Some compromise is still possible, such as Korea-type roll-overs of short-term debt.

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There are numerous references to so-called "Books of Knowledge, " highly confidential information on design, safety systems and testing records allegedly generated by Toyota engineers on everything from roll-overs and roof safety to sudden unintended acceleration.

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