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{{Short description|Automobile manufacturer}}
{{Short description|Automobile manufacturer}}
{{Primary sources|date=September 2018}}

{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Honda Canada Inc.
| name = Honda Canada Inc.
| logo = Honda Canada.webp
| industry = car manufacturer
| size =
| image = Canada Post Honda CR-V 10-17-2019.jpg
| native_name_lang = ca
| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]]
| founded = 1969
| founded = 1969
| key_people = Jean Marc Leclerc, CEO
| key_people = Jean Marc Leclerc, CEO
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'''Honda Canada Inc.''' is the Canadian division of the [[Honda]] Motor Company. Founded in 1969, Honda has been building cars in [[Canada]] since 1986 in [[Alliston, Ontario]] and head office in [[Markham, Ontario]].
'''Honda Canada Inc.''' is the Canadian regional subsidiary of the [[Honda]] Motor Company. Founded in 1969, Honda has been building cars in [[Canada]] since 1986 in [[Alliston, Ontario]] and head office in [[Markham, Ontario]].


==Sales==
==Sales==
[[File:RichmondHillHonda.jpg|thumb|Honda dealership in Richmond Hill, Ontario]]
[[File:RichmondHillHonda.jpg|thumb|260px|Honda dealership in Richmond Hill, Ontario]]
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Motorcycles were the first Honda products sold. It was not until 1973 that cars were sold in Canada.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} The first car dealership, Honda de Sigi, was opened by German entrepreneur Siegfried Bauer in downtown Montreal followed by a second dealership in Laval.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}


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Motorcycles were the first Honda products sold. It was not until 1973 that cars were sold in Canada. The first car dealership, Honda de Sigi, was opened by German entrepreneur Siegfried Bauer in downtown Montreal followed by a second dealership in Laval.
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Honda Canada Inc. supports a network of 237 Honda and 51 Acura authorized automotive dealers in Canada. There are over 600 dealers for Honda motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, snowblowers, lawnmowers and other equipment in Canada. Its financial services arm, Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), was established in 1987.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}


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Honda Canada Inc. supports a network of 237 Honda and 51 Acura authorized automotive dealers in Canada. There are over 600 dealers for Honda motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, snowblowers, lawnmowers and other equipment in Canada.<ref>{{Cite web |title=American-Made Car Brand: Honda and Tesla Lead the Rankings |url=https://www.icartea.com/en/news/most-american-made-car-brand-tesla-and-honda-lead-the-rankings |access-date=2024-12-03 |language=en}}</ref> Its financial services arm, Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), was established in 1987.
===Automotive products===

===Vehicles===
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* [[Honda Civic]]
* [[Honda Civic]]
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==Offices==
==Corporate offices==
The first zone office was established in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] in 1972, along with a regional office in [[Dartmouth, Nova Scotia]]. The [[Richmond, British Columbia]] zone office opened in 1984. An advanced technical training centre was opened in [[Boucherville]], Quebec in 1991{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}} with 15,000 square metres of space for the third new Quebec zone office.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
The first zone office was established in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] in 1972, along with a regional office in [[Dartmouth, Nova Scotia]]. The [[Richmond, British Columbia]] zone office opened in 1984. An advanced technical training centre was opened in [[Boucherville]], Quebec in 1991 with 15,000 square metres of space for the third new Quebec zone office.


Honda Canada Inc. purchased land in [[Richmond Hill, Ontario]] with the intent to build a new corporate headquarters there. When infrastructure disagreements with the municipal government could not be resolved, those plans were scrapped. Subsequently, a new facility (designated a [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]]s showcase building) was built in [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
Honda Canada Inc. purchased land in [[Richmond Hill, Ontario]] with the intent to build a new corporate headquarters there. When infrastructure disagreements with the municipal government could not be resolved, those plans were scrapped. Subsequently, a new facility (designated a [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]]s showcase building) was built in [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]].


==Manufacturing==
==Manufacturing==
In 1986, Honda opened a manufacturing plant in [[Alliston, Ontario]] in an effort to build vehicles locally. Since then, Honda opened a second plant in 1998, and an engine plant in 2008.{{Citation needed|date=July 2022}}
In 1986, Honda opened a manufacturing plant in [[Alliston, Ontario]] in an effort to build vehicles locally. Since then, Honda opened a second plant in 1998, and an engine plant in 2008.{{cn|date=September 2018}}


===Domestic automobile production===
===Domestic automobile production===
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;Previously produced
;Previously produced
* [[Honda Accord]], (1986-1988)
* [[Honda Accord]] (1986-1988)
* [[Honda Pilot]] (2002-2007, production moved to [[Honda Manufacturing of Alabama]])
* [[Honda Pilot]] (2002-2008, production moved to [[Honda Manufacturing of Alabama]])
* [[Honda Odyssey (North America)|Honda Odyssey]] (1998-2004, production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)
* [[Honda Odyssey (North America)|Honda Odyssey]] (1998-2004, production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)
* [[Honda Ridgeline]] (2004-2009, production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)
* [[Honda Ridgeline]] (2004-2009, production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)
* [[Acura EL]] (1996-2005)
* [[Acura EL]] (1996-2005)
* [[Acura CSX]] (2006-2011)
* [[Acura CSX]] (2005-2011)
* [[Acura MDX]] (2000-2013, moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in April 2013)
* [[Acura MDX]] (2000-2013, moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in April 2013)
* [[Acura ZDX]] discontinued
* [[Acura ZDX]] (2009-2013)


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* {{official website|http://www.honda.ca}}

==External links==
* [http://www.honda.ca Honda Canada]


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{{Honda}}


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[[Category:Honda]]
[[Category:Honda]]
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[[Category:Canadian brands]]
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[[Category:Honda factories]]
[[Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1969]]
[[Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1969]]
[[Category:Car manufacturers of Canada]]
[[Category:Car manufacturers of Canada]]
[[Category:Canadian subsidiaries of foreign companies]]
[[Category:Canadian subsidiaries of foreign companies]]
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[[Category:Companies based in Markham, Ontario]]
[[Category:Companies based in Markham, Ontario]]
[[Category:1969 establishments in Ontario]]
[[Category:1969 establishments in Ontario]]

Revision as of 13:29, 3 December 2024

Honda Canada Inc.
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1969
HeadquartersMarkham, Ontario
Key people
Jean Marc Leclerc, CEO
OwnerHonda Motor Company
Websitewww.honda.ca

Honda Canada Inc. is the Canadian regional subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company. Founded in 1969, Honda has been building cars in Canada since 1986 in Alliston, Ontario and head office in Markham, Ontario.

Sales

Honda dealership in Richmond Hill, Ontario

Motorcycles were the first Honda products sold. It was not until 1973 that cars were sold in Canada. The first car dealership, Honda de Sigi, was opened by German entrepreneur Siegfried Bauer in downtown Montreal followed by a second dealership in Laval.

Honda Canada Inc. supports a network of 237 Honda and 51 Acura authorized automotive dealers in Canada. There are over 600 dealers for Honda motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, snowblowers, lawnmowers and other equipment in Canada.[1] Its financial services arm, Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), was established in 1987.

Vehicles

Offices

The first zone office was established in Montreal, Quebec in 1972, along with a regional office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Richmond, British Columbia zone office opened in 1984. An advanced technical training centre was opened in Boucherville, Quebec in 1991 with 15,000 square metres of space for the third new Quebec zone office.

Honda Canada Inc. purchased land in Richmond Hill, Ontario with the intent to build a new corporate headquarters there. When infrastructure disagreements with the municipal government could not be resolved, those plans were scrapped. Subsequently, a new facility (designated a LEEDs showcase building) was built in Markham.

Manufacturing

In 1986, Honda opened a manufacturing plant in Alliston, Ontario in an effort to build vehicles locally. Since then, Honda opened a second plant in 1998, and an engine plant in 2008.[citation needed]

Domestic automobile production

Currently produced in Canada
Previously produced

References

  1. ^ "American-Made Car Brand: Honda and Tesla Lead the Rankings". Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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