Maroon 5 Headlines 5th Anniversary `05' Honda Civic Tour; Kicks off March 11th in Los Angeles at the Universal Amphitheatre, Pre-Sale of Tickets Starts Today at www.civictour.com

LOS ANGELES--Jan. 2, 20057, 2005--Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the hugely successful Honda Civic Tour, American Honda Motor Co. is delighted to announce their 2005 headliner, GRAMMY(R)-nominated band Maroon 5. Over the last four years, the Honda Civic Tour has started the tradition of bringing music fans across the country their favorite break-out artists. This year's headliner, Maroon 5, has captivated critics and audiences alike with their debut album "Songs About Jane." These talented hit-makers will electrify the stage and bring together a diverse audience, making the 2005 Honda Civic Tour an unforgettable concert experience. Maroon 5 will be kicking off their tour on March 11th at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles. With 35+ stops nationwide, they will be playing bigger venues and more concert dates than ever before. For fans, this will mark the only opportunity to see Maroon 5 on tour this year.

"We are so excited to be involved with this year's Honda Civic Tour," said Adam Levine, guitarist and lead vocalist. "Honda has been such a trendsetter in producing environmentally friendly cars that we jumped at the chance to be involved with them on this tour."

Maroon 5 are not only passionate musicians, but are also committed to protecting the environment. As part of the Honda Civic Tour, Maroon 5 has created a special webpage, www.maroon5.com/hybrid, to share important information about the planet with links to environmental organizations that can help make a difference.

"We're thrilled to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Honda Civic Tour with Maroon 5," said Tom Peyton, Senior Manager, National Advertising for American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "You may have heard Maroon 5 on the radio or seen them on TV, but the Honda Civic Tour is bringing them to you for a spectacular musical event."

Beginning today, fans can log on to www.civictour.com to gain access to special pre-sale information and updated tour schedules. Tickets go on sale beginning on 2/5.

Maroon 5 has unleashed their creativity in choosing special custom features for the Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Civic Coupe, which will be on tour with the band and showcased at the venues. Fans will have the exclusive opportunity to win these customized cars. Details to follow.

Adam Levine (vocals/guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboards), Mickey Madden (bass), and Ryan Dusick (drums) spent the second half of the 90's playing in the Los Angeles rock band, Kara's Flowers. In 1999, with the addition of guitarist James Valentine, they renamed themselves Maroon 5 and signed with the independent label, Octone Records. Songs about Jane was released in June 2002 and has gone on to spawn two number one hits and sell more than 8 Million copies around the world. Over the past few months, they have received the Best New Artist award at the MTV Video Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award and two Grammy nominations. The band was also honored by the readers of Rolling Stone Magazine who recently named Maroon 5 the second best band in the world (after U2) with the Number 3 single of last year, "This Love."

Cutting edge rock bands Phantom Planet, The Donnas or The Thrills will open for Maroon 5, depending on the tour market.

Past headlining artists on the Honda Civic Tour have included Blink-182, Everclear, Incubus, Good Charlotte, New Found Glory and Dashboard Confessional.

Honda began operations in the U.S. in 1959 with the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda's first overseas subsidiary. Honda now employs more than 30,000 associates in North America. Honda currently has 12 manufacturing plants in North America, producing automobiles, light trucks, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, engines, transmissions and other components. Nearly 8 of 10 Honda and Acura cars and light trucks sold in America are produced in North America as well. Many of these products are now designed and developed at one of Honda's U.S. R&D centers. Honda annually purchases more than $12 billion in parts and materials from suppliers in North America.

Created and produced by Marketing Factory, Inc., the Honda Civic Tour is bringing Honda closer to youthful, contemporary drivers, while providing music fans with the hottest live performances of the year.

For updated tour information and dates, visit www.civictour.com