Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production in February 2008 for Regions Outside Japan, Worldwide

TOKYO, Japan, March 28, 2008 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of February 2008.

Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the sixth consecutive month (since September 2007).

Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 31st consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of February. This includes record production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China for the month of February.

Worldwide production also experienced a year-on-year increase for the 31st consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of February.

Total domestic sales for the month of February 2008 experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month (since January 2008).

New vehicle registrations in February experienced a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive month (since February 2007).

Sales of mini-vehicles in February experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month (since January 2008).

Fit was the industry’s best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of February 2008, with sales of 15,980 units.

Life was the industry’s fourth best-selling car among mini-vehicles for the month of February 2008, with sales of 10,342 units.

Total exports from Japan in February 2008 experienced a year-on-year decline for the second consecutive month (since January 2008).

Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.