Honda Motor Co Ltd

Honda Motor Co Ltd

We have consistently chosen a most difficult path filled with hardships. We must possess the will to challenge difficulties and the wisdom to create new values without being bound by established standards. We do not wish to imitate others.

Soichiro Honda
Founder of Honda Motor Co Ltd
Country
Japan
US Exchange
NYSE
Symbol
HMC
SEC CIK
715153
Number of Employees
197039
Status
President and CEO
Toshihiro Mibe

Founded

Soichiro Honda
Takeo Fujisawa
1948
Description
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., founded in 1948 by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa, is a multinational corporation based in Japan. Living by the principle 'The Power of Dreams', Honda has grown from a small engine manufacturer into a global leader in sectors like automotive, power equipment, artificial intelligence, and aerospace. The company stands out for its commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability, being the first automaker to meet the Clean Air Act standards in the 1970s. Throughout its growth and diversification, Honda's core mission remains unchanged: to create a safer, smarter world fostering the joy of mobility. Each Honda employee plays a vital part in this mission, collaboratively crafting products that boost mobility and improve the quality of life.
Address
Status
2-1-1, Minami-Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 107-8556, Japan

Company History

  • Establishment

    Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa established Honda Motor Co., Ltd. They introduced their first original product, the "Dream" D-type motorcycle.

  • American Subsidiary

    Honda established its first overseas subsidiary, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in Los Angeles, California.

  • Millionth Motorcycle

    By 1968, Honda had sold its millionth motorcycle in the U.S.