she allegedly arranged a huge compensation payout for the businessman bernard tappi, using public funds. he was a supporter of the president at the time, nicolas sarkozy. >>> japanese automakers are planning to increase their production capacity in the united states. the moves come at a time when currency depreciation is benefiting exports by japanese automakers. honda motors decided to build a factory in the u.s. state of ohio by 2015. honda will spend about $69 million to convert a parts distribution center and a factory. fuji heavy industries plans to invest about $450 million to refurbish a factory in indiana for three years starting next april. the automaker plans to aim its annual capacity to 300,000 vehicles. fuji heavy industries is planning to produce some models of the subaru impreza in the u.s. toyota is also considering moving some of its luxury car production into the u.s. >>> new car sales in the united states are expected to grow. sales data show the year-on-year increase in april, marking a rise for the 23rd consecutive month. >>> up next, the world weather forecast. >>>