2000
The East Liberty Auto Plant launches the all-new 2001 Civic while implementing Honda's New Manufacturing System. The new system is part of a strategy to standardize production among Honda auto plants and increase flexibility and efficiency when introducing new models.

2001
J.D. Power and Associates presents its second Initial Quality Survey (IQS) Silver Award for quality to the Marysville Auto

Plant.

2002
Production of the totally redesigned 2003 Accord Sedan begins with a rolling model change at the Marysville Auto Plant.

Upon completing a series of major innovations over two years without interrupting production, the Marysville Auto Plant launches the

New Manufacturing System, completing global implementation of Honda's flexible manufacturing capabilities.

Honda's investment in its Ohio manufacturing plants exceeds $4 billion.

The East Liberty Auto Plant produces the Element - Honda's first light truck model manufactured in Ohio.

2003
Production of the all-new Acura TL begins at the Marysville Auto Plant

2004
Company officials announce March 18 that Honda of America Mfg.

will add the Honda Accord Sedan to its East Liberty Auto Plant production schedule in early 2005.

On April 27, a silver 2004 Accord EX Sedan became the 10 millionth automobile produced by Honda of America Mfg. The vehicle was built at the Marysville Auto Plant.

Honda of America Mfg. announces the construction of a $123 million paint shop behind the Marysville Auto Plant on May 11. The new facility will replace the original paint line and will feature

a water-borne paint system, larger carriers and conveyors to accommodate larger vehicles and other environmental and ergonomic innovations.

The Honda HomeComing^SM draws a record 16,700 visitors to celebrate Honda's 25th anniversary July 29-31.

On the eve of its 25th anniversary of manufacturing in the state, Honda of America Mfg. announces on Sept. 7 that a new Acura sport-utility vehicle (SUV) will be produced in Ohio, starting in 2006.

Honda of America celebrates its 25th anniversary in the U.S. - after producing 10 million cars in Ohio from domestically and globally sourced parts.

Honda of America Mfg. releases on Sept. 10 the first comprehensive study of the economic effects of Honda's extensive operations in Ohio over the past 25 years. The report by Levin, Driscoll & Fleeter shows that direct employment at Honda's six Ohio subsidiaries is 16,049, producing an annual payroll exceeding $1.1 billion.

Honda Motor Co. President Takeo Fukui talks to associates during a celebration of Honda of America Mfg.'s 25th anniversary on Sept. 10.

On Nov. 9, Honda announces that it will invest $100 million and add 100 new jobs to expand Honda Transmission Mfg. in a move that will result in the transfer of the value-added production of gears from Japan to Ohio.

The Union of Concerned Scientists recognize America Honda Motor Co. as the 2004 Greenest Automaker. The organization's biennial ranking of car manufacturers' environmental performance is released on Dec. 7. It's the third consecutive number one ranking of Honda in the UCS study.

In December, Honda Motor Co. announces that it move production of its CR-V minivan from Honda of the U.K. Mfg. to Honda of America's East Liberty Auto Plant in 2006.

2005
In January, limited production of the ACCORD SEDAN begins at the East Liberty Auto Plant, along with CIVIC and ELEMENT models. Production continues through March 31.

The Acura RD-X concept car is unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 10. The new SUV will be built at the Marysville Auto Plant - its first light-truck model. Placed in the Acura lineup beneath the MDX in both price and size, it will be the fourth performance and luxury Acura model produced in North America.

East Liberty Auto Plant associates launch the all-new HONDA CIVIC.

Motor Trend magazine names the HONDA CIVIC its 2005 Car of the Year on Nov. 22.

2006
The 2006 HONDA CIVIC is named Car of the Year at the North

American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The HONDA RIDGELINE light-duty truck is named Truck of the Year. This is the first time both honors are voted to a single motor vehicle company.

Honda Motor Co. President Takeo Fukui announces on May 17 the company's 2010 Vision in North America to increase auto production from 1.4 to 1.6 million in 2008.. The strategy includes:

• Construction of a new auto plant in the U.S. with an annual capacity of approximately 200,000 vehicles;
• Construction of a new engine plant located close to Honda of Canada Mfg.; and
• A $75 million expansion to Honda of America Mfg.'s Anna Engine Plant to increase the number and types of engine components produced there.

Marysville Motorcycle Plant associates begin installing safety airbag systems on some GOLD WING GL 1800 units in July, a first for Honda and the motorcycle industry.

Production of the ACURA RDX sports luxury SUV begins at the Marysville Auto Plant on July 17. The RDX features a turbo-charged four-cylinder engine built at the Anna Engine Plant - its first turbo engine.

Construction of a 9,600-square-foot addition to the Anna Engine Plant begins. The addition will accommodate production of four-cylinder camshafts, crankshafts, conrods and spincast cylinder sleeves.

Production of the all-new HONDA CIVIC begins Aug. 29 at the East Liberty Auto Plant.

Production of all-new third-generation HONDA CR-V sport utility vehicle begins at the East Liberty Auto Plant on Sept. 25.

2007
A V6 auto engine built on Line 2 on May 17 is the 15 millionth engine manufactured at the Anna Engine Plant. From its start in July 1986, the Anna Plant has grown into Honda's largest vehicle engine plant in the world.

American Honda Motor Co. officially breaks ground March 19 for Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC. (HMIN) located near Greensburg, Ind. The plant will produce HONDA CIVIC automobiles with an annual capacity of 200,000. The plant will employ 2,000 associates when mass production begins in fall 2008. Honda of America Mfg.'s Anna Engine Plant will supply

engines to the new plant.