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(AMM) Honda moving V-6 Accord output to Alabama facility

October 14, 2008 - 14:57 GMT Location: NEW YORK

Honda Motor Co. Ltd. plans to begin production of its V-6 Accord sedan at its Lincoln, Ala., plant in mid-2009 as it moves the work away from operations in Marysville, Ohio.

While most V-6 engine production will move to Lincoln, Marysville will see increased production of 4-cylinder Accords as Honda looks to decrease imports of the vehicles from Japan.

Honda's Anna, Ohio, engine plant also will boost production of 4-cylinder engines as it shifts some V-6 production capacity to Alabama. Annual capacity at the Anna facility, which...

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