Honda originally started as a small engine producer for bicycles in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1946 and then started to produce automobiles in 1963. Honda, much like Toyota, has a reputation for well engineered and reliable cars.
Forever pushing the envelope, Honda was the first company to produce a hybrid vehicle in 1999 with the Honda Insight which was able to achieve a groundbreaking 121.7mpg.Honda is a firm favourite in the country with the Honda CR-V and Honda Civic being the 5th and 8th most popular vehicles nationwide with thousands of models sold.
Honda also has its own luxury line of vehicles, Acura, pairing its reputation for reliability with performance and luxury.