American Honda's 50th Anniversary - Honda Choir Version

Honda marked its first 50 years in America June 11, 2009, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959.

"On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda associates in America, past and present, we offer our deepest thanks to our customers for placing their trust in Honda over the past 50 years," said American Honda President & CEO Tetsuo Iwamura. "Today, in the face of new challenges, including the preservation of our environment, we renew our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers and society."

Starting in 1959, with the fuel-efficient Honda 50 motorcycle, to the newly launched 2010 Honda Insight gas-electric hybrid vehicle, Honda has introduced new technologies and business strategies that have shaped the industry and the growth of Honda, including:
•First automaker to meet U.S. Clean Air Act without a catalytic converter Civic CVCC (1974)
•First vehicle to top U.S. EPA list of most fuel efficient cars Civic (1977)
•First Japanese automaker to build motorcycles (1979) and automobiles (1982) in America Marysville, Ohio*
•First Japanese automaker to establish a luxury automobile brand -- Acura (1986)
•First mass produced gas electric hybrid car introduced in America -- Insight (1999)
••First government-certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle -- FCX (2002)

Honda has steadily expanded its U.S. presence to encompass a broad range of products and operations. Today, Honda employs more than 27,000 U.S. associates engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, sale and servicing of Honda and Acura products including automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, power equipment, and an advanced light jet.
Honda operates 10 U.S. manufacturing plants with two new plants under construction, along with 14 R&D facilities and more than 12 regional sales, parts and service, and finance offices around the country. The companys network of U.S. parts suppliers comprises 545 companies in 34 states with annual purchases exceeding $17.5 billion in 2008.

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[CadillacKing1986]

I been working at HMA since 2007.I love it!

[shafty37]

i worked for Honda of the UK manufacturingfor ten years. its the best job ive had

[h3avyduty84]

I love My Honda!

[eastariel]

Honda of America in Ohio gave Marysville great jobs, great cars, and a great example of how to run an extraordinary business. Honda has helped Columbus to grow gracefully.

I'm a fan of both Ford and Honda. I'm guessing their employees make such high-quality cars because they are treated well. It shows in their products.

[BASSisAmust]

Luv my Africa Twin (RD04) black, red, white and grey with africa twin written in gold. I think it looks awsome and it feels awsome as well!! Wanted one ever since I saw it in the Dakars and now I have one :D

Thank you!

[KNGarver]

Honda and Subaru are the only good Asian cars. PERIOD.

[sayeretmatkal17021]

i remember back in the early 1960's when Honda began advertising "You meet the nicest people on a Honda" and the sales really took off, especially when everyone recognized that Honda Quality was Perfection and it was in stark contrast to Harley-Davidson with its hell's angels image( unscrupulous trash and criminals rode harleys) and harleys had mechanical problems. even today, one observes shitheads on harleys and families and the NICEST PEOPLE in Hondas and ACURAS,especially TL TECH SH/AWD.

[zakyum]

What was the street address of Honda's old headquarters, Gardena, CA in the 1960's till the 1980's???

[canadianassassin79]

I LOVE HONDA....GREAT RESPECT FROM SOUTH ITALY

[ilovemyhonda250ex]

<< i love honda alot XD

[iphone3ggssm]

@Carman1881 THATS GREAT !

[zackjoshbmx20]

i have a 2007 crf250x and it runs great i love honda