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Honda Motor Company, Ltd. was founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa and has grown to become one of the world's leading manufacturers of automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment.
The company traces its origins back to 1946, when Mr. Honda began producing motorized bicycles in Hamamatsu, Japan by attaching surplus generator engines to bicycle frames.
Honda's first motorcycle, the D-Type, was introduced in 1949, followed by a series of successful motorcycle models in the 1950s that established the company's reputation for quality engineering and innovation.
Honda entered the automobile market in 1963 with the T360 mini pick-up truck and the S500 sports car. Over the ensuing decades, Honda expanded its global presence and product lineup with popular models like the Civic, Accord, and CR-V, while also achieving success in motorsports, winning multiple Formula 1 and IndyCar championships.
Today, Honda is recognized as an industry leader in developing fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly vehicles, including hybrids and electric cars, guided by the company's longstanding philosophy of "respect for the individual" and commitment to technological advancement.
