Michael Hohl Honda Blog

Have you ever wondered how Honda consistently produces products that are perfectly suited to its target market and are leaders in their segments? Much of the credit actually goes to Honda’s extensive Research and Development network in the US. Honda’s R&D in the US celebrated its 50th year in 2025. Michael Hohl Honda joins its vehicle supplier in celebrating a half-century of impressive research and the amazing products and features that have resulted from it. 

To put 50 years into perspective, 1975 was the year before they introduced the Accord. 

The first Honda Prelude made its debut 48 years ago. With its compact size and two-headlight front-end styling, it looked as if it could have been derived from the Civic, but in fact, the sport coupe with a notchback body style had its own platform, though its suspension, brakes, and engine were all borrowed from the Accord. In his review of the car, iconic automotive journalist Brock Yates said: "It is, by any sane measurement, a splendid automobile.”  

The model went through five generations, steadily increasing in power, performance, and sophistication...

What makes a car brand the best? 

It takes a solid lineup of vehicles that attract consumers with exceptional engineering, a compelling design, high build quality, and a strong record of reliability. There are also a lot of intangibles – such as how you feel every time you get behind the wheel. 

At Honda, we take our passenger car lineup seriously. We are committed to delivering the best in affordable and attainable vehicles – most of which are assembled here in this country. The Civic and Accord sedans have been hallmarks of our business since 1973 in the U.S.A.