Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production in the Month of February for Regions Outside Japan and Worldwide
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Tokyo, Japan, Mar 28, 2008; Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of February 2008.
Production
Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the sixth consecutive month (since September 2007).
Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the 31st consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of February. This includes record production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China for the month of February.
Worldwide production also experienced a year-on-year increase for the 31st consecutive month (since August 2005), setting an all-time record for the month of February.
Japan Domestic Market Sales
Total domestic sales for the month of February 2008 experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month (since January 2008).
New vehicle registrations in February experienced a year-on-year increase for the fourth consecutive month (since February 2007).
Sales of mini-vehicles in February experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month (since January 2008).
Vehicle registrations - excluding mini-vehicles
Fit was the industry's best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of February 2008, with sales of 15,980 units.
--Mini-vehicles - under 660cc
Life was the industry's fourth best-selling car among mini-vehicles for the month of February 2008, with sales of 10,342 units.
--Exports from Japan
Total exports from Japan in February 2008 experienced a year-on-year decline for the second consecutive month (since January 2008).
Production, Sales, and Exports (February 2008)
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February Year-to-Date Total
(Jan - Feb. 2008)
Units Vs.'07 Units Vs.'07
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Worldwide Production
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Japan 106,142 -8.1% 206,472 -6.0%
Outside of Japan 226,421 +21.4% 466,853 +17.1%
Worldwide Total 332,563 +10.2% 673,325 +8.9%
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Production Outside of Japan
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North America 126,532 +14.1% 260,600 +9.4%
(USA) 90,438 +12.7% 185,180 +8.8%
Europe 22,837 +27.5% 46,231 +27.9%
Asia 61,455 +25.3% 129,409 +18.3%
(China) 33,039 +30.1% 71,214 +16.7%
Others 15,597 +81.2% 30,613 +105.0%
Overseas Total 226,421 +21.4% 466,853 +17.1%
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Japan Domestic Sales
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Registrations 38,162 +12.9% 70,021 +24.0%
Mini Vehicles 19,469 +15.1% 32,188 +17.5%
Honda Brand Total 57,631 +13.6% 102,209 +21.9%
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Exports from Japan
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North America 32,729 +7.5% 68,217 -1.1%
(USA) 31,277 +9.4% 65,140 -0.5%
Europe 3,095 -69.2% 10,474 -56.5%
Asia 4,047 +201.1% 7,682 +132.6%
Others 7,308 -33.9% 22,099 -5.0%
Total 47,179 -10.8% 108,472 -9.4%
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Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com .