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Soichiro Honda
Soichiro Honda

Soichiro Honda was a renowned Japanese engineer and the founder of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Born on November 17, 1906, in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, he passed away on August 5, 1991. Honda was a pioneer in the fields of automobiles, motorcycles, and engines, and his company, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has become a globally recognized automaker. more

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