​The News On Monday, March 19 Honda will host an event to mark the production launch of the all-new 2013 Acura RDX at the East Liberty Auto Plant. Media will have the opportunity to interview their local Acura dealers, Honda’s head of sales in the United States and community leaders attending the event. In addition, there will be opportunities to meet with the new model team, and go into the plant to see the Acura RDX in production. Note: The East Liberty Auto Plant is undergoing significant construction to implement advanced manufacturing technologies, increase operating efficiencies and reduce environmental impact. Time 10 a.m. Community Reception Media Interviews with Acura RDX New Model Team Media plant access for interviews, to shoot b-roll 1 pm Exclusive interviews, John Mendel, American Honda Executive VP of Sales 2:30 pm Launch Ceremony in the East Liberty Auto Plant Interviews: John Mendel Executive Vice President of Sales, American Honda Motor Co. Acura Dealers Columbus and Dayton areas John Mayberry Plant Manager, East Liberty Auto Plant Brian Phillips RDX New Model Leader Government Leaders Ohio, Logan County Location – Off U.S. 33, northwest of Columbus in Logan County East Liberty Auto Plant 11000 S.R. 347 East Liberty, Ohio Contact: Ron Lietzke Office: 937-644-6627 ron_lietzke@ham.honda.com