Founded in 1948 in Hamamatsu, Japan, Honda was a nimble operation with eight industrious associates would quickly grow to astounding heights. For nearly four decades Honda has challenged to exceed government requirements – as the first automaker to meet the Clean Air Act standards in the 1970s and then demonstrating low-emissions vehicle technology that led the state of California to adopt new, more stringent emissions regulations. Dreams inspired Soichiro Honda to create a company and continue to inspire and challenge. Those dreams continue as Honda brings them to life and moves society forward.