A research and development system rooted in the regions where we do business. Infusing vision and principle into every technology we create. People in different regions have distinct and uniquely valuable ways of viewing the world. Honda R&D believes that recognizing and understanding cultural and geographical diversity is the key to developing a common vision for our company as a corporate world citizen. Our experience teaches us that global business begins with active participation at the local level. By establishing R&D facilities in five key regions outside of Japan (North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and China), Honda R&D develops technologies and products that reflect the needs of people in individual regions, who are bound together by common values including environmental preservation and regional economic development.