1.   Chrysler expects the new mini-vans to begin reaching dealers in small numbers by March.

2.   From the fields in Africa, diamonds reach dealers in Belgium, Israel and Ukraine, where the unscrupulous turn the ready cash into weapons.

3.   The German-built SLK is scheduled to reach dealers in Europe in September, and will come to the United States in February.

4.   The van is being built in Japan, and it will reach American dealers in early January.

5.   The Audi should reach dealers by the end of the year.

6.   The first Fiestas produced in Brazil are scheduled to reach dealers in May.

7.   While some buyers reach dealers by way of the Internet, sales are completed through the usual channels.