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Honda to build new $3 billion auto plant in Ohio, adding 2,000 jobs

By Thomson Reuters Nov 9, 2026 | 10:15 AM

WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Honda Motor ​said ‌Monday it will build a new $3 ‌billion ​auto ⁠plant in ⁠central Ohio to build hybrid vehicles, ​creating 2,000 ⁠jobs.

The ⁠Japanese automaker ​said the ​plant will be ‌able to produce 240,000 vehicles ⁠annually and begin production in ⁠2029. ‌Honda ⁠also plans ​new ‌investments in ​Canada ⁠and Ohio, Georgia and Alabama.

(Reporting by David ​Shepardson)