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Honda Accord
automobile
Also known as: Accord
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history of automobiles
- In automobile: Japanese cars
Honda’s Accord model, introduced in 1976, offered refinement and economy superior to comparable American models, albeit at a slightly higher price. The Accord was an immediate hit and resulted in construction of a Honda manufacturing plant in Ohio, the first of what would be many “transplant”…
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Honda Motor Company, Ltd.
- In Honda Motor Company, Ltd.: From motorcycles to automobiles
…popular Civic (1972– ) and Accord (1976– ) models. Honda has played a pivotal role in the SUV market, with models such as the CR-V (1995– ) ranking among the best-selling vehicles in its class. The company also ventured into trucks with the Ridgeline (2005– ), notable for its innovative…
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