Honda to invest $3 billion in first US plant in two decades

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Honda said it will invest $3 billion in a new vehicle assembly plant in Ohio, its first US auto factory in about two decades, as demand for hybrid vehicles rises. The Japanese automaker said the plant will focus on hybrid vehicles and is expected to begin production in 2029. The move deepens Honda's manufacturing footprint in the United States at a time when tariffs and trade policy are pushing carmakers to localise production, and as hybrids gain share alongside fully electric models.

Why it matters：One of the largest recent US auto manufacturing commitments shows how tariffs and hybrid demand are reshaping where cars are built.

Key points

  • The plant is Honda's first new US assembly site in about 20 years.
  • Production is scheduled to start in 2029.
  • Honda is also set to bring the Camry rival lineup focus to hybrids.

Sources (original reporting)

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