Since the start of production in 2001, our $2 billion manufacturing facility in Lincoln has incorporated innovative manufacturing technologies shared by Honda facilities around the globe. We align with Honda's global mission to deliver products of the highest quality at an affordable price, ensuring customer satisfaction around the world.
We announce our plan for a new $400 million Honda plant in Alabama. Initial projections predict 1,500 associates will produce 120,000 vehicles and engines per year at the facility.
On April 25, we break ground on our new facility in Lincoln, Alabama.
On November 14, the first Alabama-built Odyssey minivan rolls off the assembly line, six months ahead of schedule.
After less than a year, we announce a $425 million expansion. The addition of Line 2 will increase employment to 2,000 and increase annual production by 300,000 vehicles and V-6 engines.
On April 27, we begin mass production of the Pilot on our second line.
Alabama Governor Bob Riley joins us on May 7 to dedicate Line 2. Honda Manufacturing of Alabama’s President Masaaki Kato announces our total investment has exceeded $1 billion and employment has reached 4,000 associates.
After less than four years of building vehicles and V-6 engines, we celebrate reaching the half-million mark on March 1.
On November 3, we produce our one-millionth vehicle and V-6 engine.
Alabama Governor Bob Riley returns on November 14 to help Honda Manufacturing of Alabama’s President Takashi Yamamoto and 4,000 associates celebrate five years of mass production.
Honda announces plans on March 10 to transfer Ridgeline production from Canada to Alabama.
On October 13, we announce that production of the Accord V-6 Sedan will be added to Line 2.
The first Alabama-built Ridgeline rolls off the line on February 16.
Line 2 produces the first Alabama-built Accord
V-6 Sedan on July 17.
On August 31, production of the all-new 2011 Odyssey minivan starts up on Line 1.
Less than a decade after starting production, we celebrate two million vehicles and V-6 engines on September 3.
On May 2, we announce that the Acura MDX luxury SUV will be built in Alabama beginning in 2013.
On November 14, we celebrate 10 years of mass production. Our total investment reaches $2 billion, total production reaches 2.3 million, and our team has grown to more than 4,000 associates.
We celebrate production of the all-new 2014 Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle at our Lincoln facility on May 2.
On December 5, we reach three million vehicles and engines produced here at Honda Alabama Auto Plant
The Alabama Wildlife Federation honors AAP as Air Conservationist of the Year for our efforts to significantly reduce emissions.
On April 17, we celebrate production at our new $71.4 million state-of-the-art automated engine assembly facility (AEI), the most advanced facility of its kind at any Honda plant in the world.
We mark mass production startup of the all-new 2016 Pilot SUV on May 21.
The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama releases a study showing that Honda contributed more than $12 billion in 2018 to the state’s economy and, along with its suppliers, was responsible for more than 45,000 jobs in Alabama.
On May 5, we celebrate mass production of the all-new 2017 Ridgeline pickup truck.
On April 25, the world’s most popular minivan gets an upgrade. We celebrate production startup for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. With something for everyone, it’s designed to keep the whole family happy.
On December 6, we celebrate another milestone – mass production of the all-new 2019 Passport.
On November 14, Honda celebrates 20 years of mass production in Alabama. Our workforce has increased to more than 4,500 associates, total investment has reached $3 billion, and production has reached over 5 million vehicles.
On December 15, we celebrate the start of mass production of the all-new 2023 Honda Pilot and Honda Pilot TrailSport.
In February 2025, Line 2 associates celebrated the start of mass production for the all-new 2026 Honda Passport and Passport TrailSport.
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