Honda - the innovative car-maker
Despite entering the Japanese automotive industry as late as 1963, Honda quickly took the spotlight in
Japan and worldwide with the acclaimed Civic and Accord. Today, Honda makes a wide auto lineup for a
world of diverse needs and lifestyles, bringing the joy of driving and outdoor enjoyment to millions
of satisfied customers. Minicars, sedans, wagons, minivans, sports cars and more, all our vehicles
demonstrate Honda leadership with high performance, superior fuel economy, optimum safety, and driving
pleasure. Honda sales and product development activities are increasingly successful, not just in the
U.S. the world's largest automotive market, but also in many regions worldwide. For instance, a total
of 16 million Civics have been sold in 160 nations, and in 2005, Honda designed a full-model change of
this popular vehicle and started global production of the eighth-generation Civic. Honda's unique innovation
has earned respect worldwide. That's how Honda now sell a yearly total of more than 3.5 million vehicles around the globe.
Honda's outstanding R&D has introduced a long line of unique technological achievements to the planet.
These include the low-emission CVCC engine, first to comply with the 1970 U.S. Clean Air Act; the VTEC
powerplant, which uses variable valve control for high fuel efficiency and high performance; an anti-lock
braking system (ABS), which helps maintain vehicle stability in emergency braking; the Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) for airbag protection, designed for enhanced occupant safety; the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS),
which assists brake operation to reduce the vehicle's speed to help reduce the force of the collision; the E-Pretensioner,
which retracts the seatbelt in anticipation of impact, and the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD), which enhances the
sheer pleasure of driving. Moreover, there are numerous recent innovations in natural gas, hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles.
The Honda commitment to eco-friendly car-making knows no limits, because it's our responsibility to the world.
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