Honda Exhibits Customized Mobilio Spike Models at Tokyo Auto Salon 2003

Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 07, 2003 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has
announced that it will be exhibiting two customized Mobilio Spike models
(the 'ThinkPad' and the 'Surfing' models) in the 'Honda Customize World'
booth at 'Tokyo Auto Salon 2003 with NAPAC*1. This event will be held in
Chiba's Makuhari Messe from Friday, January 10th through Sunday, January
12th.

'Honda Customize World' showcases the exciting new possibilities offered
by Honda's expanding range of custom automobiles. Demonstrating the
powerful allure of customization, other exhibits will include the
'Module Box' concept model based on the Mobilio Spike using the 'Modulo'
custom brand made by Honda Access Corporation (manufacturer of genuine
Honda parts and accessories), an aero-parts model by DOOV Corporation*2,
and models by custom manufacturers handling Honda automobiles.

Overview of customized Mobilio Spike models

'ThinkPad' model

This model is based on the 'Star Seeker' concept of the car as a private
observation platform for viewing starry skies. Using the advanced
technology of IBM's ThinkPad notebook PC, released ten years ago this
year, it features power-slide doors controlled using the Mobilio Spike
(W-type) radio-wave keyless-entry system. Designed to a 'mobile
observatory spec', the model also includes an astronomical telescope
controlled and operated using the ThinkPad. 

'Surfing' model

Featuring stowage, gadgetry and utility tailored to the serious surfer's
lifestyle, this model is designed to a 'pro surfer spec', with a
flexible cargo space based on the 'ULTRA' system.

*1 Sponsor: Tokyo Auto Salon Association (TASA), Co-Sponsor: Nippon Auto
Parts Aftermarket Committee (NAPAC) 
*2 100%-owned subsidiary of Honda Access Corporation


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is one of today's leading manufacturers of automobiles and the
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subsidiaries develop, manufacture and distribute a wide variety of
products, ranging from small general-purpose engines to specialty sports
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in Japan, five in the United States, two each in Thailand and Brazil and
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