Ohio Honda plant showcases new 2023 Accord models at production launch

UNION COUNTY — Honda revealed their new 2023 Accord and Accord hybrid models here in Ohio, with Gov. DeWine speaking at the event.

Press gathered at the Marysville Auto Plant in Union County, where manufacturing leaders celebrated the launch of the new cars.

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“For almost 40 years, Ohio has been at the center of Honda’s North American vehicle production, and we are working with Honda and LG to ensure that they choose Ohio for this new electric battery plant,” DeWine said back in August of 2022.

It was an honor to have #Ohio @GovMikeDewine join us for today’s launch of the all-new 2023 Honda Accord! #HondainOhio pic.twitter.com/I8693zB8xx
— Honda in Ohio (@HondaInOhio) January 5, 2023

Then in October, Honda announced the company will be investing $4.2 billion into electric vehicle (EV) production in Ohio, including a new EV battery plant.

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Part of that investment went to the Anna Engine Plant located north of Sidney in Shelby County. Representatives say engines for the new Accords will be made at the Anna Engine plant.

The Accord was the first car made at the Marysville Auto Plant 40 years ago when Honda first started making cars in the U.S., according to representatives from Honda.