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| Honda’s international plants lead the way in accelerating localization and expanding production. |
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| Further strengthening production facilities in North America |
| When American Honda Motor started motorcycle sales in 1959, this was Honda's first local subsidiary outside of Japan. In 1978, Honda of America Mfg. was established to begin with production of motorcycles in the U.S., reflecting its basic concept of "building products close to the customer." In 1982, Honda began manufacturing passenger cars in U.S., becoming the first Japanese car maker to take this bold step. The year 2007 marked a quarter century of Honda's commitment to automobile manufacturing in the U.S. A year later, Honda launched automobile production at a new factory in Indiana. Today, approximately 80% of Honda automobiles sold in the U.S. are manufactured within North America. By strengthening its production framework to improve the local procurement ratio, Honda is strengthening its business foundation to respond promptly to market changes and customer needs. |
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| Expanding local development efforts |
| Honda's recently established Acura Design Studio in Torrance, California, creates new design strategies for the Acura brand. Meanwhile, Honda Aero has completed construction of corporate headquarters and a manufacturing plant in North Carolina, which will be the center of Honda's aero engine business. In motorcycle business, in addition to sports bikes and off-road bikes, the product lineup is being expanded to include ATVs and personal watercraft. In the power products area, Honda has begun selling the compact household cogeneration unit in the Northeastern U.S. Building on the world-leading manufacturing quality, technology, and products of Honda's North American operations, Honda will set even higher standards to meet customer expectations. |
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