Tokyo, Mar 28, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of February 2008.

Production

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.

Japan Domestic Market Sales

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).

Vehicle registrations - excluding mini-vehicles

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

--Mini-vehicles - under 660cc

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

--Exports from Japan

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

Production, Sales, and Exports (February 2008)

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                              February    Year-to-Date Total
                                           (Jan - Feb. 2008)
                        Units   Vs.'07       Units   Vs.'07
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Worldwide Production

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Japan                 106,142    -8.1%     206,472    -6.0%
Outside of Japan      226,421   +21.4%     466,853   +17.1%
Worldwide Total       332,563   +10.2%     673,325    +8.9%
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Production Outside of Japan

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North America         126,532   +14.1%     260,600    +9.4%
 (USA)                 90,438   +12.7%     185,180    +8.8%
Europe                 22,837   +27.5%      46,231   +27.9%
Asia                   61,455   +25.3%     129,409   +18.3%
 (China)               33,039   +30.1%      71,214   +16.7%
Others                 15,597   +81.2%      30,613  +105.0%
Overseas Total        226,421   +21.4%     466,853   +17.1%
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Japan Domestic Sales

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Registrations          38,162   +12.9%      70,021   +24.0%
Mini Vehicles          19,469   +15.1%      32,188   +17.5%
Honda Brand Total      57,631   +13.6%     102,209   +21.9%
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Exports from Japan

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North America          32,729    +7.5%      68,217    -1.1%
 (USA)                 31,277    +9.4%      65,140    -0.5%
Europe                  3,095   -69.2%      10,474   -56.5%
Asia                    4,047  +201.1%       7,682  +132.6%
Others                  7,308   -33.9%      22,099    -5.0%
Total                  47,179   -10.8%     108,472    -9.4%
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About Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC/LSE:HNDA.L) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com .

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