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The Japanese engineer and racing car driver Soichiro Honda founded the Honda Motor Company in 1937. Soichiro was a man known for his fiery temper and excellent taste. He took great care of his appearance and was always dressed fashionably. From an early age, he had the marks of a successful man.
However, the start of the Honda Motor Company was not all that glamorous. It began with piston rings in a small garage in 1936. These piston rings were supplied to Toyota, which later cancelled the contract because the product was not up to its standards. Honda did, however, not lose speed. From this failure, it quickly moved to building and selling motorised bicycles and ultimately to making its own Bata Bata engine that was attached to bicycles. The result of all this engine building was Honda’s first complete motorcycle – frame and engine – called Dream in 1949. By 1964, Honda was the world’s largest maker of motorbikes.
A year earlier, Honda also build its first automobile: A mini pick-up truck called the T360. Its first car was a sportscar called the S500.
The Honda Civic, built in 1972, became the carmaker’s showstopper. The Civic paved the way for Honda into the European market and ultimately led to it becoming a vehicle manufacturer to be reckoned with globally.
The Honda Accord, which was released in 1976, became one of America’s best-selling cars. In fact, from 1982 to 1997 no other automobile came close to dethroning this super reliable sedan. The Accord, Latin for heart, is now in its 10th generation and still selling like hotcakes all over the planet.
Over the years, Honda has won several awards and was named Car of the Year in South Africa, Japan, and Canada. This year, the Honda Accord also won the Green Car of the Year Award. The Honda Clarity offers an electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell power model. In October 2017, Honda also previewed its plan to electrify its range of cars in Europa.
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Honda’s entry-level car is the Brio. It boasts a i-VTEC 1.2 engine, several safety features, and is available as a hatch or a sedan.
The Honda Jazz is a subcompact vehicle and available in a 1.2 and 1.5. Since their first appearance in 2001, it is now in its third generation and more than 5 million of these cars had been sold by 2014.
The Honda Ballade is best known for its comfort, space, and enormous boot.
The Honda Civic is a powerful, spacious, and versatile sedan.
The Honda BR-V 1.5 Trend, Comfort or Elegance is perfect for the city and a weekend away.
The Honda CR-V was the first of its kind. The cross-over vehicle, as it is known today, was built for those who love fun and activities.
The personality of a Honda driver
A study by a British company revealed the following personality and other traits of the typical Honda driver:
- They are usually female and older than 55 years.
- These women Honda lovers usually follow careers as estate agents, fashion designers, or business consultants.
- They are most likely to have a bird as pet as bird-watching is one of their favourite past times.
- Gardening, medical conditions, and countries such as South Africa and Thailand fascinate them too.
- Their family is usually more important than any career.
- They love to invite friends over to dinner and are passionate about baking.
- If you need sound advice, as a female Honda driver. They regard themselves as compassionate and understanding.
Three fabulous reasons to buy a used Honda today
1. If safety is top of your list, then look now further than a Honda.
2. It is ideal for families of any and all sizes.
3. Honda is good to the earth. Fuel-efficiency is one of the main reasons why people invest in these cars.
Did you know?
- Honda does not only build cars. It is the largest manufacturer of motorcycles on the planet.
- Honda is also responsible for power equipment of superior quality. These include lawn movers, generators, pumps, outboard motor engines, and inflatable boats.
- ASIMO is Honda’s humanoid robot. It is the only one of its kind that can climb steps.
- Honda’s first aircraft is called the HA-420 HondaJet, a monoplane.