Honda Motor Co., Ltd. $7267.T has announced a significant change in its production strategy by relocating the manufacturing of its five-door Civic Hybrid—destined for the US market—from Japan to its Indiana plant. This adjustment aligns with the growing industry trend of localizing production to better serve North American consumers, while also responding to the increasing demand for hybrid vehicles in the US.

Honda $HMC is preparing major changes to its automotive production in response to new tariffs in the United States. With global shifts in geopolitics and trade policies, the Japanese auto giant is adjusting its manufacturing strategy to better align with evolving market conditions. According to sources from Nikkei $^N300 , Honda is exploring the option of moving part of its production from Mexico and Canada to the US. The company’s aim is to produce 90% of the vehicles sold domestically on local soil.