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Honda Launches 'Drive the Legacy' Initiative to Advance its Long-term Commitment to HBCUs

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.

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  • TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda has launched a new, multifaceted initiative called "Drive the Legacy" to advance the company's longstanding commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and attract top talent to Honda careers.
  • This unique four-day experience provided TMCF scholars with educational and career development opportunities, as well as an immersion into Honda operations and culture.
  • "While the FASTRAC Program is just one example, it highlights the broader impact of Honda's commitment to HBCUs.
  • To advance its leading investment in HBCUs, Honda is a member of the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus initiative that brings together government, industry and HBCUs to create strategic, more sustainable HBCU partnerships.

Stylish, Sporty, Spacious and All-Electric: Honda Prologue SUV Available Early Next Year with Anticipated EPA Range Rating of 300 Miles

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Friday, September 29, 2023

With an anticipated EPA range rating of 300 miles(1), DC fast charging capability and a neo-rugged design, the Prologue is ready to take on adventures around town and outside the city limits.

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  • With an anticipated EPA range rating of 300 miles(1), DC fast charging capability and a neo-rugged design, the Prologue is ready to take on adventures around town and outside the city limits.
  • Honda will offer Prologue in both single-motor (front-wheel-drive) and dual-motor (all-wheel-drive) configurations with three trim levels - EX, Touring and Elite.
  • To further build the Honda EV brand identity, Prologue debuts with a newly designed Honda name badge in a stylized typeface that captures the modern and clean design of Prologue.
  • (1) Anticipated combined (city/highway) 300-mile EPA driving range rating for Prologue EX 2WD configuration with a full charge based on internal testing.

Tim Lamb Group Brokers Sale of Victory Honda of Sandusky To Firelands Auto Group

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Columbus, OH, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tim Lamb, President of the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has brokered the sale of Victory Honda of Sandusky, previously owned by Victory Automotive Group, to Firelands Auto Group.

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  • Columbus, OH, Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tim Lamb, President of the Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has brokered the sale of Victory Honda of Sandusky, previously owned by Victory Automotive Group, to Firelands Auto Group.
  • Firelands Auto Group, operated by Patrick O’Brien, has added Firelands Honda, located at 2301 Hayes Ave., in Sandusky, to their growing group of Ohio based stores.
  • Lamb who has worked closely with both auto groups over the years, closed the deal on Monday, September 18, 2023.
  • Now owning five stores, Firelands Auto Group offers customers a broad selection of new and used vehicles at their Firelands Chevrolet Buick Dealership & Collision Center in Norwalk, Firelands Chevrolet of Vermilion, Firelands Toyota, Firelands Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, and now Firelands Honda in the greater Sandusky area.

Summary of 2023 Honda Business Briefing

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

TOKYO, Apr 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held a press briefing on the progress it has achieved toward its business transformation and electrification.

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  • TOKYO, Apr 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today held a press briefing on the progress it has achieved toward its business transformation and electrification.
  • To achieve this challenging goal, Honda has been strengthening its business structure and will focus on the following areas, which Honda identifies as the five key factors for the advancement of mobility.
  • Honda will launch the EM1 e: electric scooter equipped with a Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery in Japan, Europe and Indonesia before the end of 2023.
  • Through the creation of the mobility Honda dreams of, Honda will become "The Power of Dreams" of more and more people.

Highly Anticipated 2024 Acura Integra Type S Delivers Ultimate Street Performance; On Sale in June

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

"The new Acura Integra Type S puts turbocharged Type S performance and design at the gateway to our brand," said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President, Acura National Sales.

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  • "The new Acura Integra Type S puts turbocharged Type S performance and design at the gateway to our brand," said Emile Korkor, Assistant Vice President, Acura National Sales.
  • Integra Type S is available in seven striking colors, including the Type S exclusive Tiger Eye Pearl.
  • The driver-focused cabin of the Integra Type S features four-position seating, premium materials and exclusive Type S high-performance details.
  • The new 2024 Integra Type S will be built exclusively at the Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, on the same production line as the Integra, Acura TLX and TLX Type S*.

Honda Announces Next Steps in Preparation for U.S. EV Production

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

This EV Hub will play a key role in developing the company?s knowledge and expertise in EV production that will be shared across Honda?s entire North American auto production network in the coming years, even as many Honda plants continue production of gasoline-powered vehicles.

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  • This EV Hub will play a key role in developing the company?s knowledge and expertise in EV production that will be shared across Honda?s entire North American auto production network in the coming years, even as many Honda plants continue production of gasoline-powered vehicles.
  • Each Honda auto production facility in North America will have a critical role to play in Honda?s electrification strategy.
  • This will maintain production volume of an important core model for Honda customers, while enabling MAP to transition to EV production.
  • Even as Honda accelerates preparation for EV production, the company plans to sustain current ICE and hybrid-electric vehicle production in order to continue to meet anticipated strong customer demand through 2030 and beyond.

Honda Marks 30 Million Vehicle Production Milestone in the U.S.

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Eight Honda auto facilities in the U.S. have contributed to the 30 million production milestone

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  • Eight Honda auto facilities in the U.S. have contributed to the 30 million production milestone
    Honda has invested $16 billion in its U.S. auto manufacturing facilities, employing almost 17,000 associates
    MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After 40 years of manufacturing* automobiles in the U.S., Honda today marked the 30 million vehicle production milestone at the company's auto manufacturing facilities in Alabama, Georgia, Indiana and Ohio.
  • Honda began production of the Honda Accord at the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) in Ohio on November 1, 1982.
  • Honda began production of the Honda Accord at the Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) in Ohio on November 1, 1982, the first Japanese automaker to produce cars in the U.S.
  • Honda employs almost 17,000 associates at the eight production facilities that contribute to the annual production capacity of 1.3 million vehicles.

All-New 2023 Honda Accord Arriving at Honda Dealers this Month as Newest Midsize Sedan Benchmark

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Now based on the enhanced global Honda Architecture, every 2023 Accord benefits from extensive improvements to the body, chassis, safety technology and overall driving refinement.

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  • Now based on the enhanced global Honda Architecture, every 2023 Accord benefits from extensive improvements to the body, chassis, safety technology and overall driving refinement.
  • Adding more value and peace of mind for Honda Accord customers, the new Honda Service Pass5 complimentary maintenance plan is standard for the 2023 model year.
  • The milestone also represents 40 years of producing Accord in Ohio, as the 1983 model-year Accord Sedan was the first vehicle Honda produced at the Marysville Auto Plant.
  • Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers.

Honda Makes Major Investment in Ohio to Create New Electric Vehicle Hub

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture.

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  • Honda plans to begin production and sales of Honda EVs in North America in 2026, based on its new Honda e:Architecture.
  • Honda's EV hub will leverage the company's longstanding production, product development, and purchasing operations located in Central Ohio.
  • Honda's new investment in its Ohio plants will support production of electric vehicles and EV components.
  • Now, as we expand Honda's partnership with Ohio, we are investing in a workforce that will create the power source for our future Honda and Acura electric vehicles," said Nelson.

Governor DeWine Announces Honda to Invest in Ohio for Electric Vehicle Production, Including New Battery Plant with LG Energy Solution

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio leaders announced today that Ohio will continue its historic dominance in the automotive manufacturing industry as Honda selected Ohio to lead its electric vehicle (EV) production and, with LG Energy Solution, a joint venture battery plant.

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  • Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio leaders announced today that Ohio will continue its historic dominance in the automotive manufacturing industry as Honda selected Ohio to lead its electric vehicle (EV) production and, with LG Energy Solution, a joint venture battery plant.
  • Of the total investment announced today, Honda and LG Energy Solution will invest $3.5 billion in the new Fayette County battery plant, which will create at least 2,200 new jobs.
  • "Honda and LG Energy Solution had many other states vying for this historic investment, and they chose Ohio," said Ohio Lt.
  • Ohio's commitment to innovation makes it a natural fit for the thriving electric vehicle supply chain and electric vehicle manufacturing opportunities.