HONDA

Founded in 1948 in Hamamatsu, Japan, Honda opened its first U.S. office in Los Angeles in 1959. What started as a small team of eight energetic employees quickly grew into a globally recognized corporation. For nearly forty years, Honda has aimed not just to meet but to exceed government standards: we were the first automaker to comply with the Clean Air Act in the 1970s, and later developed low-emission technologies that inspired California to set even stricter environmental regulations. Throughout our history, our mission has remained the same — to create a safer and smarter world where people can enjoy the freedom and joy of mobility.