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[[File:Honda_T360_1963_in_Honda_Collection_Hall.jpg|thumb|Honda T360 1963 in Honda Collection Hall]] [[File:2023_Honda_Accord_EX_in_Canyon_River_Blue_Metallic,_Front_Left,_04-07-2023.jpg|left|thumb|2023 Honda Accord EX in Canyon River Blue Metallic, Front Left, 04-07-2023]] [[File:2022_Honda_Civic_LX,_Front_Right,_06-20-2021.jpg|thumb|2022 Honda Civic LX, Front Right, 06-20-2021]] [[File:2023_Honda_CR-V_EX-L_in_Urban_Grey_Pearl,_Front_Left,_10-27-2022.jpg|thumb|2023 Honda CR-V EX-L in Urban Grey Pearl, Front Left, 10-27-2022]] [[Image:Honda_Goldwing,_GIMS_2019,_Le_Grand-Saconnex_(GIMS0707).jpg|thumb|Honda Goldwing, GIMS 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (GIMS0707)]] '''Honda Motor Co., Ltd.''' ([[Japanese language|Japanese]]: 本田技研工業株式会社, Hepburn: Honda Giken Kōgyō KK, IPA: [honda]) is a [[Japan|Japanese]] public multinational conglomerate known primarily for manufacturing [[automobile]]s, [[motorcycle]]s, and [[power equipment]]. Founded by [[Soichiro Honda]] and [[Takeo Fujisawa]] in [[1946]] (incorporated in 1948), Honda has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of vehicles in the world. Honda's headquarters are located in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, with assembly plants and facilities around the globe.

==History==
Honda was established in [[Hamamatsu]], Japan, in 1946 by Soichiro Honda, initially as a producer of piston rings before turning its focus towards motorcycles in the post-World War II era. By 1959, Honda had become the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles, a title it has retained ever since. The company ventured into the automobile industry in 1963, with the release of the T360 mini truck and the S500 sports car. Honda's commitment to innovation and efficiency led to the development of the CVCC engine in the 1970s, which allowed its cars to meet United States emission standards without the use of a catalytic converter.

==Products and Services==
Honda's product line includes:
* [[Automobile]]s – Notable models include the Honda Civic, Accord, and CR-V.
* [[Motorcycle]]s – Including the CBR series of sport bikes and the Gold Wing touring motorcycle.
* [[Power equipment]] – Such as generators, lawn mowers, and snow blowers.
* [[Aircraft]] – Through its subsidiary, Honda Aircraft Company, it produces the HondaJet.
* [[Robotics]] – Including the development of the ASIMO robot.
* [[Energy solutions]] – Focusing on solar power and hydrogen fuel cell technology.

==Motorsport==
Honda has a long and successful history in [[motorsport]], particularly in [[Formula One]], where it has participated as both a constructor and an engine supplier. It has also been involved in motorcycle racing through the MotoGP series and has competed in various other racing disciplines, including the IndyCar Series and sports car racing.

==Corporate Affairs==
Honda operates under a philosophy of "Respect for the Individual" and "The Three Joys" — the joy of buying, the joy of selling, and the joy of creating. The company has been recognized for its environmental initiatives, including the development of fuel-efficient and low-emission vehicles.

==Global Operations==
Honda's global operations are divided into regional segments including North America, Europe, Asia (excluding Japan), and Japan itself. The company's production facilities are spread across the globe, ensuring a significant presence in every major automotive market.

==See Also==
* [[List of Honda motorcycles]]
* [[Honda in Formula One]]
* [[Soichiro Honda]]
* [[Takeo Fujisawa]]

[[Category:Automobile manufacturers of Japan]]
[[Category:Motorcycle manufacturers]]
[[Category:Companies based in Tokyo]]
[[Category:Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1946]]
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