1980
Honda announces plans to establish an auto plant at Marysville, Ohio.

Marysville Motorcycle Plant launches production of the Gold Wing GL1100 motorcycle.

1982
On November 1, the first automobile - a four door Accord - rolls off the

assembly line at the Marysville Auto Plant.

1984
Honda's investment in its Ohio manufacturing plants reaches $1 billion.

1985
Honda of America's expansion of the Anna Engine Plant produces its first engine in the U.S. for the Gold Wing GL1200.

While launching the all-new 1986 Accord, associates at the Marysville Auto Plant accomplish the first major rolling model change without a plant shutdown in U.S. auto industry - while

expanding the plant to add a second assembly line.

North American parts purchases reach $100 million.

1986
A second assembly line begins auto production at the Marysville Auto Plant.

Production of the Civic starts at the Marysville Auto Plant.

The Anna Engine Plant produces its first auto engine, a 1.5-liter powerplant for the Civic.

1987
Honda announces a 5-Part Strategy to establish a self-reliant motor vehicle company in the U.S.
The strategy includes:a new auto plant near East Liberty, Ohio; expansion of the Anna Engine Plant, production engineering and North American R&D;a large increase in North

American parts purchases; and export of U.S.-built automobiles.

The first U.S.-produced Accord Sedan is exported to Taiwan.

Honda's investment in its manufacturing plants in Ohio reaches $2 billion.

The first Accord produced by Honda of America is displayed at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

1988
An Accord Coupe is Honda of America's first car exported to Japan.

Honda of America produces its one-millionth car in the U.S.

1989
Production of all-terrain vehicles starts at the Marysville Motorcycle Plant alongside motorcycle manufacturing.

The new-generation 1990 Accord Sedan and Coupe are launched at the Marysville Auto Plant.

Production of the Civic Sedan begins at the East Liberty Auto Plant.

North American parts purchases reach $1 billion.