Founded in October 1946 (incorporated in 1948) by Soichiro Honda and Takeo Fujisawa in Hamamatsu, Japan, Honda began in a small workshop producing motorized bicycles, leading to the Dream D‑type motorcycle in 1949 . Known for the iconic “H” logo, Honda grew into the world’s largest motorcycle maker by 1959 and became a major automaker by 2001 . Today, it makes cars, motorcycles, power equipment, jets, and robots, emphasizing innovation, reliability, and “Dream Power.”