Company overview
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a multinational automotive manufacturer. Founded in 1946 by Soichiro Honda, the company initially focused on motorcycle production and became the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer in 1959. Honda expanded into automobile production, releasing its first car, the T360 mini pick-up truck, in 1963. The company introduced the Acura luxury brand in 1986 and developed innovative vehicles such as the Honda Super Cub, the NSX supercar, and the Odyssey recreational vehicle. In 2026, Honda was one of the world’s major automobile manufacturers with a market capitalization of approximately US$32,000,000,000. Honda has established joint ventures in China and other countries to facilitate its global operations. Recent developments include a planned merger with Nissan, which was ultimately terminated in 2025, and ongoing research into electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel systems through a partnership with Sony.
