Honda Motor Co.’s 25 millionth American-built vehicle, an Accord, was recently produced at the Marysville (Ohio) Auto Plant.
Honda began producing vehicles in the United States in 1982, becoming the first Japanese automaker to do so. The Marysville plant was the first production facility. Honda now operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America, including five auto plants in Alabama, Indiana, and Ohio.
The company’s U.S. operations produce cars and light trucks as well as engines and transmissions.
“For over 35 years, Honda associates in America have focused on building high-quality automobiles for our customers, a passionate commitment that has enabled us to reach this production milestone,” Tom Shoupe, Honda of America Mfg. executive vice president and chief operating officer, said. “This achievement truly represents 25 million customers who put their faith in the Honda brand and we will continue to honor this relationship with a focus on achieving the highest levels of quality and innovation in the next 25 million vehicles.”
To celebrate the milestone, Honda has started an annual scholarship fund for students pursuing educations in supply chain and manufacturing or engineering at historically black colleges and universities. The first $25,000 scholarship will be administered through the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.