Today Chrysler, the most profitable of the Big Three auto makers, outlined a cautious, go-it-alone strategy for international growth that it says will assure profit even when the domestic market turns sour.

The sale will leave G.M. a stake of more than 3 percent in Suzuki, a small but profitable maker of compact cars.

The programme proved profitable to the channel and Babestations makers.

The Chrysler Corporation is the most profitable and lowest-cost maker of automobiles in North America, while the Nissan Motor Company's plants are the most efficient, according to a survey released here today.

It would be replaced by the four-megabit chip, four times as powerful and, more importantly to the sellers, immensely profitable as computer makers all over the world scrambled for scarce supply.

The third quarter is traditionally the least profitable for the Big Three auto makers, and many Wall Street analysts expected G.M. to lose some money in North America.

Investment fund Ichigo Asset Management launched the rare proxy fight against what it saw as an unfair share swap ratio for Tokyo Kohtetsu, a small but highly profitable maker of steel sheets and H-beams.

Sturm, Ruger, the only publicly held company, is believed to be one of the more secure and profitable of the major gun makers.

A consultant's study shows that Chrysler is the most profitable and lowest-cost maker of automobiles in North America.

In addition, the company has acquired profitable makers of photographic plates and chemicals.