Honda Announces New $3 Billion Auto Plant Coming to Central Ohio
On Nov. 9, 2026, Japanese automaker Honda Motor announced it will build a new $3 billion auto plant in central Ohio to make hybrid vehicles, creating 2,000 jobs, it said on Monday.
The company said the plant will be able to produce 240,000 vehicles annually and begin production in 2029. It will increase its US auto production capacity to 1.3 million vehicles annually, and North American capacity to 1.9 million.
"As Honda approaches 50 years of building products close to our customers in America, we are making one of the most significant commitments in our history to position Honda for the next 50 years," said Bob Nelson, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a news release. "These investments strengthen America’s role as a cornerstone of Honda's global future and reflect our confidence in our more than 30,000 Honda associates and the strength of American manufacturing. By expanding our comprehensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities, we will be better positioned to serve our customers and contribute to the economic vitality of the communities where we operate."
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