Honda was founded on September 24, 1948 in Hamamatsu, Japan by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa. Initially excelling in motorcycles—the Super Cub launched in 1958 became the world’s best-selling bike—Honda expanded into automobiles with the Civic in 1972, the Accord in 1976, the NSX in 1990, and the CR-V in 1995. Today, Honda ranks eighth among global automakers, selling approximately 4.19 million vehicles in 2023 and producing over 18 million motorcycles annually. Renowned for engineering reliability and fuel efficiency, Honda pioneered mass-market front-wheel drive with the Civic and introduced hybrid power in the Insight in 1999. As the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, Honda’s diversified portfolio also includes power equipment, robotics, and aviation, reflecting its enduring “Power of Dreams” ethos.