2008-08-01 23:53:03 -

- Fitch affirms the ratings of the HSBC Automotive Trust 2006-1 asset-backed notes as follows:

--Class A-3 at 'AAA';

--Class A-4 at 'AAA'.

The collateral continues to perform within Fitch's expectations and, under the credit enhancement structure, the securities can withstand stress scenarios consistent with the ratings and still make full payments to investors in accordance with the terms of the documents. As before, the ratings reflect the available credit enhancement, the transaction's sound legal structure, and the capabilities of HSBC Finance Corporation as servicer and HSBC Auto Finance Inc. as subservicer.

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