1.   According to the statistics released Thursday, consumers snapped up more foreign automobiles, computer accessories and diamond gems.

2.   After World War II he also became a highly regarded dealer in foreign automobiles.

3.   Hashimoto gained popularity at home and raised his international profile last June when he rejected U.S. demands that Japan commit to targets for purchasing foreign automobiles and auto parts.

4.   The U.S. has also threatened to file its own complaint to the WTO about Japanese trade barriers to foreign automobiles if the negotiations fail.

5.   The U.S. said it will make its own complaint to the WTO if the negotiations fail, this time about Japanese trade barriers to foreign automobiles.

6.   Heading a U.S. delegation, Summers held talks with Taiwanese trade officials Monday and asked Taiwan to further improve market access for foreign automobiles, farm products and services.

7.   It said the number of Japanese dealerships selling foreign automobiles was expected to increase.

8.   The official noted a clear contrast between foreign automobiles that enjoyed higher sales and Japanese vehicles that suffered a decline.