automakers decided they were so successful the offers would be extended until later this month.

34.   The two automakers announced plans in May to form a new company called DaimlerChrysler AG.

35.   The two automakers have already been cooperating in their truck business.

36.   The two automakers have been studying the feasibility of such a joint venture since last August.

37.   The two automakers agreed to maintain current employment levels if any parts work is contracted out to other firms.

38.   The two automakers are considering working together on an ecological engine for a new subcompact for the European market, Japanese media reports said.

39.   The two automakers are working together to develop and sell trucks.

40.   The two automakers are awaiting approval from the Thai government for the investment, Mazda said in a release.