News Release ... _________________ 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 December 17, 2003 Honda Strengthens Function of Regional Operation Center in China December 17, 2003 2003/2004 Sales & Production December 16, 2003 Flight Tests of Honda Experimental Business Jet Begin December 16, 2003 Honda Announces Development of HF118 Turbofan Aircraft Engine November 27, 2003 Honda Releases Stream Absolute Equipped with Newly Developed 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC I Engine November 25, 2003 Honda Auto Production Hits 10 Million Cars and Light Trucks in the U.S. November 18, 2003 Honda Begins Production and Sales of Small Car "Jazz" in Thailand October 17, 2003 Honda Announces a Full Model Change for the Odyssey October 17, 2003 Honda Introduces World's First Road Congestion Prediction Function for its InterNavi Premium Club Car Navigation Service October 16, 2003 Honda Introduces the New Dio Scooter October 14, 2003 Honda Announces Automobiles and Motorcycles to be Displayed at the 37th Tokyo Motor Show October 7, 2003 B·A·R Honda Confirms 2004 Driver Line-up October 7, 2003 Honda Starts North American Sales of the European-made "599" October 3, 2003 Honda Develops World's First Electronically Controlled Fuel Injection System for a 4-Stroke 50cc Scooter October 2, 2003 Honda Begins Experiments with Hydrogen Home Energy Station and Improves Solar-Cell Technology for Production of Hydrogen September 29, 2003 Honda Wins Most Awards at Challenge Bibendum Environmental Competition Seven Production Honda Models Showcase High Fuel Economy, Low Emissions September 25, 2003 San Francisco and Honda to Partner on Fuel Cell Car Program Honda FCX to join San Francisco Fleet September 25, 2003 Honda Begins Production of Automatic Transmissions at New Plant in Indonesia September 24, 2003 American Honda Reaches Major Sales Milestones: 20 Million Cars and 50 Million Products Sold in America September 23, 2003 Honda to Showcase Hybrid, Ultra-Clean Gasoline, Natural Gas and Fuel Cell Production Vehicles at 2003 Challenge Bibendum September 22, 2003 Honda Fields Three Near-Zero Emissions Vehicles at Challenge Bibendum September 18, 2003 Honda FCX Leads the Way in Bringing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles September 18, 2003 Honda Launches HDD Voice-Activated Navigation System; World's First 'Floating Car Data' System Also Introduced September 17, 2003 Honda Foundation Will Confer the Honda Prize for the Year 2003 on Dr. Ken-ichi Mori, Ph.D., Adviser to the Board of TOSHIBA TEC CORPORATION, Japan September 16, 2003 Honda Begins Production of First Small Car "Fit Saloon" in China September 12, 2003 New Spacy 100 Scooter on Sale September 11, 2003 Honda Announces 2004 Motorcycle Models for Europe September 9, 2003 ASIMO Makes Public Debut in Europe September 4, 2003 Full Model Change for the Honda Life September 4, 2003 Honda Introduces New Crash-Compatible Body Frame Structure That Both Enhances Self Protection and Reduces Aggressive Behavior September 1, 2003 Outline of Vehicles to Feature at 60th Frankfurt Motor Show September 1, 2003 Honda Releases the New HSS1170i Hybrid Snowblower August 27, 2003 Honda's Cumulative Worldwide Automobile Production Reaches 50 Million Units August 26, 2003 Honda Releases the New GX35 - A 360-degree-inclinable, Ultra-Small 4-Stroke Engine August 19, 2003 Honda Begins Production of Manual Transmissions at New Plant in the Philippines August 8, 2003 Honda Announces New Automobile Production Plan in China with Dongfeng Motor Corp. July 31, 2003 Honda Introduces the New BF150 and BF135 4-Stroke Marine Outboards July 15, 2003 Honda Becomes World's First Automaker to Supply a Fuel Cell Vehicle to a Private Corporation July 11, 2003 Flexcar Takes Delivery of 28 Civic Hybrids for SoCal Car Sharing Program Car-sharing company converts entire Southern California fleet to July 1, 2003 ASIMO MAKES DEBUT IN EUROPE Scientific symposium sees first demonstration of Honda's advanced humanoid robot June 19, 2003 Honda's Response to Projected Electricity Shortages June 18, 2003 Honda Announces a Full Model Change for the Inspire June 18, 2003 Honda Debuts 'Variable Cylinder Management' V6 3.0-liter i-VTEC Engine - New Powertrain Will be Featured in New Inspire Model - June 12, 2003 Civic Hybrid First Hybrid Vehicle To Earn Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions (AT-PZEV) Status June 11, 2003 Honda Commemorates 30 Years of Motorcycle Production and Sales in the Philippines May 29, 2003 Honda Breaks Ground for New Auto Plant in China; Event Signals Full-Scale Preparation for Export-Focused Plant May 28, 2003 Honda Outboards Certified by the Fishing Boat and System Engineering Association of Japan as the Industry's First-ever Environment Preserving Gasoline Outboard Motors May 25, 2003 Honda's Cumulative Motorcycle Production in Indonesia Reaches 10 Million May 20, 2003 Honda Develops World's First 'Collision Mitigation Brake System' (CMS) for Predicting Rear-end Collisions and Controlling Brake Operations May 19, 2003 Honda FCX California Fuel Cell Partnership Rally Thru The Valley - Daily Web Log May 14, 2003 Honda's Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Vehicle Participates in 'Rally Thru the Valley' April 25, 2003 Accident Investigation Committee to be Established to Probe Cause of MotoGP Rider Daijiro Kato's Accident April 24, 2003 Honda Updates its "Vamos" Small Utility Vehicle adding "Vamos Hobio", and special "Vamos Hobio Travel Dog Version" to the Line-up April 22, 2003 Sales of Locally Produced Honda Fit to begin in Brazil April 22, 2003 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President and CEO April 21, 2003 Honda to Establish New Corporate Governance System April 18, 2003 Honda Launches The New XR250 Motard Sport Bike April 16, 2003 Acura "Concept TL" Debuts at New York International Auto Show Production Model to Feature the Latest in High Technology April 16, 2003 First EPA-Certified Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Vehicle Makes New York Debut 2003 Honda FCX demonstrates petroleum-free transportation of the future April 16, 2003 Honda Introduces the Element --- An SUV that Delivers New Value April 15, 2003 Honda to Begin Construction of Additional Head Office; New Environmentally Friendly Building Based on Site of Former Wako Plant April 14, 2003 Honda Begins European Sales of LEAD Scooter Made in India April 1, 2003 Honda Starts Operation of Motorcycle R&D Facility in China March 31, 2003 Total Civic Series Production Reaches 15 Million Units March 27, 2003 "Wave 125i", Equipped with Compact PGM-FI, Introduced at Bangkok Motor Show March 25, 2003 Honda to Begin Automobile Sales in Korea March 24, 2003 Honda Releases ABS-equipped Versions of the Silverwing 600 and 400 Large-Displacement Scooters March 5, 2003 Honda Releases the New Solo --- A 50cc Leisure Bike with Innovative Styling March 4, 2003 Honda and Teledyne to Study Business Opportunities for Honda's Next-generation Piston Aviation Engine March 3, 2003 Honda F1 World Championship Organization for 2003 February 27, 2003 Honda Announces a Model Change for the XR250 Off-Road Sport Bike February 28, 2003 Honda FCX Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Paces 2003 LA Marathon Zero-emission automobile helps front-runners breathe easier February 27, 2003 Honda Announces the MDX --- A New 7-Passenger Premium SUV February 26, 2003 All-New Honda Accord Redefines Sporty Premium Sedan Segment February 26, 2003 Honda Releases the New "Salad" Mini Tiller --- Simple, Carefree Operation Ideal for the Home Garden February 26, 2003 Honda's New Diesel Engine Pushes Forward the Boundaries February 21, 2003 Honda Announces a Model Change for the "Fusion" Large-Sized Scooter February 19, 2003 Honda to Import Thai-manufactured Water Pump for Sale in Japan February 6, 2003 Honda FCX Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicle Displayed at White House Event February 4, 2003 2002/2003 Sales & Production February 3, 2003 2003 Honda Motor Sports Highlights February 3, 2003 Honda Develops Mountain Bike for Downhill Competitions --- Will Participate in 2003 Japan Series January 30, 2003 New Malaysian plant signals bigger role in "Made by Global Honda" automobile production network --- Prime Minister presides over Official Opening Ceremony January 30, 2003 Honda Announces a Full Model Change for the CB1300 SUPER FOUR Large-Displacement Road Sports Bike January 27, 2003 Honda Sets Domestic Sales and Production Records for 2002   January 21, 2003 Honda Taiwan Begins Production and Sales of the CR-V January 15, 2003 Honda Begins Production of All-new Accord in China January 9, 2003 Honda Fit Ranked Best-selling Vehicle in 2002 in Japan January 7, 2003 Honda to Invest $30 million in North Carolina Plant Increasing Annual Engine Production to 1.5 million Units January 7, 2003 Honda Exhibits Customized Mobilio Spike Models at Tokyo Auto Salon 2003 January 7, 2003 Honda 'Studio E' Concept Vehicle Mixes Urban Beats with Element Platform Loud and Street Smart, Panel Sides Guard Audio PC and Giant Plasma Screen January 6, 2003 All-New Acura TSX Sports Sedan Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show

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