Established in 1948, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is one of today's leading manufacturers of automobiles and the largest manufacturer of motorcycles in the world. The Company is recognized internationally for its expertise and leadership in developing and manufacturing a wide variety of products that incorporate Honda's highly efficient internal combustion engine technologies, ranging from small general-purpose engines to specialty sports cars. Approximately 15.5 million Honda engines were sold worldwide during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.
By following a corporate strategy that emphasizes speed, efficiency, flexibility and innovation in every facet of the Company's operations-from product development and manufacturing to marketing – Honda strives to achieve the ultimate goal of satisfying its customers. Through a worldwide commitment to advancing this objective, Honda – and its many partners who share this commitment – have succeeded in creating a global network that comprises 439 subsidiaries and affiliates, and continue to supply Honda products to most of the industrialized countries of the world.