On the eve of President Trump's tariffs, Reuters reported Honda would move production of the popular Civic to Indiana. Honda declined to comment.
While several automakers have expressed concerns about the levies, Honda's move is the first concrete measure by a major Japanese car company.
Honda has decided to produce its next-generation Civic hybrid in the U.S. state of Indiana, instead of Mexico, to avoid potential tariffs on one of its top-selling car models, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Honda Civic is a huge hit with consumers and automotive critics alike, largely based on its improved interior and exterior design, excellent driving manners, and its wide range of trims, including the affordable Sport,
Honda will reportedly manufacture the next-generation Civic in Indiana. That’s a change of plans for the company, which had been planning to manufacture the vehicle in Mexico. The move comes following Donald Trump’s levying of 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.
However, potential tariffs have thrown a wrench in those plans as the Civic has reportedly been pushed back to May of 2028 and will now be made in Indiana. Honda expects to build
A new report shows changing production plans as Honda looks to avoid impending tariffs on the hugely popular Civic and Civic Hybrid.
Honda is scrapping plans to produce its next Civic model in Mexico and moving production to Indiana to avoid President Trump’s upcoming tariffs, according to a report. The Japanese auto giant had initially planned to manufacture the next-generation Civic in Guanajuato,
Honda shifts Civic production to Indiana, avoiding Mexico tariffs. Discover its impact on manufacturing costs and the U.S. auto market.
Indiana will reportedly soon be home to a brand new Honda manufacturing facility that will specialize in building the next generation Honda Civic.
Japanese automaker Honda will move production of one of its hybrid vehicles to Indiana in response to the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs affecting goods from Mexico, according to reports. The next-generation Civic hybrid was set to be produced in Guanajuato,
Honda has reportedly decided to make its next Civic hybrid in the US rather than Mexico, according to a Reuters report. The news agency – citing anonymous sources – said the move to make the model in the US would avoid potential tariffs on one of its top-selling car models.