Honda R&D Americas, Inc. is responsible for research and development in North America. The Ohio Center in Raymond (Union County), located on lands purchased by Honda from the State of Ohio in 1988, initially was established in 1985, and shares responsibility for comprehensive research, development and testing of motor vehicles with the Honda R&D Center in Torrance, CA. The Ohio Center has been responsible for the development of models manufactured by Honda in North America, including such key models as the Acura TL and MDX, the Honda Accord Coupe and Civic Coupe, and the Honda Element and Pilot. This research and engineering complex also houses a new $30
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million crash-test center that supports our vehicle safety initiatives and high standards for quality and value in our products.
Location: Raymond, Ohio
Established: 1985
Associates: 930
Operations:
- Comprehensive research, design, testing and prototype development of automobiles and motorcycles
- Work with North American suppliers in developing parts for Honda and Acura products manufactured in North America
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Products Developed:
- Honda Element
- Honda Pilot
- Honda Civic Coupe
- Acura MDX
- Acura TL
- TRX350 Rancher ATV
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