Honda Celebrates 25 Million Vehicles Built in the US
Honda is celebrating the production of its 25th million vehicle in the United States—fittingly, a 2018 Honda Accord, which was named the North American Car of the Year at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. It was painted in obsidian blue pearl. The Accord was produced at the Marysville Auto Plant, which was […]
Honda Says Humans, Not Robots, Still Build the Best Cars
Automakers are divided over the topic of whether people or robots are best used in the process of assembling cars. Tesla, for instance, is trying to automate as much as it can. “You really can’t have people in the production line itself,” said Elon Musk in 2016. “Otherwise you’ll automatically drop to people-speed. There’s still […]
Honda Celebrates Building 25 Million Engines at Ohio Plant
Honda associates at the company’s engine plant in Anna, Ohio, are celebrating the construction of its 25 millionth engine since the facility first opened in 1985. The engine plant is Honda’s largest in the world and was opened in 1985. It recently received a $47 million investment to help prepare for the all-new 2018 Honda […]
Honda Invests $267M, Creates 300 New Jobs in Ohio for 2018 Honda Accord Launch
Though the perception of an American automaker is typically limited to a company that was founded in the United States, Honda’s dedication to employing men and women across the country is enough to at least earn it honorary American automaker status. Earlier this month, in conjunction with the launch of production for the 2018 Honda […]
Top 4 Classic Honda Models
Honda vehicles have been around for decades and are firm favorites with American drivers. You can probably pick out a recent Accord or CR-V on the road, but how much do you know about classic Honda models? [wptab name=”Z600″] 1970 Honda Z600 The Honda Z600 was a quirky-looking vehicle that was also one of the […]
Honda R&D Americas Given 2017 Corporate Caring Award for Philanthropic Efforts
Honda R&D Americas was named the Benefactor of the Year at the Columbus Business First 2017 Corporate Caring Award ceremony, in recognition of its work with nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio. HRA received the publication’s highest honor after being selected from a record 54 finalists. Giving Back: Honda donates two motorcycles to Redondo Beach Police […]
Honda Recognizes Indirect Procurement Suppliers in Ohio and Indiana
Honda held its annual Honda Indirect Procurement Supplier Conference yesterday, recognizing 15 suppliers that provide indirect products and services to five of the company’s manufacturing plants in Ohio and Indiana and corporate operations at Honda North America. The suppliers that were recognized provide products and services for plants in Marysville and East Liberty, Ohio, and […]
Acura MDX Production Begins at Second American Manufacturing Plant
The Acura MDX luxury SUV is one of the luxury brand’s most popular models, and today its production received a big boost, as the East Liberty Auto Plant (ELP) in Ohio began producing the award-winning vehicle. ELP now becomes the second US plant to build America’s best-selling 3-row luxury SUV of all time, joining Honda […]
Miami Student Earns School A Visit From Honda ASIMO
Many parents of elementary school students can take pride in their child’s academic or extracurricular successes, but how many can claim that their offspring wrote an essay so good that it merited a special visit from an advanced humanoid robot? As far as we’re aware, just the parents of Samantha Shestack, a fourth-grader whose essay […]
Honda Facilities in Ohio and Indiana Earn EPA ENERGY STAR Certifications
For the eleventh straight year, two Honda automobile manufacturing plants in Ohio have earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification, while Honda Manufacturing of Indiana facility earned the designation for the fifth consecutive year. Honda’s Marysville and East Liberty auto plants in Ohio were recognized with ENERGY STAR certification, as were the new […]
Latest “Who Makes a Honda” Video Profiles Two Ohio Coworkers Engaged in Prison Ministry
The long-running “What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda” YouTube video series just aired one of its most inspiring entries, titled “James and John’s Story.” The two titular figures, John Duffy and James Dillard, are Honda associates in Marysville, Ohio, who, in their free time, participate in a prison fellowship program to provide […]
2018 Acura TLX to Debut at New York Auto Show on April 11
Today Acura announced that it will reveal the refreshed and significantly enhanced 2018 TLX performance sedan on April 11th at the New York International Auto Show. In advance of the debut, the luxury brand also released a teaser image of the 2018 TLX, showing a more aggressive and sporty design inspired by the Acura Precision […]
Acura Becomes Official Columbus Crew Shirt Sponsor
Today Acura announced its role as the Official Jersey Sponsor and Official Automotive Partner of the Columbus Crew SC, a Major League Soccer team in Columbus, Ohio. Considering Honda’s American headquarters are located in central Ohio, this move makes a lot of sense—or at least, a lot more sense than Chevy’s backfiring $600 million deal […]
Acura Announces “NSX Insider Experience” Factory Tour for Customers
Boy, you really get what you pay for when you buy a $160,000 Acura NSX, huh? Not only does each purchase of the acclaimed and long-awaited hybrid supercar come with a personalized making-of film and a unique scale model, but today Acura announced that owners can also be treated to the “NSX Insider Experience,” a […]
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Begins CR-V Production
Today at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) in Greensburg, Indiana, employees celebrated the beginning of production of the all-new 2017 Honda CR-V. America’s bestselling SUV, the CR-V is also the first SUV built at the plant since it began production in 2008. Now, HMIN will be manufacturing both of Honda’s two best-selling vehicles—the CR-V and the […]
Hey Teens, Enter to Win a Visit to Your School from the Honda ASIMO Robot
Hey, middle- and high-school students ages 13 to 18—have you ever wanted to meet Honda ASIMO, the world’s most advanced humanoid robot, and the inspiration for Cartman’s “AWESOM-O” robot? (Teenagers still watch South Park, right?) Well, here’s your chance. Honda is holding a contest for teenaged students, asking them to share their answer to the […]
Honda Serial One Project Nears Completion [VIDEOS]
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Way back in March of this year, auto mechanic Tim Mings began restoring the Honda N600 – 1000001—the very first Honda car in America. Eventually, the historic automobile will be displayed in Ohio’s Honda Heritage Center and Museum. Along the way, Honda has been documenting the restoration process in a documentary video series titled “Serial […]