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Apr 23 2009, AP

Japan’s top automakers reported deep production declines in March as the unprecedented collapse in global demand maintained its painful grip on one of the country’s key industries.

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FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2008 file photo, Pontiac G6’s are shown at the General Motors Orion Assembly plant in Orion Township, Mich. GM would not deny reports Friday April 24, 2009 that it is preparing to scrap its Pontiac brand.