Honda's Senior Vice President John Mendel to Speak at Motor Press Guild

Los Angeles - March 2, 2006: At the Motor Press Guild luncheon on March 7, American Honda Motor Co.'s John Mendel will speak about Acura's upcoming 20th anniversary. Mendel will reflect on what has made Acura successful in the last 20 years, how the luxury car market differs today and what the future may hold for luxury brands.

In his current position as senior vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Mendel is responsible for product planning, advertising, marketing, public relations and distribution for both Honda and Acura Automobile Divisions. Prior to joining American Honda in December 2004, Mendel served as executive vice president and chief operating officer for Mazda North American Operations.

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The Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to promoting education and information exchange within the motoring press. MPG has more than 750 global members, including staff and freelance journalists, photographers, broadcasters, public-relations representatives from vehicle manufacturers, industry suppliers, aftermarket companies, consumer groups, governmental bodies and other motoring-related firms and organizations.