Mr. Hirofumi Yokoi

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  "It'll be more difficult for auto demand in Japan to recover than in overseas markets, as the economy is in a severe situation," said Hirofumi Yokoi, a Tokyo-based analyst at auto-consulting company CSM Worldwide.

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  "Mitsubishi's Outlanders and Lancers are selling really well in Russia and the Middle East," said Hirofumi Yokoi, a Tokyo-based industry analyst for CSM Worldwide.

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  "Now the Chinese makers have alliances with key global automakers so they are obtaining some knowledge and intelligence to manufacture vehicles," said Hirofumi Yokoi, an auto analyst with CSM Worldwide.
  
  "If the time comes, it may be very challenging for Japanese automakers, especially in the mini-car segment.But it will not happen in the very foreseeable future," he said.

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  "Now the Chinese makers have alliances with key global automakers so they are obtaining some knowledge and intelligence to manufacture vehicles," said Hirofumi Yokoi, an auto analyst with CSM Worldwide.
  
  "If the time comes, it may be very challenging for Japanese automakers, especially in the mini-car segment.But it will not happen in the very foreseeable future," he said.

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  "Toyota has no other choice but to raise prices to increase its profitability," said Hirofumi Yokoi of consultancy CSM Asia.

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  The latest trial may convince other chaebols to bring in outside managers and become more open to shareholders, says Hirofumi Yokoi, a Tokyo-based analyst at CSM Worldwide.

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  Hirofumi Yokoi, an analyst in Tokyo for CSM Worldwide, the auto market research company, said: "These developing markets used to be an afterthought" for Japanese automakers.

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  It matters for G.M., and for America," said Hirofumi Yokoi, an auto analyst at CSM Asia.

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  Hirofumi Yokoi, a Tokyo-based analyst with auto industry consulting firm CSM Worldwide, agreed that Kia should be able to keep its schedule for the factory, which will employ 2,500 people and create several thousand jobs at local suppliers.
  
  Both Kia and Hyundai are increasing manufacturing capacity worldwide to minimize shipping costs, tap local markets and limit the impact of exchange rate fluctuations.The West Point plant, Kia's first in North America, is a key part of that strategy, Yokoi said.
  
  But longer-term market shifts — particularly changing consumer demands as gasoline becomes more expensive — have caused Kia executives to reconsider what vehicles will be built in West Point, he said.
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  The plant in Montgomery "will play a crucial role to build passenger cars" while the West Point facility may focus on building sport utility vehicles and light trucks for both Kia and Hyundai, Yokoi said, citing information from a consultant who works with Hyundai.
  
  While the current credit tightening will not disrupt construction in West Point, it might slow future investments by the South Korean companies, Hyundai director Kim said.
  
  "The subprime mortgage loan issue has had large effects worldwide and South Korea is no exception," he said.
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  "It's the perfect storm," said Hirofumi Yokoi, a Tokyo-based analyst at automotive consulting company CSM Worldwide."High gas prices, the mortgage crisis, tighter credit for loans — they're all having a big impact on car demand and production."
  
  U.S. new vehicle sales could fall to 14.2 million units, the lowest total in 15 years, according to market researcher J.D. Power & Associates.
  
  "We don't expect a recovery before 2010," Yokoi said.
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  "It's the perfect storm," said Hirofumi Yokoi, a Tokyo-based analyst at automotive consulting company CSM Worldwide."High gas prices, the mortgage crisis, tighter credit for loans — they're all having a big impact on car demand and production."
  
  U.S. new vehicle sales could fall to 14.2 million units, the lowest total in 15 years, according to market researcher J.D. Power & Associates.
  
  "We don't expect a recovery before 2010," Yokoi said.

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