Honda was founded in 1948 by Japanese mechanic Soichiro Honda. It exported its first car to the United States in 1970, though it was the Civic that established Honda as a serious manufacturer. Honda has a global lineup of vehicles including the Fit, Civic, Accord, Odyssey, and others. It operates over 100 production facilities worldwide. Honda is dedicated to advancing technology for greater efficiency and focuses on quality, research, and developing new markets globally.