REMINDER/Flexcar Celebrates Conversion of Entire Los Angeles Fleet to Honda Civic Hybrids; Asks Citizens to Vote on ``Smog vs. Gridlock'' Conundrum

    LOS ANGELES--July 11, 2003--Flexcar, the nation's largest provider of car-sharing programs, is celebrating the conversion of its entire Los Angeles fleet to brand new Honda Civic Hybrids at a kick-off event at noon tomorrow, Friday, July 11, at the California Plaza Watercourt, held in conjunction with the Grand Performances concert featuring Nati Cano's Mariachi Los Camperos. To generate a dialogue on how to solve two of the worst problems facing Angelinos today Flexcar will launch a poll, asking concertgoers to vote on "Which is worse, smog or gridlock." Flexcar's program, combined with its new hybrid vehicles, offers a solution to both problems. -0-

    WHAT:          Introduction of Honda Civic Hybrids to the 
                   Los Angeles market as part of Flexcar's car-sharing
                   program. Held in tandem with the Grand Performances
                   concert series, attendees will be asked to weigh in
                   on the "smog vs. gridlock" issue.

    WHO:           -- Approximately 1,000-2,000 concertgoers
                   -- Michael Woo, general manager of Flexcar LA

    WHEN:          Friday, July 11, 2003
                   12-1 p.m.

    WHERE:         California Plaza Watercourt, 350 S. Grand Ave.

    PHOTO/VIDEO   
    OPPORTUNITIES:
                  
                   -- Citizens voting on what's worse, smog or 
                      gridlock   
                   -- "Tours" of hybrid cars (test drives may be
                      available)
                   -- Interior and engine shots of hybrid vehicles

    Flexcar

    Headquartered in Seattle, Flexcar now operates car-sharing programs for more than 14,000 members in more than a dozen cities and counties in 5 states and the District of Columbia. With flexible pricing plans, members can reserve and drive any of these cars whenever and wherever they need to, without filling out complicated paperwork, paying for insurance, gas or repairs. Flexcar Business Memberships enable companies to augment or replace their fleet with Flexcar vehicles. Flexcar's modern fleet includes sedans, gas-electric hybrids, electric cars and specialty vehicles, including pickups and convertibles. Flexcar has established strategic partnerships with King County (Wash.) Metro Transit, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), Parsons Transportation Group, American Honda Motor Company, Inc. and Bristol Bay Native Corporation.

    Editor's Note: Correct spelling and punctuation is "Flexcar"; not FlexCar, Flex Car or Flexicar.