Soichiro Honda created the Honda Company just after the Second World War and started producing motorcycles for the masses. Even gas shortages didn't stop Mr Honda - he simply adapted the engines to run off turpentine produced from pine trees! From 1947 onwards the Honda business was a resounding success in the motorcycle industry, but it was from when they started to manufacture automobiles in 1959 that the Honda we know was born. By 2007 Honda had a market share in the U.S. of over 9% and along with Toyota is regarded as a major threat to the domestic US auto market. Honda have not stopped at Motorcycles and Automobiles either, the Honda group manufacture ATVs, Home energy systems, generators, lawnmowers, outboard motors, watercraft, pumps, scooters and snowblowers! Honda also own the popular Acura brand. All Honda vehicles come with an astounding bumper to bumper warranty over 3 yrs/36,000 miles in addition to a 5yr/60,000 mile powertrain warranty. The strength of the warranty reflects the company's faith in their engineering; Honda cars are renowned worldwide for their legendary reliability. Frequently a winner of customer service awards all over the world (such as JD Power survey) Honda also knows a thing or two about looking after customers. Although perhaps better known for producing small, economical and reliable hatchbacks, Honda manufactures an excellent range of SUV's. The CR-V, the Element and the Pilot, are all compact and easy to drive. They are also incredibly reliable and well made. In general the Honda SUV range can be summed up with the following few words - nimble, economical and well built. For these reasons, Honda vehicles are becoming a more frequent sight on our highways.