The styling direction of the next-generation Honda Civic will debut at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in January, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today. The company released a sketch of the Civic Concept that conveys the sleek and aerodynamic profile of the show vehicle. The production version of the ninth-generation 2012 Civic based on the revealed concept will go on-sale in spring 2011. John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales, will introduce the concept vehicle at a press conference, which will also be broadcast live via webcast on www.hondanews.com/live2011naias. For high-resolution photos and media information on Honda’s current product offerings, please visit www.hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. Connect with Honda: Honda Media Newsroom (for journalists): www.hondanews.com Honda Future Vehicles (for consumers): automobiles.honda.com/future-cars Honda on YouTube: www.youtube.com/honda Honda on Flickr: www.flickr.com/hondanews Honda on Twitter: www.twitter.com/honda