Executives will fly to Tokyo this month to discuss the Maruti models that will replace the 800, the Esteem and the Zen, another mid-size car.

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The two companies plan to work on mid-size cars, a low-emissions city car, minivans and multi-purpose vehicles.

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This week, for instance, Honda is introducing a redesigned version of its Accord mid-size sedan with an infotainment system that pipes Facebook into the car.

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Mitsubishi has yet to reveal its small-car entry, but it is introducing the mid-size Lancer later this year.

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