American Honda to Break Ground on New Midwest Consolidation Center in Troy, Ohio

               Approximately 110 News Jobs Will Be Created

                       NEWS ADVISORY - May 25, 2006

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  WHAT:    American Honda Motor Co., Inc. will break ground on its new
           Midwest Consolidation Center in Troy, Ohio.  The new 530,000 sq.
           ft. center will house a domestic parts supplier distribution hub
           and a procurement operations support office.  The new center will
           replenish American Honda's nine other distribution centers in the
           U.S. and is expected to create more than 110 new local jobs.

  WHO:     The Honorable Bob Taft, Governor of Ohio
           The Honorable Michael L. Beamish, Mayor of Troy
           Mr. James Roach, senior vice president National Parts Division,
            American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

  WHEN:    Thursday, May 25, 2006
           10:00 a.m. ET

  WHERE:   Future Site of American Honda Midwest Consolidation Center
           151 Commerce Center Blvd.
           Troy, Ohio 45373