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The 15th of September marked a very important day in the history of Honda automobile manufacturing in North America; the 30 millionth Honda was produced! Eight plants in the US, Canada, and Mexico, have been working towards this milestone since the first plant in North America opened in Marysville, Ohio in November of 1982. "The production of 30 million automobiles in North America is the result of the support we have received from our customers and the communities that serve as a strong foundation of our operations in North America," said Takuji Yamada, president of Honda North America, Inc. "This is an incredible achievement by Team Honda – including the tremendous dedication and teamwork of our associates, past and present, together with our suppliers, dealers and business partners – all focused on creating joy for our customers." Honda was the first Japanese automaker to begin production of automobiles in the USA and has plants in Marysville, OH; East Liberty, OH; Anna, OH; Lincoln, AL; and Greensburg, IN. More than 97% of Honda vehicles sold in the US were produced in North America.

Honda recently launched a new interactive Tumblr experience showcasing the 2015 Honda Fit.  The campaign began on August 21 and will run up until the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, ending on October 22.  As part of the campaign, six teams chosen by Honda will create a customized version of the 2015 Fit that will be presented at SEMA. The six teams chosen are MAD Industries, Bisimoto Engineering, Kontrabrands, Kenny Vinces, Spoon Sports USA and Tjin Edition.  As the teams create their unique models, photos of the progress will be posted on hondaloves.tumblr.com. Additionally, Honda will also be launching #ProjectFit in order to keep track of the progress and allow users to vote on their favorite model.  At the end of the campaign, the team with the most votes will receive an award from Honda. "Personalized Honda subcompacts were the foundation of the original import tuner revolution, and the all-new Fit upholds that legacy with a great powertrain, an engaging chassis and renowned Honda quality, all at an affordable price," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division. "Our Fit project vehicle program and our Tumblr initiative, #ProjectFit, together offer a unique, fun way to demonstrate the personalization potential of this great new car." The new 2015 Honda Fit is available at our dealership that serves customers from Queensbury, Glens Falls, Clifton Park and Saratoga, NY.