Tokyo, May 15, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. would like to express its deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims of the recent earthquake epicentered in the Sichuan province of China. In response to this tragedy, the Honda group companies will provide approximately JPY 115 million toward the relief and recovery effort.

Details of Honda's donations:

- Honda group companies in China, including Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd. and

Dongfeng Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., will contribute approximately CNY 4 million

(approximately JPY 60 million), comprising cash donations, two CR-V sport utility vehicles and 30 electrical generators, to organizations including the Red Cross Society of China and the Red Cross Society of Sichuan province.

- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will contribute JPY 55 million through the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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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