41.   The two automakers also may agree to share other components or car models which complement their existing product lines, it said.

42.   The two automakers plan to begin original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, arrangements in Southeast Asia and may do likewise in Europe, the Yomiuri newspaper reported.

43.   The venture will be equally owned by the three automakers and will be located in the United States.

44.   Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler Corp. unveiled Tuesday the prototype for a conductive charging system the two automakers will use in their electrical vehicles.

45.   Imports of US parts by all the five automakers were lower than target levels, but all five except Mazda exceeded targets for local procurement.

46.   Analysts were sceptical about the sales projections given by the two automakers.

47.   The three automakers could sign the deal in December, the paper said.

48.   Up to now, there has been no production stoppage by the other automakers.