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{{Short description|Automobile manufacturer}}
{{Primary sources|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox company
{{Advert|date=September 2018}}
| name = Honda Canada Inc.
'''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]].
| logo = Honda Canada.webp
Since 1964, Honda has been committed to lessening the environmental impact of their business. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hondacanada.ca/environment/ |title=Honda in Canada |website=hondacanada.ca |date= |accessdate=2018-07-17}}</ref>
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| image = Canada Post Honda CR-V 10-17-2019.jpg
| native_name_lang = ca
| industry = [[Automotive industry|Automotive]]
| founded = 1969
| key_people = Jean Marc Leclerc, CEO
| hq_location = [[Markham, Ontario]]
| owner = [[Honda|Honda Motor Company]]
| website = {{url|www.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]].
==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. Honda is the most popular automobile manufacturer in Southern Ontario, and second most in Canada behind [[General Motors Canada]].


==Corporate Head Office==
Honda Canada Inc. had purchased land in [[Richmond Hill, Ontario]] with intent to build a new corporate headquarters there. When infrastructure disagreements with the municipal government could not be resolved, plans to move to Richmond Hill were scrapped and subsequently were solidified in [[Markham, Ontario|Markham]] at 180 Honda Boulevard.

The new facility is a [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]]s showcase building.

Honda Canada Finance Inc. (HCFI), o/a Honda Financial Services, was established in 1987 to provide financing and leasing options for Canadian consumers.

Honda Canada Inc. supports a network of 237 Honda and 51 Acura authorized automotive dealers in Canada.

There are also over 600 dealers for Honda motorcycle and power equipment products. These dealers sell motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, snowblowers, lawnmowers and other equipment in Canada.


==Sales==
==Sales==
[[File:RichmondHillHonda.jpg|thumb|Honda dealership in Richmond Hill, Ontario]]
[[File:RichmondHillHonda.jpg|thumb|260px|Honda dealership in Richmond Hill, Ontario]]
Motorcycles were the first Honda products sold and it was not until 1973 that cars were sold in Canada.


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.
The first zone office was established in [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]] in 1972, and a regional office in [[Dartmouth, Nova Scotia]]. The next in [[Richmond, British Columbia]] in 1984.
The first car dealership was opened by German entrepreneur Siegfried Bauer in downtown Montreal (Honda de Sigi -7702) followed by a second dealership in Laval (7703).
An advance technical training centre was opened in [[Boucherville]], Quebec in 1991 and 15,000 square metres of space for the third new Quebec zone office.


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.
==Vehicles==


===Vehicles===
'''Currently produced'''
{{cols|rules=yes}}
* [[Honda Civic]] (1988-present)
* [[Honda CR-V]] (2012-present)

'''Currently sold in Canada'''
* [[Honda Civic]]
* [[Honda Civic]]
* [[Honda CR-V]]
* [[Honda CR-V]]
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* [[Honda Clarity]]
* [[Honda Clarity]]
* [[Honda Civic Type R]]
* [[Honda Civic Type R]]
{{colend}}


==Offices==
'''Previously produced'''
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 Pilot]] (production moved to [[Honda Manufacturing of Alabama]])

* [[Honda Odyssey (North America)|Honda Odyssey]] (production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)
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]].
* [[Honda Ridgeline]] (production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)

* [[Acura EL]] 1996-2005
==Manufacturing==
* [[Acura CSX]]
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}}
* [[Acura MDX]] moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in April 2013

* [[Acura ZDX]] discontinued
===Domestic automobile production===
;Currently produced in Canada
* [[Honda Civic]] (1988–present)
* [[Honda CR-V]] (2012–present)

;Previously produced
* [[Honda Accord]] (1986-1988)
* [[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 Ridgeline]] (2004-2009, production moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama)
* [[Acura EL]] (1996-2005)
* [[Acura CSX]] (2005-2011)
* [[Acura MDX]] (2000-2013, moved to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in April 2013)
* [[Acura ZDX]] (2009-2013)


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

* {{website|http://www.hondacanada.ca/home/}}
==External links==
<references/>
* [http://www.honda.ca Honda Canada]

{{Automotive industry in Canada}}
{{Honda}}


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

Latest revision as of 16:49, 4 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

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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

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Offices

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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

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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

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Currently produced in Canada
Previously produced

References

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