Honda makes 10 millionth Accord in U.S.http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/03/19/honda-accord-record/6596629/ - March 19, 2014
CORRECTION 5:27 p.m. ET: The anniversary is Thursday, not Wednesday.
When Honda opened a plant in Ohio in 1982, some doubted whether American workers could make Accords as solidly as they were built in Japan.
Tomorrow, Honda hits the 10-million mark on Accords in the U.S. The special 10 millionth rolls off the line Wednesday.
When the Marysville plant opened, it was the first in the U.S. Today, many foreign makers -- even both major German luxury brands -- have factories in the U.S. Overall, Honda has made 20 million vehicles in the U.S. between all of its plants.
"We are deeply aware that our ability to reach this milestone results from the trust that 20 million customers have placed in our products, and we appreciate their support over the past three decades," said Hidenobu Iwata, CEO of Honda of America Manufacturing.
Honda's U.S. plants made 1.3 million vehicles last year, a record. It was up 7.4% from 2012.
