​On Monday, Aug. 20, Honda will host an event to mark the production launch of the all-new 2013 Honda Accord at the Marysville Auto Plant. Media attending the event will have the opportunity to interview Honda leadership, the Accord new-model team and government leaders. Launch of the new Accord is taking place as we prepare to celebrate 30 years of Honda auto production in North America, which started in Ohio at the Marysville Auto plant on Nov. 1, 1982. Historical generations of the Honda Accord will be on display during this event. Production Line-Off Event 1:00 pm Reception at Honda Hall Media Interviews with Honda leadership, Accord New Model Team Plant access for interviews and to shoot video and photos Please wear sturdy shoes. 1:30 Accord Walk-Around Event Mike Fischer, Accord New Model Leader 2:00 Media escorted to Marysville Auto Plant 2:30 Plant Launch Ceremony, followed by media scrum Interviews Hide Iwata President & CEO, Honda of America Mfg. Jeff Tomko Plant Manager, Marysville Auto Plant Mike Fischer Accord New Model Leader Location — Off U.S. 33, northwest of Columbus in Union County Marysville Auto Plant 24000 Honda Parkway Marysville, Ohio 43040 Enter at Gate B and proceed to the Honda Operations Office Please RSVP by contacting Ron Lietzke by email Office: 937-644-6627