Mitsubishi Motors is the ideal partner to increase DaimlerChrysler's presence in all parts of Asia, ... Outside of Japan, (Mitsubishi) has the largest market share in Asia.

Cost savings of $3.3 billion were achieved last year, which was more than our target,

Beware of the egos of chief executives,

We never comment on any rumors or speculation. Nothing has changed on this position,

Automotive stocks aren't in fashion and that doesn't help, ... I think we have such a tremendous message that in time will bring the stock up. I am very impatient about the stock price.

I could imagine that we could see a transaction of one kind or another during the course of the year,