Honda Rolls Out 20 Millionth Vehicle in North America
Last week, Honda rolled out it’s 20 millionth produced vehicle in North America. The Japanese car company started production locally in the US in 1982 in it’s Marysville Ohio plant.
President & CEO of Honda America Manufacturing, Tsuneo Tanai:
The production of 20 million cars and light trucks in North America was achieved through the ultimate in teamwork by our suppliers, business partners and dealers working together with Honda associates to create joy for our customers. Most importantly, we owe our deepest appreciation to our customers, as none of our accomplishments would be possible without the loyalty they have shown to their Honda and Acura products.”
Honda is committed to producing its vehicles as close to the customer as possible. Last year, 77% of the cars sold in the US were produced locally in North America. Ten of Honda’s models are produced exclusively in the US, including the Accord and Civic coupe/Si/GX, the Odyssey, Pilot, Element, Ridgeline, and the Acura TL, MDX, RDX. This year represents the 50th year that Honda has been producing cars in the United States, it’s first subsidary production outside of Japan.