How a Poor Boy Created HONDA | Honda History | Complete Documentary

Soichiro Honda was a Japanese engineer and founder of the Honda Motor Company. Born in 1906 to a humble family, Honda showed an interest in mechanics from a young age and started working in a bicycle repair shop at the age of 15. After the Second World War, Honda decided to dedicate himself to the production of motorcycles and founded the Honda Motor Company in 1948, in partnership with his partner Takeo Fujisawa. The company started with just 12 employees and producing bicycle parts, but quickly expanded into motorcycle production. In 1958, Honda expanded its business to the United States, becoming the first Japanese company to have a subsidiary in the country. In the following years, the company invested in research and development, producing increasingly sophisticated and technologically advanced motorcycle models. Furthermore, Honda expanded its business into automobile production, introducing the Honda Civic in 1972 and the Honda Accord in 1976. The company also excelled in the racing industry, achieving victories in several categories such as Formula 1 and racing. of motorcycles. Soichiro Honda passed away in 1991, but his company continued to grow and expand, becoming one of the world's largest automobile and motorcycle manufacturers, known for its innovation, quality and reliability. Chapters: 00:00 - 01:05 Introduction 01:05 - 03:02 Soichiro Honda 03:02 - 05:27 Art Shokai 05:27 - 07:47 On Your Own 07:47 - 11:05 Trial and Error 11:05 - 12:56 The Idea That Started It All 12:56 - 15:41 Honda Motors Company 15:41 - 19:59 Chasing Your Childhood Dream