Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co. Ltd. was a car maker in Guangzhou, Guangdong. It was formed in May 1997 as a 50:50 venture between the Guangzhou Automobile group and Honda, on the basis of the failed Guangzhou Peugeot Automobile Co. Ltd. Its earlier passenger cars were Peugeots, built by the parent group until 1998. Production of the Honda Accord began in November 1998, at first with 40% Chinese parts. The body…