41.   It is the first Japanese-built car to be shipped to Taiwan after the country eased its regulations on auto imports.

42.   Since then Seoul and Taipei have established unofficial relations, and Taiwan agreed last year to permit limited South Korean auto imports.

43.   Taiwan reacted in that case by banning auto imports and cutting direct air links.

44.   The decline was the second straight monthly drop in auto import sales, the association said.

45.   The Brazilian government on Wednesday denied reports that a decision had been made to permanently exempt Argentina from a recently-imposed quota on auto imports.

46.   The report, cited in the newspaper The Nation on Friday, said Japan will likely increase auto parts imports from U.S.-owned manufacturers based in Thailand.

47.   Hashimoto urged Cardoso to respect World Trade Organization rules with repsect with Japanese auto imports which are subject to high tariffs, according to his spokesman Hiroshi Hashimoto.

48.   Hashimoto urged Cardoso to respect World Trade Organization rules with respect to Japanese auto imports, which are subject to high tariffs, according to his spokesman.

49.   - Broad penetration of auto imports, establishment of permanent exhibition places for imported cars and auto parts.

50.   According to the AAMA, a decrease in Japanese auto imports also contributed to the improved trade figures.