This Weekend's Civic Live Chicago Event Features Guest Drives, Tuner Cruise from Chicago to Villa Park and Free Concert

All Events Saturday and Sunday Are at no Charge and Open to the Public

CHICAGO, Sept. 21 -- WHAT: "Civic Live" Chicago, to celebrate the all-new 2006 Honda Civic, to feature:

   -- Test drive of the NEW redesigned and reengineered 2006 Honda Civic.
   -- Concert featuring Plain White T's, Hot Hot Heat and Von Bondies.
   -- Tuner cruise from the United Center in Chicago to Villa Park.

  GREAT TV VISUALS:
   -- Cool Custom Cars. Check out the Tuner Cruise when it starts at the
      United Center and/or at the finish at the Odeum, Villa Park. You will
      see souped-up, tricked out compact imports and lots of young auto
      enthusiasts as they compete for The Ultimate Car Show-off
      Championship.

   -- Guest drivers as they test out the new 2006 Honda Civic

   -- Entertainment and activity village with a great lineup of bands on the
      XM stage and the latest merchandise for car enthusiasts

   -- Saturday night concert featuring Plain White T's, Hot Hot Heat and The
      Von Bondies

  WHEN:
  Saturday, September 24, 2005
  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Entertainment and activity village open to the public.
  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guest Drive at Odeum Expo Center, Villa Park.
  2 - 6:00 p.m. Cruise from United Center Parking lot C through Villa Park.
  7 p.m. Concert area opens. 7:30 p.m. Plain White T's performs
  8:00 p.m. Hot Hot Heat and Von Bondies perform.

  Sunday, September 25
  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Guest Drive.
  9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Entertainment and activity village open.

WHERE: Cruise will be from the United Center Parking Lot C through Villa Park to the Odeum. All other activities and concert will be held at Odeum Expo Center, 1033 North Villa Avenue, Villa Park.

Call or email and we can arrange interviews with Honda spokespersons and car enthusiasts.

For additional event information, visit http://www.civiclive.honda.com .