The Honda Group (officially Honda Motor Co., Ltd.) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate best known for its automobiles, motorcycles, and power equipment. It is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world and the world’s largest motorcycle producer since 1959. Honda also operates in robotics, energy solutions, and aircraft manufacturing.
Full Name: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Founded: 24 September 1948
Founders: Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa
Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
CEO (Global): Toshihiro Mibe (since April 2021)
Industry:
Automotive (cars, motorcycles)
Power equipment
Aircraft (HondaJet)
Robotics (ASIMO)
Energy solutions (EVs, hydrogen fuel cells)
Number of Employees: ~200,000 (2024)
Global Presence: Over 150 countries
Website: www.honda.com
Honda Motorcycles – The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer.
Honda Automobiles – Known for models like Civic, Accord, CR-V, City, Amaze, and Jazz.
Honda Power Products – Engines, generators, water pumps, lawnmowers, etc.
Honda Aircraft Company – Produces the HondaJet.
Robotics & AI – Developed humanoid robot ASIMO.
Honda Energy – Working on EVs, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
First Japanese company to establish a luxury automobile brand: Acura (1986, USA).
Pioneered VTEC engine technology.
Active in Formula 1 racing and other motorsports.
Major push towards carbon neutrality by 2050.