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Acura Announces June Sales Results

TSX Posts Best-ever June Sales

TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Fueled by a June record for the TSX sports sedan and continued steady sales of the TL performance luxury sedan, Acura sold 15,107 units during the month, the division announced today. In addition, year-to-date sales reached 96,301 units.

The TSX sports sedan continued its sales momentum in 2006 with record-setting June sales of 3,162 units, breaking the previous record, set last year, by 2.5 percent. Year-to-date TSX sales reached 19,826 -- up more than 11 percent versus 2005.

Additionally, the TL performance luxury sedan maintained its position as the top-selling Acura, with 5,541 units sold in June, bringing year-to-date TL sales totals to 36,297.

"Gasoline prices are affecting all but the hottest models," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, sales. "Given Acura's exciting offerings for 2007, we are anticipating a record second half of the year."

The MDX luxury performance SUV sold 3,539 units in June, bringing its total sales for the year to 24,280 units.

                American Honda Vehicle Sales For June 2006
                               Month-to-Date             Year-to-Date

                           June    June     DSR**    June     June     DSR**
                           2006    2005    % Chg.    2006     2005    % Chg.
  MODEL BREAKOUTS BY
   DIVISION
  Acura Division Total    15,107   18,744  -19.4%    96,301  104,945   -8.2%
     RSX                   1,882    2,034   -7.5%    10,193   10,933   -6.8%
     CL*                       0        0                 0        1
     TL*                   5,541    6,246  -11.3%    36,297   38,388   -5.4%
     TSX                   3,162    3,085    2.5%    19,826   17,772   11.6%
     RL                      980    1,565  -37.4%     5,660    8,432  -32.9%
     NSX                       3       17  -82.4%        45      121  -62.8%
     MDX*                  3,539    5,797  -39.0%    24,280   29,298  -17.1%
  Selling Days                26       26               152      152

  *  Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced
     parts.
  ** Daily Selling Rate