Technological alliances like this generally don't produce visible results that quickly.

We're expecting operating profits to increase by 20% [to $4.4 billion] for the quarter, aided by strong sales in the U.S. and Asia and the weaker yen.

The company's helicopter business isn't very big and so there should be little financial impact on the company.

Toyota doesn't face significant risks in the short term.

They may fight with us, but they don't fight for us.

Together, often by unanimous vote, the council has worked quickly to get positive results.