1999
Honda Insight becomes first gas-electric hybrid car sold in
the U.S.
Honda announces global powertrain production system
calling
for the integration of engine assembly operations closer to
vehicle assembly.
...
1989
Honda Accord becomes the top-selling auto in the U.S. for
the
first time (through 1991 for three consecutive years).
Honda of America Mfg. begins production at second U.S.
auto
plant in East Liberty, Ohio.
...
1979
Honda of America Mfg. starts motorcycle production in
Marysville, Ohio.
Honda introduces the 4-door Accord sedan.
1978
Honda of America Mfg., Inc. is established in Ohio.
Honda auto production exceeds 5 ...
1969
Canadian Honda Motor Ltd. (now Honda Canada, Inc.)
established
in Toronto, Canada.
Honda begins automobile production in Taiwan and
Malaysia
through technical collaboration.
1968
Honda sells one-millionth ...
1959
Honda establishes American Honda Motor Co., Inc. The
Super
Cub, the Dream and the Benly motorcycles are the first
products.
1958
Honda launches Super Cub motorcycle in Japan, helping
make
Honda the sales leade...
2007
March
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana holds official groundbreaking ceremony
and announces plans to build Civic Sedans at new Indiana auto plant.
World's youngest fuel cell customer, 17-year-old actress Q'orianka
...