Bright Future Ahead as Honda Sales Improve

In 2010 Honda Manufacturing of Alabama Celebrating The Start of Odyssey Mass Production

At Honda's Lincoln, Alabama manufacturing plant there is never a shortage of work to be done. Since Honda announced its impressive May automobile sales which increased 47.6 percent compared to May 2011 when sales were down due to supply chain delays. American Honda reported increased sales for most of its vehicles, including the Pilot SUV, Ridgeline pickup and Odyssey minivan, which are solely produced at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln. Compared to May of last year, Odyssey sales increased by more than 10 percent, Pilot's sales increased by more than 5 percent and the Ridgeline's increased by 32 percent.  In addition, 

sales of the Civic substantially increased by over 80 percent in May, which represents a whooping 33,450 vehicles. 

"With our best May sales performance since before the financial crisis it's obvious Honda's return to strength is in full swing and our May sales are impressive irrespective of last year's production supply problems," John Mendel, American Honda executive vice president of sales said in a press release. "They sold 33,000 Civics -- that's a big month no matter how you look at it." 

Ted Pratt, spokesman for the Lincoln plant, said employees there worked many hours to keep up with demand in May. 

"We are working some overtime," Pratt said. "Right now demand and supply is really good." 

The heavy work output in May is in stark contrast from the same month last year. Sales dipped across the board for the auto manufacturer due to an interruption in supply lines from a tsunami and earthquake that struck Japan in April 2011. As Honda strives to meet the demand of customers all while constantly improving on our classic Honda design structures it's no surprise that there is a bright future ahead for Honda vehicles.