Honda Sets All-Time Auto Production Record in May 2008 for Regions Outside Japan

TOKYO, Japan, June 26, 2008– Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of May 2008.

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

2008 Honda Civic Sedan

Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 34th consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of May. This includes record production for the month of May in Asia and China.

Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since March 2008).

Total domestic sales for the month of May 2008 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the third consecutive month (since March 2008).

New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year increase for the seventh consecutive month (since November 2007).

Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year decrease for the third consecutive month (since March 2008).

Fit was the industry’s best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of May 2008, for the seventh consecutive month (since November 2007) with sales of 11,461 units.

Life was the industry’s seventh best-selling car among mini-vehicles for the month of May 2008, with sales of 4,912 units.

Total exports from Japan in May 2008 experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months (since March 2008).

Source: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

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