1948年9月,本田宗一郎创立本田技术研究所,这就是本田(Honda)汽车公司的前身;“本田”车名源自同年本田宗一郎先生创立的本田摩托车公司。“本田”即本田宗一郎先生的姓氏,公司于1962年开始涉足汽车生产。他们利用在摩托车开发、经营中获得的丰富经验及大量资金,倾情投入汽车开发,生产出不少很成功的发动机和车型。本田的主要业务有本田和讴歌品牌汽车、本田摩托车、本田动力设备、本田海艇和本田发动机等。 In September 1948, Sondo Honda founded the Honda Institute of Technology, which is the predecessor of the Honda Motor Company. The name of the Honda Motorcycle Company originated from the Honda Motorcycle Company founded by Mr. Soneki Honda in the same year. “Honda” is the last name of Mr. Sondo Honda, the company in 1962 began to get involved in car production. Taking advantage of the rich experience gained in developing and operating motorcycles, they devoted themselves to the development of automobiles and produced many very successful engines and models. Honda’s main businesses include Honda and Acura branded cars, Honda Motorcycles, Honda Power Equipment, Honda Seagoing and Honda engines.