Fitch Issues Presale on Honda Auto Receivables 2005-2 Owner Trust

NEW YORK--April 18, 2005--Fitch Ratings has issued a presale report on Honda Auto Receivables 2005-2 Owner Trust discussing the rating analysis behind Fitch's expected 'F1+' ratings on the class A-1 notes and 'AAA' ratings on the class A-2 notes, A-3 notes, and A-4 notes. The securities are backed by a pool of retail installment sales contracts secured by new and used automobiles.

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