Automotive Factories/Transplant Automaker Factories In North America

The term "Transplant Automaker" refers to automakers building vehicles in North America that are not based in North America. They are based in Europe or Asia. This page shows the vehicle assembly plants of Transplant Automakers in North America. Current US production facilities VINNameCity/stateOpenedCurrent ProductsCommentsUToyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky [TMMK]Georgetown, Kentucky1988Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007-, RAV4 Hybrid 2020-, Highlander EV 2028-, Subaru Getaway EV 2028-Toyota's 1st wholly owned assembly plant in the US. Originally established as Toyota Motor Manufacturing USA. In October 1996, plant was renamed Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky. Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing plant in the world. Has 3 assembly lines. The 3rd line was originally for the Lexus ES. First Camry was produced on May 26, 1988. Volume production of the Camry began in Georgetown in July 1988. Axle production began in October 1988. Engine production began in November 1989 with a 4-cylinder (2.0L 3S-FE). This was followed subsequently by the 2.2L 5S-FE, 2.4L AZ-series I4, 2.5L AR-series I4, & the 2.5L A25A/2.4L turbo T24A Dynamic Force I4. 4-cylinder engine machining began in July 1991. The wagon and coupe versions of the 3rd gen. US-market Camry were exported to Japan, where they were sold as the Scepter. In August 1994, V6 engine production began (3.0L 1MZ-FE). This was followed by the 3.3L 3MZ-FE, & the 3.5L GR-series V6. In September 1994, Avalon production began. V6 engine machining began in August 1996. In August 1997, Sienna minivan production began. The 2nd gen. Avalon was exported to Japan, where it was sold as the Pronard. In December 2002, Sienna production ended at Georgetown and was moved to Princeton, IN. In July 2003, Solara coupe production began while Solara convertible production followed in February 2004. In October 2006, Camry Hybrid production began, the first Toyota hybrid vehicle produced in the US. In November 2008, production of the Venza crossover began. In October 2015, a new 3rd assembly line began production of the Lexus ES350, the first time a Lexus is produced in the US. Began RAV4 Hybrid production in January 2020. The Hybrid-powered 6th gen. RAV4 began production on June 22, 2026. TMMK has produced over 15 million vehicles. Past models: Toyota Camry (gas-only) 1989-2024, Avalon 1995-2022, Avalon Hybrid 2013-2022, Camry Solara 2004-2008, Sienna 1998-2003, Venza 2009-2015 & 2016 in Canada, Scepter wagon (For export: 1993-1996), Scepter coupe (For export: 1994-1996), Pronard (For export: 2000-2004), Lexus ES 2016-2025, ES Hybrid 2019-2025SToyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana [TMMI]Princeton, Indiana1999Toyota Sienna 2004-, Highlander 2010-2026, Highlander Hybrid 2014-2026, Grand Highlander (gas/hybrid) 2024-, Lexus TX (gas/hybrid/PHEV) 2024-, Kluger/Kluger Hybrid (For export: 2014-2026)Has 2 assembly lines: the original West plant and the East plant, which was added in 2003. Production began in May 1999 at the original West plant with the Tundra pickup. In September 2000, production began of the Sequoia SUV. In January 2003, production began at the East plant with the Sienna minivan. Initially, 2nd generation Tundra production was split between Princeton, IN and San Antonio, TX. All Regular Cabs were made in San Antonio while Double Cab & CrewMax were made in both plants. In August 2008, Tundra production at the West plant in Princeton ended and was consolidated in San Antonio, TX. On October 8, 2009, Highlander production began at the West plant. The Highlander Hybrid was added in early 2014. All Highlander production for all markets except for China was consolidated in Princeton beginning with the 3rd gen. 2014 model. In Australia and New Zealand, the Highlander is sold as the Kluger. In summer 2016, Highlander production was added to the East plant. On August 2, 2023, Grand Highlander production began at the West plant. On November 9, 2023, Lexus TX production began at the West plant. This is the first Lexus made in Princeton and the first Lexus SUV made in the US. The Lexus TX550h+ is the first plug-in hybrid that Toyota has built in North America. TMMI has produced over 6 million vehicles. Past models: Toyota Tundra 2000-2008, Sequoia 2001-2022XToyota Motor Manufacturing Texas [TMMTX]San Antonio, Texas2006Toyota Tundra 2007-, Sequoia 2023-In November 2006, began production with the Tundra pickup. Initially, Tundra production was split between Princeton, IN and San Antonio, TX. All Regular Cabs were made in San Antonio while Double Cab & CrewMax were made in both plants. In August 2008, Tundra production in Princeton, IN ended and was consolidated in San Antonio, TX. All Tundras have been made in San Antonio ever since. Tacoma pickup production began in July 2010 after the NUMMI plant in California closed in April. In September 2021, Tacoma production in San Antonio ended and was consolidated at Toyota's 2 plants in Mexico. In September 2022, Sequoia production began in San Antonio. In 2026, San Antonio will began making rear axles for Tundras and Sequoias made onsite and for Tacomas made in Mexico at a new 500,000-square-ft. facility at TMMTX. This will replace production at a Hino Motors Manufacturing USA plant in Marion, AR, which is slated to close by the end of 2027. Past models: Toyota Tacoma 2011-2021PToyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi [TMMMS]Blue Springs, Mississippi2011Toyota Corolla sedan 2011-Began production on October 10, 2011 with the Corolla sedan. TMMMS has produced over 2 million vehicles.V (Toyota), N (Mazda)Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA [MTMUSA]Huntsville, Alabama2021Toyota Corolla Cross 2022-, Corolla Cross Hybrid 2023-, Mazda CX-50 2023-, CX-50 Hybrid 2025-50/50 joint venture between Toyota and Mazda. Has 2 assembly lines - 1 for Toyota and 1 for Mazda. Toyota production began on September 30, 2021 while Mazda production began on January 26, 2022. This plant marked a return to US vehicle production for Mazda, which had not built any vehicles in the US since 2012, when the Mazda 6 ended production in Flat Rock, MI.AHonda Marysville Auto PlantMarysville, Ohio1982Honda Accord sedan 1983-, Accord Hybrid 2014-2015, 2018-, Acura Integra 2023-Honda's 1st automotive assembly plant in the US. The first Japanese automotive assembly plant in the US. Has 2 assembly lines. Line 1 began production on November 1, 1982 with the 1983 Accord sedan. Production of the Accord 3-d hatchback was added for 1984. Line 2 began production on December 13, 1985, also with the Accord (first model built was a 1986 Accord 3-d hatchback). On July 24, 1986, production of the Civic sedan began at Marysville. Accord 3-d hatchback production was moved to Japan for 1988 to make room for the new 2-d coupe version. On December 22, 1987, production of the 1988 Accord 2-d coupe began. In January 1988, production began of the Accord 2-d coupe for export to Japan. The 2-d coupe version of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th gen. Accord was exported to Japan. The 3rd gen. was left-hand drive only. Right-hand drive models began to be produced in the 4th gen. in January 1990. The Accord coupe was also exported to Europe in the 4th, 5th, and 6th generations. On November 20, 1990, production began of the 1991 Accord wagon. The wagon version of the 4th and 5th gen. Accord was exported to Japan and Europe (in Europe, it was called Accord Aerodeck). During 1990, Civic production was transferred to East Liberty. On August 3, 1998, Marysville began producing the Acura TL, the first Acura produced in Marysville. The 2nd gen. Acura TL was exported to Japan, where it was sold as the 3rd gen. Honda Inspire and the 2nd gen. Honda Saber. On January 31, 2000, Marysville began production of the 2nd gen. 2001 Acura CL, replacing East Liberty, which produced the 1st gen. Acura CL. On July 17, 2006, production of the Acura RDX began, the first SUV built in Marysville. On September 10, 2013, the Marysville plant built its first Accord Hybrid, a 2014 model. On July 14, 2014, production began on the Acura TLX, the successor to the TL. On January 27, 2015, Marysville began production of the updated 2016 model year Acura ILX, taking over production from Greensburg. In 2015, Accord Hybrid production in Marysville ended. Production was moved to Japan, where the 2017 model was built (there was no '16 Accord Hybrid). Accord Hybrid production returned to Marysville in 2018. In September 2018, Marysville began production of the CR-V. On May 5, 2022, production began of the ILX's replacement, the revived Acura Integra. Marysville Auto Plant has produced over 15 million vehicles. Past models: Honda Accord 3-d hatchback 1984-1987, Accord 2-d coupe 1988-2017, Accord wagon 1991-1997, Civic 4-d sedan 1987-1990, CR-V 2018-2022, Acura TL 1999-2014, TLX 2015-2025, CL 2001-2003, RDX 2007-2012, ILX 2016-2022, Honda Inspire/Saber (For export: 1999-2003)LHonda East Liberty Auto PlantEast Liberty, Ohio1989Honda CR-V 2007-, CR-V Hybrid 2022-, Acura RDX 2013-, MDX 2017-Began production on December 18, 1989 with the Civic 4-d. Took over all production of the Civic sedan from Marysville during 1990. In June 1991, East Liberty added production of the Accord sedan. Production of the Accord at East Liberty ended in 1992 to make room for the 1993 Civic coupe. On February 19, 1996, East Liberty began production of the Acura CL coupe, the first Acura made in the US. On April 8, 1998, began production of the natural gas-powered Civic GX sedan. In 1999, Acura CL production ended and CL production was transferred to Marysville for the 2nd gen. model. On November 26, 2002, production begins on the Element, the first SUV built in East Liberty. In January 2005, East Liberty again adds Accord sedan production. Accord production at East Liberty ends March 31, 2005. On September 25, 2006, CR-V production began at East Liberty. During 2009, Civic production was transferred to Greensburg, IN. On November 3, 2009, East Liberty began production of the Accord Crosstour. In 2012, East Liberty began production of the Acura RDX, taking over production from Marysille. On May 31, 2017, East Liberty began production of the Acura MDX. In October 2017, all MDX production is consolidated at East Liberty. East Liberty has produced over 7 million vehicles. Past models: Honda Civic 4-d sedan 1990-2009, Civic 2-d coupe 1993-2005, Civic Si 2-d coupe '99-'00, Accord LX sedan w/auto. trans. 1991-1992, 2005, Element 2003-2011, Accord Crosstour 2010-2011, Crosstour 2012-2015, Acura CL 1997-1999BHonda Manufacturing of AlabamaLincoln, Alabama2001Honda Odyssey 2002-, Pilot 2004-, Ridgeline 2009-2014, 2017-2026, Passport 2019-Has 2 assembly lines. Line 1 began production on November 14, 2001 with the Odyssey. Line 2 began production on April 27, 2004 with the Pilot. An onsite engine plant began production in November 2001 making Honda J-series V6 engines for the vehicles built in Lincoln, AL. The 1st gen. Honda Pilot was also exported to the Middle East as the Honda MR-V. On April 15, 2008, the 2nd gen. Pilot began production in Lincoln, AL, which was now the only plant making the Pilot SUV. On February 16, 2009, Line 1 began production of the Ridgeline pickup, which was transferred from Alliston, ON. On July 17, 2009, Line 2 began production of the Accord V6 sedan, the first passenger car built in Lincoln, AL. In December 2010, Lincoln, AL stopped Accord production. Around this time, Ridgeline production shifted from Line 1 to Line 2. On May 2, 2013, the 2014 model year Acura MDX begins production, having been transferred from Alliston, ON for 2014. In July 2014, the 1st gen. Ridgeline ended production. On May 5, 2016, the Ridgeline resumed production after a nearly 2 year hiatus with a new 2nd gen. version. From October 2017, Acura MDX production was consolidated in East Liberty for the 2018 model year. On December 6, 2018, production began of the all new Passport. Lincoln, AL has produced over 5 million vehicles. Past models: Honda Accord V6 sedan 2009-2011, Acura MDX 2014-2017, Honda MR-V (For export: 2006-2008)EHonda Manufacturing of IndianaGreensburg, Indiana2008Honda Civic 5-d hatchback 2022-, Civic Hybrid 5-d hatchback 2025-, CR-V 2017-, CR-V Hybrid 2020-2021, 2023-Began production in October 2008 with the 2009 model year Civic sedan. In 2009, began production of the natural gas-powered Civic GX sedan. Took over all production of the Civic sedan from East Liberty during 2009. In April 2012, Greensburg began production of the 9th generation Civic-based Acura ILX, building an Acura model for the first time. Greensburg also produced the ILX Hybrid, the first US-built hybrid from American Honda. In early 2013, Greensburg began production of the Civic Hybrid. The ILX Hybrid was discontinued after 2014. In November 2014, 2015 model year ILX production ended and the ILX moved to Marysville for the 2016 model year. In 2015, Civic Hybrid sedan production ended. On February 15, 2017, Greensburg began production of the 2017 model year CR-V, building an SUV for the first time. CR-V production was transferred to Greensburg from El Salto, Mexico. On May 14, 2018, production began of the Insight hybrid sedan. In January 2020, CR-V Hybrid production began. Greensburg did not produce the CR-V Hybrid for 2022 but resumed CR-V Hybrid production in fall 2022 for 2023. In September 2021, production began of the Civic 5-d hatchback instead of the Civic 4-d sedan, which was consolidated in Alliston, ON. This is the first time that the Civic 5-d is produced in North America. Past models: Honda Civic 4-d sedan 2009-2021, Civic Hybrid 4-d sedan 2013-2015, Insight Hybrid 2019-2022, Acura ILX 2013-2015, ILX Hybrid 2013-2014YHonda Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC)Marysville, Ohio2016Honda CR-V e:FCEV 2025-Specializes in low volume production. Building is Honda's former North American Logistics facility, converted into a low-volume vehicle assembly plant. Began production in April 2016 with the Acura NSX. The 2nd gen. Acura NSX was also exported to Europe, Japan, and Australia as the Honda NSX. In 2019, started making special limited-production PMC Editions of select Acura models. In November 2022, NSX production ended. The last Acura PMC Editions were made in 2023. On June 5, 2024, began production of the hydrogen fuel cell-powered CR-V e:FCEV, the first production hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle to be made in the US. Past models: Acura NSX 2017-2022, Honda NSX (For export: 2017-2022), TLX PMC Edition 2020 & 2023, MDX PMC Edition 2020, RDX PMC Edition 2021-2022CNissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly PlantSmyrna, Tennessee1983Nissan Pathfinder 2005-2020, 2022-, Infiniti QX60 2014-2020, 2022-, Nissan Rogue 2014-, Murano 2021-, Infiniti QX65 2027-Nissan's 1st automotive assembly plant in the US. The second Japanese automotive assembly plant in the US. Originally, Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation USA. In April 2000, became part of Nissan North America. Began production on June 16, 1983 with the 720 pickup. Began production of the Sentra on March 25, 1985. On June 11, 1992, Altima sedan production began. In November 1994, 200SX production began, based on the 4th generation Sentra. On September 10, 1997, production of the Frontier pickup began. 200SX production ended in June 1998. Sentra production in Smyrna ended on March 19, 1999 and was moved to Aguascalientes, Mexico. Xterra production began on April 19, 1999. Maxima production began in January 2003. Pathfinder production began on Aug. 30, 2004. In April 2007, Altima coupe production began. In 2008, Smyrna began production of the Suzuki Equator pickup, a rebadged Nissan Frontier. In February 2012, Smyrna began production of the Infiniti JX35, the first Infiniti built at the TN plant. The JX35 was renamed QX60 for 2014. In August 2012, Frontier and Xterra production ended at Smyrna and were moved to Canton, MS. Suzuki Equator production also ended in August 2012 and it was discontinued. In January 2013, Smyrna began production of the Leaf, the first electric Nissan made in the US. Altima coupe production ended in June 2013. Rogue production began on October 15, 2013. The first Rogue built at Smyrna was also the 10 millionth vehicle produced at the Smyrna plant. In 2020, Smyrna took over production of the Murano from Canton and ended production of the Altima, which was consolidated in Canton, MS. In late summer 2023, Maxima production ended. In November 2024, Leaf production in Smyrna ended. Smyrna has the largest production capacity of any single vehicle assembly plant in the US at 640,000 units per year. Smyrna has produced over 15 million vehicles. Past models: Nissan Pickup (720/Hardbody [D21]) 1983-1997, Frontier [D22/D40] 1998-2012, Sentra 1985-1999, 200SX [B14] 1995-1998, Altima 1993-2020, Xterra 2000-2012, Maxima 2004-2014, 2016-2023, Leaf EV 2013-2025, Infiniti JX35 2013, Suzuki Equator 2009-2012NNissan Canton Vehicle Assembly PlantCanton, Mississippi2003Nissan Altima 2005-, Frontier [D40/D41] 2012-This was the first automotive assembly plant in MS. Began production on May 27, 2003 with the Quest minivan. Armada production began on August 14, 2003 followed by Titan production on September 21, 2003. On January 20, 2004, production began on the Infiniti QX56, the first Infiniti built outside Japan. Altima production began in Canton on June 2004, supplementing production at Smyrna. On January 19, 2011, Canton began production of the Nissan NV full-size van. In November 2012, Canton took over production of the Frontier and Xterra from Smyrna, TN. In July 2013, Sentra production was added, supplementing production at Aguascalientes, Mexico. Sentra production at Canton ended in 2014. On November 5, 2014, Canton began production of the Murano. Canton has produced over 5 million vehicles. Past models: Nissan Quest 2004-2009, Titan 2004-2024, Armada 2004-2015, Xterra 2012-2015, NV 1500/2500/3500 2012-2021, Sentra 2013-2014, Murano 2015-2020, Infiniti QX56 2004-20101-9 (Subaru)4 (Isuzu,Honda,Holden), R (Toyota)Subaru of Indiana Automotive (Formerly Subaru-Isuzu Automotive) [SIA]Lafayette, Indiana1989Subaru Ascent 2019-, Crosstrek 2.5-liter 2024-, Forester 2026-, Forester Hybrid 2026-, Evoltis (For export: 2021-)Originally, a 51/49 joint venture between Subaru and Isuzu. Production began on September 11, 1989 for both Subaru (Legacy) and Isuzu (Pickup). The plant was set up with 2 assembly lines - 1 for Subaru & 1 for Isuzu. In October 1990, production of the Isuzu Rodeo SUV began. The Isuzu line also built the Honda Passport, a rebadged Isuzu Rodeo, beginning November 16, 1993. Isuzu also built the Holden Frontera, a rhd rebadge of the 2nd gen. Isuzu Rodeo for export to GM Holden in Australia and New Zealand. In 1994, Isuzu ended pickup production at SIA to make more room for production of Rodeo and Passport SUVs. On January 8, 1998, production of the Isuzu Amigo began. The Amigo was renamed Rodeo Sport for 2001 and discontinued after 2003. On January 15, 2001, production of the Isuzu Axiom began. In January 2002, Honda Passport production ended at SIA and Honda replaced the Passport with the Honda developed and built Pilot. As of January 2003, Subaru bought Isuzu's share of the plant and it became 100% owned by Subaru. Plant was renamed Subaru of Indiana Automotive. Isuzu production continued until July 23, 2004 under a contract manufacturing deal. Subaru then made an alliance with Toyota and built the Camry under contract for Toyota from February 28, 2007 through May 27, 2016. The Camry was built on what had been the Isuzu line. After Camry production ended, Subaru began to use both lines to produce Subaru models. In March 1994, SIA began production of the 2nd gen. Legacy as a 1995 model. For the first time, all Legacy models sold in North America were now built in the U.S. On August 29, 1994, SIA began production of the first Legacy Outback. In July 1995, Subaru opened an engine plant at the SIA complex, assembling Subaru flat-4 engines for Subaru models built at the SIA plant. For 2000, the Subaru Outback became a separate model line. The Subaru Baja began production at SIA on July 18, 2002. Baja production ended in April 2006. The Subaru B9 Tribeca began production at SIA on April 4, 2005. The B9 Tribeca was updated and renamed Tribeca for 2008. Tribeca production ended in January 2014. The Subaru Impreza began production at SIA on November 1, 2016. The Subaru Ascent began production on May 7, 2018. The Subaru Ascent is exported to the Philippines and some Latin American countries as the Evoltis. Impreza production at SIA ended in May 2023 and was replaced by the Crosstrek. The Subaru Crosstrek (only models with 2.5-liter engine) began production at SIA on May 9, 2023. Legacy production ended on September 12, 2025. Outback production ended on October 3, 2025. SIA has produced 3,414,002 Outback vehicles. SIA began production of the Forester on October 7, 2025. SIA began production of the Forester Hybrid on February 3, 2026. This is the first time SIA is building a hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV). The first hybrid produced was a 2026 Forester Hybrid Premium. All US-market Foresters are now made in the US. SIA has produced over 8 million vehicles in total and over 6 million Subaru-brand vehicles. The 8 millionth was a 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness produced on November 21, 2025. Past models: Subaru Legacy 1990-2025, Legacy Outback 1995-1999, Outback 2000-2025, Baja 2003-2006, B9 Tribeca 2006-2007, Tribeca 2008-2014, Impreza 2017-2023, Isuzu Pickup (TF-series) 1990-1994, Rodeo 1991-2004, Amigo 1998-2000, Rodeo Sport 2001-2003, Axiom 2002-2004, Honda Passport 1994-2002, Holden Frontera (UE/MX) (1999-2003) [For export], Toyota Camry (gas-only) 2007-2016HHyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama [HMMA]Montgomery, Alabama2005Hyundai Santa Fe 2007-2010, Santa Fe Sport 2017-2018, Santa Fe (gas-only) 2019-, Santa Fe Hybrid 2023-, Tucson (gas-only) 2022-, Santa Cruz 2022-The first Korean automotive assembly plant in the US. Began production in May 2005 with the Sonata. There is also an onsite engine plant, which also opened in May 2005. The engine plant first built Hyundai's Lambda 3.3L V6. In September 2008, HMMA began production of 4-cylinder engines with the 2.4L Theta II engine on a 2nd engine production line. HMMA later added the 2.0L Turbo version of the Theta II 4-cylinder. The 1st engine line ended Lambda V6 production in 2011 and switched to producing 1.8L Nu 4-cylinder engines. Later, the 2.0L version of the Nu 4-cylinder was also made by HMMA. In May 2019, HMMA opened a new building to make cylinder heads for the engines that it builds. In 2019-2020, both engine lines switched to Hyundai's newer Smartstream engines (1.6L T-GDI, 2.0L Atkinson, 2.5L GDI, & 2.5L T-GDI). HMMA also supplies engines to Kia's plants in West Point, GA and Pesqueria, Mexico. Santa Fe production originally began on April 18, 2006. In August 2010, Santa Fe production ended at the Hyundai plant in AL and was moved to the Kia plant in GA. Elantra production began in November 2010. On June 22, 2016, Santa Fe production restarted at the Hyundai plant in AL with the Santa Fe Sport. The Santa Fe Sport was renamed Santa Fe for 2019. In February 2021, Tucson production began. In June 2021, Santa Cruz production began. In February 2022, Sonata production in Montgomery ended. In October 2022, production of the Santa Fe Hybrid began. In February 2023, production of the battery electric-powered Genesis Electrified GV70 began. The Electrified GV70 was Hyundai Motor Group's first US-built electric vehicle and the first US-built Genesis model. In May 2023, production of the gas-powered Genesis GV70 began. In May 2023, Elantra production in Montgomery ended. In May 2025, Electrified GV70 production ended. HMMA has produced over 6 million vehicles. Past models: Hyundai Sonata 2006-2022, Elantra sedan 2011-2023, Genesis Electrified GV70 [EV] 2023-2026, Genesis GV70 (gas-only) 2024-2026GKia Motors Manufacturing Georgia [KMMG]West Point, Georgia2009Kia Sorento (gas-only) 2011-, Telluride (gas-only) 2020-2025, 2027-, Telluride Hybrid 2027-, Sportage (gas-only) 2023-, EV6 (not GT model) 2025-, EV9 2025-Production began on Nov. 16, 2009 with the 2011 Sorento, which went on sale in January 2010. On September 28, 2010, KMMG began production of the Hyundai Santa Fe. On Sept. 2, 2011, KMMG began production of the Kia Optima. The Optima was replaced by the K5 for 2021. In 2018, Kia ended production of the Hyundai Santa Fe, which was consolidated in Hyundai's plant in AL. In January 2019, Telluride production began. On February 1, 2022, KMMG began production of the Sportage. In 2024, K5 production at KMMG ended. On May 30, 2024, KMMG began EV production with the EV9. In early 2025, KMMG began production of the EV6. KMMG has produced over 4.6 million vehicles. Past models: Kia Optima 2012-2020, K5 2021-2024, Hyundai Santa Fe 2011-2012, Santa Fe Sport 2013-2018YHyundai Motor Group Metaplant America [HMGMA]Ellabell, Georgia2024Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025-, Ioniq 9 2026-, Kia Sportage Hybrid 2027-Began production on October 3, 2024 with the Ioniq 5 EV. Production of the Ioniq 9 EV began in March 2025. Kia Sportage Hybrid production began on June 2, 2026, marking the first time that a Kia is built at the Ellabell plant. This is also the first hybrid and the first vehicle that is not fully electric to be built at the Ellabell plant or Metaplant.CVolkswagen Chattanooga Assembly PlantChattanooga, Tennessee2011VW Atlas 2018-, Atlas Cross Sport 2020-, ID.4 [EV] 2023-2026, Teramont (For export: 2019-), Teramont Cross Sport (For export: 2021-)This plant marked a return to US vehicle production for VW. VW's last US assembly plant, Westmoreland Assembly in New Stanton, PA, had closed in July 1988. Production began in Chattanooga on April 18, 2011 with the 2012 Passat. On December 14, 2016, the Atlas began production. The Atlas is also exported to Mexico, Colombia, the Middle East, and other markets, where it is sold as the Teramont. In October 2019, the Atlas Cross Sport began production. The Atlas Cross Sport is also exported to Mexico, where it is sold as the Teramont Cross Sport. In December 2021, the Passat ended production in Chattanooga. The last Passat to come off the line was a 2022 Passat Limited Edition in Platinum Grey. On July 26, 2022, the ID.4 began production in Chattanooga. This is the first electric VW to be made in the US. Past models: VW Passat 2012-2022L, 0, 9BMW Manufacturing Corp. Plant SpartanburgGreer, South Carolina1994BMW X5 2000-, X6 2008-, X3 2011-, X7 2019-, Alpina XB7 2021-2026, XM 2023-This was BMW’s first full assembly plant (not assembling from knock-down kits) outside of Germany. Production began on September 8, 1994 with the 318i sedan. Z3 roadster production began on September 20, 1995. BMW ended 3-series sedan production at Spartanburg in 1996 to focus on production of the Z3, which was not made anywhere else in the world. In January 1997, the first US-built BMW M model was built with the Z3-based M Roadster. In January 1998, the Z3 coupe began production along with its M version, the M Coupe. On September 1, 1999, SUV production began at Spartanburg with the X5, BMW's first SUV. The last Z3, a roadster, was built on June 28, 2002. On October 22, 2002, the Z4 roadster began production. On January 8, 2006, the Z4 M Roadster began production. On April 4, 2006, the Z4 coupe began production along with its M version, the Z4 M Coupe. On September 22, 2006, the final 1st gen. X5 was built. On September 28, 2006, the 2nd gen. X5 began production. On December 3, 2007, the X6 began production. On August 28, 2008, the final 1st gen. Z4, a roadster, was built at Spartanburg. The 2nd gen. Z4 was built in Regensburg, Germany. On September 1, 2010, the X3 began production at Spartanburg with the 2nd gen. (the 1st gen. was imported from Austria). On August 1, 2013, the 3rd gen. X5 began production. On April 1, 2014, X4 production began. On August 1, 2014, the 2nd gen. X6 began production. On December 1, 2014, the first X5 M and X6 M began production, the first M SUVs. In December 2018, the X7 began production. In April 2019, the first X3 M and X4 M began production. On December 1, 2022, production of the XM began. A stamping plant was added in 2024. BMW has expanded the plant 7 times and Spartanburg is now BMW's largest plant in the world. BMW has produced over 7 million vehicles at Spartanburg. Past models: BMW 3-Series sedan 1995-1996 (318i '95-'96, 328i '96), Z3 1996-2002, Z4 2003-2008, X4 2015-2025A, B, U (when VIN begins with 4JG or 55S)Mercedes-Benz U.S. International [MBUSI]Vance, Alabama1997Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class wagon 2016-, GLE-Class Coupe 2016-2019, 2021-, GLS-Class 2017-, EQE-Class SUV 2023-, EQS-Class SUV 2023-In February 1997, production began with the M-Class ML320. In 2005, production of the R-Class began. In 2006, production of the GL-Class began. The R-Class was discontinued in North America after 2012 and in Europe and most other markets after 2013 but it was still sold in China. In June 2014, passenger car production began at Vance for the first time with the C-Class sedan. In late July 2015, the R-Class ended production in AL and was moved to AM General's Commercial plant in Mishawaka, IN for export to China. R-Class production began at the AM General plant on August 11, 2015. R-Class production ended at the AM General plant in September 2017. In April 2015, production began of the GLE-Class Coupe. For 2016, the M-Class was renamed GLE-Class. For 2017, the GL-Class was renamed GLS-Class. In 2020, Vance ended production of the C-Class sedan. In September 2020, Vance began production of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600, the first time an ultra-luxury Maybach model was made in the US. In August 2022, EV production began with the EQS-Class SUV. In December 2022, production of the EQE-Class SUV began. In 2023, production of the first electric Maybach began with the Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 SUV. Mercedes has produced over 5 million vehicles at Vance. Past models: Mercedes-Benz M-Class 1998-2015, R-Class 2006-2015, GL-Class 2007-2016, C-Class sedan 2015-2020TMercedes-Benz Vans CharlestonLadson, South Carolina2018 (start of CKD assembly)Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2019-, eSprinter 2024-This plant was originally opened by Western Star to build heavy trucks in 1999, which is before Western Star was taken over by Daimler. After the Daimler takeover in 2000, Daimler/Freightliner transferred the plant to their fire truck brand American LaFrance. When American LaFrance was sold off in 2005, Daimler/Freightliner kept the Ladson plant. However, American LaFrance was allowed to continue to use the plant until early 2007. The Ladson plant was then converted to assemble Sprinter vans, which were moved to Ladson from the Freightliner Custom Chassis plant in Gaffney, SC that had been assembling Sprinter vans from 2001-2006. The 2007-2018 Freightliner Sprinter, 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter, 2010-2018 Mercedes Sprinter, and the 2016-2023 Mercedes Metris were assembled at this plant from imported SKD kits but their VINs did not reflect that. As such, their plant codes referred to plants in other countries where the knock-down kits came from such as Germany (Sprinter) or Spain (Metris). For the '19 Sprinter, the plant was upgraded and enlarged to do more of the assembly work than before (CKD instead of only SKD). A body shop and a paint shop were added and the final assembly area was expanded. Past models: Freightliner Sprinter 2019-2021GVolvo Car US Operations (VCCH=Volvo Car Charleston Plant)Ridgeville, South Carolina2018Volvo EX90 2025-, Polestar 3 2025-, Volvo XC60 2027-Began production in August 2018 with the S60 sedan. On June 5, 2024, EX90 production began. S60 production ended in late June 2024. On August 14, 2024, Volvo's US plant began producing the Polestar 3. Past models: Volvo S60 2019-2025 Note: PHEV=Plug-in hybrid, rhd=right-hand drive, CKD=complete knock-down kit, SKD=semi knock-down kit Former US production facilities VINNameCity/stateOpened/ClosedProducts BuiltCommentsZNUMMIFremont, California1984/2010Toyota Corolla FX/FX16 3-d (1987-1988) (E80), Toyota Corolla sedan (1989-2010) (E90/E100/E110/E130/E140), Toyota Pickup (1992-1995), Toyota Tacoma (1995-2010), Toyota Voltz (For export: '02-'04), Chevrolet Nova (1985-1988), Geo Prizm (1989-1997), Chevrolet Prizm (1998-2002), Pontiac Vibe (2003-2010)Operated from 1963-1982 as a GM factory. From 1984-2010, operated as New United Motor Manufacturing Inc. (NUMMI), which was a 50/50 joint venture between GM and Toyota and assembled both GM and Toyota vehicles. First vehicle produced was a yellow Chevrolet Nova in December 1984. First Toyota produced was a Corolla FX16 3-d hatchback in September 1986. This was followed by the Corolla FX 3-d hatchback in February 1987. Nova and Corolla FX production ended in September 1988. That same month, NUMMI began producing the Toyota Corolla 4-door sedan. Geo Prizm production began in November 1988. In August 1991, Toyota pickup production began with the Regular Cab 4x2. The 4x4 followed in February 1992 ant the Xtracab followed in March 1993. Tacoma pickup production began in January 1995, replacing the previous unnamed Toyota pickup model. Prizm production ended in December 2001. In January 2002, Pontiac Vibe production began. In June 2002, production began of the Toyota Voltz, a rhd version of the Pontiac Vibe built for export to Japan. In February 2004, Toyota Voltz production ended. In September 2004, the 2nd generation Tacoma pickup began production. Pontiac Vibe production ended on August 17, 2009, ending GM production at Fremont. Tacoma pickup production ended March 26, 2010. The last vehicle built at NUMMI, a red Corolla sedan, was built April 1, 2010. NUMMI produced 7.74 million vehicles (just under 5.7 million Toyota brand vehicles and a little more than 2.04 million GM brand vehicles). The plant was sold to Tesla in May 2010. Tesla only bought 210 of the total 370 acres owned by NUMMI. Tesla also bought $15 million worth of equipment and parts from the former NUMMI plant. Tesla took possession of the plant in October 2010. Tesla began production at Fremont in June 2012 with the Model S.5Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA/AutoAlliance InternationalFlat Rock, Michigan1987/2012 (Year of Mazda withdrawal from plant and end of Mazda production)Mazda MX-6 (1988-1997), 626 (1990-2002), Mazda 6 (2003-2013), Ford Probe (1989-1997), Mercury Cougar (1999-2002), Ford Cougar (For export: 1999-2002), Ford Mustang (Gen 5) (2005-2014)Built at the site of the closed Ford Michigan Casting Center (1972-1981), which cast various parts for Ford including V8 engine blocks and heads for Ford 335, 385, & FE/FT series engines as well as transmission, axle, & steering gear housings and gear cases. Mazda bought the closed plant from Ford and converted it into a vehicle assembly plant. Reopened in 1987 as Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA, a Mazda subsidiary. First vehicle produced was an MX-6 on September 1, 1987. Ford Probe production began in 1988. Mazda 626 production began in 1989. On April 15, 1992, Ford bought 50% of the plant from Mazda, turning the plant into a 50/50 joint venture. Mazda Motor Manufacturing USA was then renamed AutoAlliance International on July 1, 1992. Mercury Cougar production began in 1998. The Mercury Cougar was also built for export markets such as Europe and Australia as the Ford Cougar. In 2002, production of the Mazda 6 began in order to replace the previous 626 while Mercury Cougar production ended on August 9. In September 2004, the Ford Mustang began production at the Flat Rock plant. On August 24, 2012, the last Mazda 6 was built in Flat Rock, thus ending Mazda production at the Flat Rock plant. On September 10, 2012, Ford renamed the plant Flat Rock Assembly Plant and Ford took full management control of the plant. Ford continues to operate the Flat Rock Assembly Plant and continues to build the Mustang there. Since Mazda ended production in Flat Rock, Ford also produced the 2014-2016 Ford Fusion and the 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental at the Flat Rock plant.EDiamond-Star Motors/Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing America/Mitsubishi Motors North America Manufacturing DivisionNormal, Illinois1988/2015 (end of Mitsubishi production)Mitsubishi Eclipse (1990-2012), Mirage sedan (1991-1992), Galant (1994-2012), Endeavor (2004-2011), Outlander Sport/RVR (2013-2015), Plymouth Laser (1990-1994), Eagle Talon (1990-1998), Eagle Summit sedan (1991-1992), Chrysler Sebring Coupe (1995-2005), Dodge Avenger (1995-2000), Dodge Stratus Coupe (2001-2005) Originally established as Diamond-Star Motors, a 50/50 joint venture between Chrysler and Mitsubishi which assembled both Chrysler and Mitsubishi vehicles. Production began in September 1988. In October 1991, Chrysler sold its 50% stake in the plant to Mitsubishi but production for Chrysler continued under contract. On May 24, 1993, production of the Galant began at the Diamond-Star plant. In July 1995, the plant was renamed Mitsubishi Motors Manufacturing America. In January 2002, the plant was renamed Mitsubishi Motors North America Manufacturing Division. In January 2003, production of the Mitsubishi Endeavor began, the first SUV built at the Mitsubishi plant. In February 2005, production of vehicles for Chrysler ended. All further production was only of Mitsubishi-branded vehicles. In mid-2012, the plant began producing the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. The Outlander Sport is sold as the RVR in Canada. On November 30, 2015, vehicle production ended. The Mitsubishi plant produced 3,283,549 vehicles. The plant continued to produce replacement parts until May 2016, when the plant closed completely. In June 2016, the plant was sold to liquidation firm Maynards Industries. In January 2017, EV startup Rivian Automotive bought the former Mitsubishi plant. Rivian began production at the Normal, IL plant in September 2021 with the R1T electric pickup.V (1981-1989)Volkswagen Westmoreland AssemblyEast Huntingdon Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania1978/1988VW Rabbit 1979-1984, Rabbit GTI 1983-1984, Rabbit Pickup 1980-1983, Golf/GTI 1985-1989, Jetta 1987-1988First foreign-brand auto assembly plant in the US since before WWII. In 1968, Chrysler had announced construction of a new plant near New Stanton, PA. In 1969, Chrysler halted construction. Volkswagen bought the unfinished New Stanton plant from Chrysler in October 1976 and renamed it Westmoreland Assembly, after the county in which it was located. The plant was an empty shell so VW had to finish its construction. In April 1978, production of the gas-powered VW Rabbit hatchback began. The first car built was a white Rabbit 3-d hatchback. Diesel-powered models were added to the PA production line for 1980 as was the Rabbit Pickup in October 1979. For 1981, Canada began sourcing the Rabbit from the Westmoreland plant. Production of the Rabbit GTI was added in fall 1982 for the 1983 model year. Rabbit Pickup production ended in 1983. Rabbit production ended on June 15, 1984 and was replaced by the 2nd generation Golf, which began production on August 23, 1984. The 1 millionth vehicle was produced on November 14, 1985. Jetta production began on October 6, 1986. On September 21, 1987, Westmoreland began making its own Jetta bodyshells instead of sourcing them from Puebla, Mexico. In November 1987, VW announced plans to close the plant. On March 30, 1988, Jetta production ended. The last Jetta was a red 4-d sedan. VW production at Westmoreland ended on July 14, 1988. The last car built was a white 1989 Golf 3-d hatchback. A total of 1,197,411 vehicles were built. In 1994, its VIN ID code (plant code) was reassigned to the Palmela, Portugal plant. The Westmoreland production line and tooling were crated and shipped to FAW-VW in Changchun, China. The 2nd gen. Jetta started production in China in 1991 using production equipment and tooling from Westmoreland. From 1991 to 2012, over 3 million 2nd gen. Jettas were produced in China. Sony took over the Westmoreland plant in 1990 to manufacture televisions and picture tubes for TVs. Sony ended manufacturing at the plant in 2009 although repair and logistics operations continued through March 2010. Aquion Energy occupied the site from 2014-2017, making sodium-ion batteries. The property is now the RIDC (Regional Industrial Development Corp.) Westmoreland Innovation Center, a multi-use development occupied by multiple tenants including Siemens, Westmoreland County Community College’s Advanced Technology Center, Intervala, DNP IMS America, City Brewery, and Cenveo. PennSTART, a closed loop, state-of-the-art test track and research facility for emerging transportation technologies, autonomous technology companies, and traffic incident management training is also using part of the site. Note: rhd=right-hand drive Current Canadian production facilities VINNameCity/provinceOpenedCurrent ProductsCommentsCToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada - CambridgeCambridge, Ontario1988Lexus RX 2004-, RX Hybrid 2015-, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2026-, Lexus NX (gas/hybrid) 2022-Toyota's 1st assembly plant in Canada. Has 2 assembly lines: the original South plant and the North plant, which was added in 1997. The South plant began production on November 30, 1988 with the Corolla sedan. Engine production at Cambridge began on October 2, 1995 with 1.6L (4A-FE) & 1.8L (7A-FE) 4-cylinder engines for the Corolla. On August 5, 1997, production begins at the North plant with the Corolla sedan, which moved over from the South plant. On June 29, 1998, the South plant begins production of the Camry Solara coupe. On February 21, 2000, the South plant begins production of the Camry Solara convertible. On January 3, 2002, the North plant begins production of the Matrix. On December 20, 2002, the South plant ends production of the Camry Solara, which is transferred to Georgetown, KY for its 2nd generation 2004 model. On September 26, 2003, the Lexus RX begins production at the South plant with the RX330. This makes Cambridge the first plant outside Japan to build a Lexus model. In December 2007, engine production at Cambridge ended and was moved to Buffalo, WV. On March 26, 2014, the South plant begins production of the Lexus RX Hybrid with the RX450h. On March 30, 2022, the North plant began production of the Lexus NX. This makes Cambridge the first plant outside Japan to build 2 Lexus models. Past models: Toyota Corolla sedan 1989-2019, Camry Solara 1999-2003, Matrix 2003-2013 & 2014 in Canada, RAV4 (gas-only) 2019-2025WToyota Motor Manufacturing Canada - WoodstockWoodstock, Ontario2008Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2019-On November 3, 2008, Woodstock, also known as the West plant, begins production with the RAV4. On May 22, 2012, the RAV4 EV, powered by a Tesla motor and Panasonic battery, begins production. The RAV4 EV ended production in August 2014. Past models: Toyota RAV4 EV 2012-2014, RAV4 (gas-only) 2009-2025HHonda of Canada Manufacturing - Alliston Auto PlantAlliston, Ontario1986Honda Civic 4-d sedan 1996-, Civic Si 4-d 2007-2015, 2017-2020, 2022- Civic Hybrid sedan 2025-, CR-V 2012-, CR-V Hybrid 2023-The first Japanese automotive assembly plant in Canada. Plant 1 began production in November 3, 1986 with the Accord sedan. Accord production in Canada ended in 1988. Civic production began in 1988 with the 3-d hatchback. In 1992, the Civic 2-d coupe began production. Acura production began in 1996 with the Canada-only EL sedan. Plant 2 opened on September 30, 1998, building the 1999 Odyssey. The 2nd gen. Odyssey was also built for export to Japan with right-hand drive as the Honda LaGreat. In 2000, Plant 2 began production of the Acura MDX. The 1st gen. Acura MDX was also exported to Japan and Australia with right-hand drive as the Honda MDX. In 2002, Plant 2 began production of the Pilot. The 1st gen. Pilot was also exported to the Middle East as the Honda MR-V. In 2004, Odyssey production ended at Alliston and was consolidated in Lincoln, AL. In 2005, Plant 2 began production of the Ridgeline. In 2005, the Acura EL ended production and was replaced with the CSX, also Canada-only. In 2007, Pilot production ended at Alliston and was consolidated in Lincoln, AL. In April 2007, Civic sedan production was added to Plant 2, the first time Plant 2 had ever built a passenger car. In 2008, an engine plant was added to the Alliston complex, making 4-cylinder engines for the Civic. In 2009, Ridgeline production ended at Alliston and was moved in Lincoln, AL. On December 16, 2009, Plant 2 began production of the Acura ZDX. In 2011, the CSX ended production. On January 23, 2012, Plant 2 began production of the CR-V. On March 28, 2013, the MDX ended production at Alliston and was moved in Lincoln, AL. The ZDX also ended production in 2013 and was discontinued. Civic sedan production at Plant 2 ended in 2015 with the 9th gen. Civic (the 10th gen. was only made at Plant 1). Plant 2 now focused solely on CR-V production. In 2022, Plant 2 began production of the CR-V Hybrid. In 2024, Plant 1 began production of the Civic Hybrid sedan. Over 10 million vehicles have been produced at Alliston. Past models: Honda Accord 4-d sedan 1987-1988, Civic 3-d hatchback 1988-2000, Civic Si 3-d hatchback 1989-1995, Civic 2-d coupe 1993-1995, 2006-2020, Civic Si 2-d coupe 2006-2015, 2017-2020 Odyssey 1999-2004, Pilot 2003-2007, Ridgeline 2006-2009, Acura EL 1997-2005 (Canada only), Acura CSX 2006-2011 (Canada only), Acura MDX 2001-2013, ZDX 2010-2013, Honda LaGreat (For export: 1999-2004), Honda MDX (For export: 2003-2006), Honda MR-V (For export: 2003-2005) Former Canadian production facilities VINNameCity/provinceOpened/ClosedProducts BuiltComments6CAMI AutomotiveIngersoll, Ontario1989/2009 (end of Suzuki production & ownership of plant)Suzuki Swift 1991, 1993-2001, Suzuki Sidekick 1990-1998, Suzuki Vitara 1999-2004, Suzuki XL7 2007-2009, Geo Metro 1990-1997, Chevrolet Metro 1998-2001, Pontiac Firefly (Canada only) (1991, 1994-2001), Geo Tracker 1990-1997, Chevrolet Tracker 1998-2004, Asuna Sunrunner (Canada only) (1992-1993), Pontiac Sunrunner (Canada only) (1994-1998), Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2022, Pontiac Torrent 2006-2009, GMC Terrain 2010-2017Originally, a 50/50 joint venture between GM and Suzuki called CAMI Automotive, Inc. CAMI originally stood for Canadian Automotive Manufacturing Inc. Began production in April 1989 on the SUV line (Tracker) and in November 1989 on the car line (Metro). In the 1st gen., only Metro hatchbacks were made at CAMI. The convertible was always imported from Japan. Only the Suzuki Swift 3-d hatchback was made at CAMI; 1st gen. 5-d hatchbacks and 4-d sedans were all imported from Japan. 4-door versions of the Suzuki Sidekick began to be made at CAMI for 1994. In 1994, the 2nd gen. 1995 Geo Metro and its twin, the Suzuki Swift, began production at CAMI. For 1996, the Geo Tracker added a 4-door version, which was made by CAMI. The 1996-1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport, which had a 1.8-liter engine and a slightly different appearance, was not built by CAMI. For 1998, GM eliminated Geo and the Geo Metro and Tracker became Chevrolet Metro and Tracker. In 1998, the 2nd gen. 1999 Chevrolet Tracker and its twin, the Suzuki Vitara, began production at CAMI. The Suzuki Grand Vitara was not built by CAMI. On April 26, 2001, CAMI ended car production as the Chevrolet Metro and Suzuki Swift ended production. After that, only SUVs were produced. On January 27, 2004, the Suzuki-developed Chevrolet Tracker and Suzuki Vitara ended production. On February 20, 2004, CAMI began production of the GM-developed Chevrolet Equinox. On August 2, 2005, CAMI began production of the Pontiac Torrent, a sister model of the 1st gen. Chevrolet Equinox. In August 2006, CAMI began production of the Suzuki XL7, based on the same GM Theta architecture as the Equinox & Torrent. This was the first Suzuki built at CAMI since the Vitara ended production in January 2004. In May 2009, CAMI ended production of the 1st gen. Chevrolet Equinox and the Pontiac Torrent. On May 25, 2009, CAMI began production of the 2nd gen. Chevrolet Equinox followed by its new sister model, the GMC Terrain, on August 10. In May 2009, Suzuki produced its last vehicle at the CAMI plant, an XL7. In December 2009, GM bought Suzuki's share of the plant. In 2011, the sale of Suzuki's half of CAMI to GM was completed and CAMI Automotive, Inc. was renamed GM CAMI Assembly. Since 2011, GM has continued to operate the CAMI plant as a 100% owned factory. Since Suzuki ended production at CAMI, GM continued to produce the GMC Terrain through July 2017 and the Chevy Equinox through April 28, 2022 at the CAMI plant. The 3rd gen. Chevy Equinox began production on January 9, 2017 alongside production of the 2nd gen. Equinox and 1st gen. Terrain, both of which ended production in July 2017. Both the Equinox and Terrain have since been moved to Mexico and since December 5, 2022, CAMI has produced BrightDrop electric delivery vans for GM.BHyundai Auto CanadaBromont, Quebec1989/1993Hyundai Sonata 1990-1994Hyundai's first plant in North America. A deal with Chrysler to supply a rebadged Sonata from Bromont to sell under the Eagle brand was cancelled before it ever started. Launched production in February 1989. Stamping plant added in November 1990. Ended production in September 1993. A plan to switch production to the Elantra never got off the ground. A wheel plant, in Newmarket, Ontario also closed at the same time. Hyundai later sold the Bromont plant site. In 1996, some of the production equipment from Bromont was shipped to Hyundai's then-new plant in India near Chennai and helped to launch the Indian plant.3 (in pos. 7 of VIN 1975-1980 & pos. 11 of VIN 1981-on), 8 (in pos. 7 of VIN 1967-1974 140 series)Volvo Halifax AssemblyHalifax, Nova Scotia1967/1987Volvo 140 series 1968-1974, 240 series 1975-1988Located on Pier 9 in Halifax. Replaced a previous plant located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Dartmouth plant was Volvo's 1st plant in Canada, Volvo's first wholly owned plant outside Sweden, and the first non-North American owned automobile assembly plant in North America since before World War II. The Dartmouth plant was leased from Atlantic Sugar Refineries and was a converted former sugar refinery. The Dartmouth plant opened in June 1963 and first built the Volvo "Amazon" 122 S as the Volvo Canadian. Dartmouth later also built the Volvo "Amazon" 123 GT as the Volvo Canadian GT as well as some PV544 models. The Volvo Canadian, based on the 122 S, was built as a 2-d, 4-d, and a wagon. In 1967, production moved to the larger plant at Pier 9 in Halifax. The Pier 9 plant was officially opened on April 14th, 1967. The Pier 9 plant was Volvo's 2nd plant in Canada. Both plants assembled vehicles from complete knock-down (CKD) kits shipped from Sweden. Production ended in early October 1987 with the 1988 240 series. 240 production then ended in Canada and switched to imports while the Pier 9 plant was replaced by the new Bayers Lake plant, which opened in December 1987 to build the 740.3Volvo Halifax Assembly- Bayers Lake Assembly PlantHalifax, Nova Scotia1987/1998Volvo 740 1988-1992, 940 1991-1995, 850 1996-1997, S70/V70 1998-1999Located in Bayers Lake Business Park in Halifax. Replaced a previous plant located on Pier 9 in Halifax. This was Volvo's 3rd plant in Canada. Plant assembled vehicles from complete knock-down (CKD) kits shipped from Sweden. Production began in late December 1987 with the 740. Production of the 940 began in 1990. 740 production ended in 1992 while 940 production ended in 1995. The plant was then converted to build the 850 for 1996. The 850 sedan and wagon were updated into the S70 sedan and V70 wagon for 1998. Production ended on December 18, 1998. Last vehicle produced was a 1999 S70. Current Mexican production facilities VINNameCity/stateOpenedCurrent ProductsCommentsMTMMBCTijuana, Baja California2004Toyota Tacoma 2005-In September 2004, began making truck beds for Tacoma pickups. In December 2004, began making Tacoma pickups. TTMMGTApaseo el Grande, Guanajuato2019Toyota Tacoma 2020-Began production in December 2019.MHonda de México- Celaya Automobile and Engine PlantCelaya, Guanajuato2014Honda HR-V 2016-, Acura ADX 2025-Celaya is Honda's second automobile plant in Mexico after the El Salto plant. Celaya also makes 4-cylinder engines for the models it builds. Engine production began in 2013 with the 1.5L I4 for the Fit. Celaya now makes the 2.0L engine for the 2nd gen. HR-V. A plant next door makes CVT transmissions since 2015. Celaya began vehicle production on February 22, 2014 with the Fit. HR-V began production in 2015. The Fit ended production in 2020 and was discontinued in North America. The Acura ADX began production in 2025 and is the first Acura built in Mexico. Past models: Honda Fit 2015-2020LNissan Mexicana- A1 plantAguascalientes city, Aguascalientes state1992Nissan March [K13] 2012- (N/A in US & Can.), Versa [N19] 2026- (not sold in US & Canada), Kicks [P16] 2025- Began production on November 12, 1992. Located next to Nissan's engine plant in Aguascalientes, which began production in 1983. Nissan's newer A2 plant in Aguascalientes is located 4 miles away. Took over all North American Sentra production beginning with the 5th gen. 2000 model until the 7th gen. 2013 model. Began production of the Renault Clio on November 15, 2001. On March 4, 2002, began production of the Nissan Platina, a rebadged Renault Symbol. The Mexican market Tiida is the same as the US & Canadian first gen. Versa. Began production of the Nissan March for the Mexican market and export to Latin America in March 2011. The March was exported to Canada as the Micra for the 2015-2019 model years. The V-Drive is a continuation of the 2nd gen. Versa (N17) sold alongside the 3rd gen. Versa (N18). The Kicks Play is a continuation of the 1st gen. Kicks (P15) sold alongside the 2nd gen. Kicks (P16). The A1 plant has produced over 7.7 million vehicles. Past models: Nissan Sentra 1994-2019, Tsubame [Y10] 1993-2001 (not sold in US & Canada), Platina 2002-2010 (not sold in US & Canada), Tiida [C11] 2007-2011 (not sold in US & Canada), V-Drive [N17] 2020-2024 (not sold in US & Canada), Versa [C11] 2007-2012, Versa [N17] 2012-2019, Versa [N18] 2020-2025, Versa Note [E12] 2014-2019, Micra [K13] 2015-2019 (Canada only), Kicks [P15] 2018-2024, Kicks Play [P15] 2025, Renault Clio 2002-2009 (not sold in US & Canada)YNissan Mexicana- A2 plantAguascalientes city, Aguascalientes state2013Nissan Sentra 2014-Began production on November 12, 2013. Located 4 miles away from Nissan's A1 plant in Aguascalientes. Took over all North American Sentra production beginning with the 8th gen. 2020 model. The A2 plant has produced over 1.8 million vehicles.KNissan Mexicana- Cuernavaca plantCivac (Ciudad Industrial del Valle de Cuernavaca), Jiutepec city, Morelos state1966Nissan NP300 [D23] 2016- (not sold in US & Canada), Frontier [D23] 2021- (not sold in US & Canada), Versa 2012- , Nissan's first wholly owned plant outside Japan. Began production on May 12, 1966. Production of the 520 pickup, based on the 410-series Bluebird, began in 1967. Line 2 launched production in 1975 and makes pickup trucks, beginning with the 620. In 1978, an engine plant was added but this is no longer in operation. Exports began in 1972 with the 620 pickup. The NV200 van was built on Line 1, as was its twin, the Chevrolet City Express. The NV200, City Express, and some Versas ('12 5-d, '14 & '17-'18 4-d) were the only vehicles made at the Cuernavaca plant to be sold in the US. With the facelift for 2021, the NP300 became Regular Cab only while the NP300 Frontier, renamed as Frontier, became Double Cab (a.k.a. Crew Cab) only. Cuernavaca has built over 6.5 million vehicles. Cuernavaca is slated to close by March 2026. Past models: Datsun Bluebird (410/510), 160J (710), 160J/180J/Samurai (A10), 520 pickup, 620 pickup, Datsun/Nissan 720 pickup (1980-1992), Nissan Tsuru [B11] (1984-1987), Tsuru II [B12] (1988-1991), Tsuru [B13] (1992-2017), Tsuru Samurai [B11] (1985-1987), Ninja Turbo [B11] (1987), Hikari [B12] (1988-1992), Sentra Classic [B12] (Canada: 1991-1993), Lucino [B14] 1996-2000, Tiida [C11] (2007-2018), V-Drive [N17] 2020-2025 (not sold in US & Canada), Tsubame [Y10] 1993-2001, Pickup [D21] (1993-2008), NP300/NP300 Frontier [D22] (2008-2015), NP300 Frontier [D23] (2016-2020), Ichi Van [C120] (1987-1994), NV200 [M20] (2013-2021), Chevrolet City Express (2015-2018), Renault Scenic (2001-2004), Renault Alaskan (only for export) (2017-2020)F (Infiniti), W (Mercedes)COMPASAguascalientes city, Aguascalientes state2017Infiniti QX50 2019-2025, Infiniti QX55 2022-2025, Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class 2020-2026COMPAS is a 50/50 joint venture between Nissan and Daimler AG (renamed Mercedes-Benz Group in February 2022). The COMPAS plant is part of the same complex as the A2 plant and is at the southern end of the property. The joint venture was formed to build both Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz models. Infiniti production began in November 2017 with the QX50. Mercedes production began in September 2018 with the A-Class sedan. This was followed by the GLB-Class in 2019. In 2020, Mercedes ended A-Class production at COMPAS and shifted its production back to Germany. The QX50 was joined by the QX55 in 2021. Infiniti production ended in November 2025. Mercedes production will end in May 2026. The plant will then close. Past models: Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan 2019-2020M (Mazda), Y (Toyota)Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation (MMVO)Salamanca, Guanajuato2014Mazda 3 2014-, Mazda 2 2015- (not sold in US & Can.), CX-30 2020-, CX-3 2023- (not sold in US & Canada)Mazda de Mexico Vehicle Operation was originally a 70/30 joint venture between Mazda and Sumitomo Corp. In March 2017, Mazda increased its share to 75%, which reduced Sumitomo to 25%. On November 30, 2020, Mazda agreed to buy out Sumitomo and, effective at the end of March 2021, MMVO became 100% owned by Mazda. Began production on January 7, 2014 with the Mazda 3. In October 2014, began production of the Mazda 2 hatchback. The sedan version of the Mazda 2 was added in 2018 for the Mexican 2019 model year. Production for Toyota began in June 2015 and ended in 2020. MMVO built both 4-d & 5-d versions of the 3rd gen. Mazda3 but only builds 4-d versions of the 4th gen. Mazda 3 because the 4th gen. 5-d was moved to Japan to make room for the CX-30. In September 2019, CX-30 production began. In October 2022, CX-3 production began. MMVO also produces engines onsite (SKYACTIV-G 1.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0, and SKYACTIV-G 2.5). Engine machining began on October 21, 2014. In 2020, vehicle production surpassed 1 million units. Past models: US market: Scion iA 2016, Toyota Yaris iA 2017-2018, Yaris sedan 2019-2020, Yaris hatchback 2020. Canadian market: Toyota Yaris sedan 2016-2020, Yaris hatchback 2020. Mexican market: Toyota Yaris R 2016-2020. EKia Motors Manufacturing Mexico [KMMX]Pesquería, Nuevo León2016Kia K3 2024- (not sold in US & Can.), K4 4-d 2025-, K4 5-d 2026-, Hyundai Tucson 2025-In May 2016, began production of the Kia Forte. In January 2017, added production of the Kia Rio followed later in the year by the Hyundai Accent. The Accent ended production at KMMX in 2022 and was discontinued in North America. The Kia Rio was discontinued in the US and Canada after 2023 but in Mexico, it was replaced by the K3 for 2024. The Kia Forte was replaced by the K4 for 2025. In August 2024, production of the Hyundai Tucson was added for export to the US. Mexican-built Tucsons are not sold in Mexico as Mexico sources the swb version of the Tucson from the Czech Republic for sale in Mexico, while the version built in Mexico is the lwb version of the Tucson sold in the US and Canada. Due to new US tariffs on imports, Hyundai shifted US-market Tucson production from Mexico to HMMA in the US and moved Canadian-market Tucson production from HMMA to Mexico in April 2025. KMMX has produced over 2 million vehicles. Past models: Kia Forte 4-d 2017-2024, Forte5 2017-18, Rio 2018-2023, Hyundai Accent 2018-2022MVolkswagen de México - Puebla plantPuebla (city), Puebla state1967VW Jetta (Mexico: 1987-, US: 1989-), Tiguan 2018-, Taos 2022-Began production on October 23, 1967 with the Beetle, known in Mexico as the VW Sedan. VW exported the Beetle to Europe from 1978-1985. On May 15, 1981, the 20 millionth Beetle rolled off the assembly line in Puebla. On June 23, 1992, the 21 millionth Beetle rolled off the line in Puebla. In October 1970, began production of the Combi (T2 Microbus). From 1973, the cargo van version called the Volkswagen Panel was added. In 1988, a luxury variant, the Volkswagen Caravelle, was added. T2 production finally ended in Mexico in 1994. In November 1970, began production of the Safari (Type 181). On March 7, 1973, exports of the Safari to the US began. In The US, the VW Safari were sold as the VW Thing from 1973-1974. These were the first Mexican-built vehicles to be sold in the US. Safari production continued through 1980, though military-spec Type 181 production continued through 1983. In 1974, began production of the Brasilia, an air-cooled, rear-engine 3-d hatchback developed by VW do Brazil. The Brasilia ended production in 1982. In 1976, began production of the VW Hormiga, a small, fwd, light-duty flatbed truck. Production ended in 1978. In 1977, began production of the 1st gen. Golf, sold as the VW Caribe in Mexico. In April 1981, began production of the 1st gen. Jetta, sold as the VW Atlantic in Mexico. Puebla also started making water-cooled engines in April 1981. In December 1984, began production of the B2 Passat, sold as the VW Corsar in Mexico. The Corsar ended production in 1988. The 2nd gen. Golf and Jetta were sold in Mexico under their global names and launched in 1987 with the Golf beginning production in March 1987 and the Jetta in May 1987. In October 1988, VW began producing the Golf and Jetta for export to the US and Canada for the 1989 model year, marking Puebla's first exports to the US since 1974. In the first half of 1995, Puebla began production of the Derby and the Cabrio, the convertible version of the 3rd gen. Golf. Derby ended production in Puebla in 1997 while the Cabrio ended production in Puebla in 2002 and was replaced by the New Beetle convertible for 2003. On October 1, 1997, began production of the New Beetle, which was produced exclusively in Puebla for global markets. Puebla stopped producing the Golf in 1999 in order to make more room for New Beetle production. Golfs began to be imported from Brazil for 2000. On July 30, 2003, production of the classic Beetle (Sedan) finally ended in Puebla, the last factory in the world to still build the original Beetle. In July 2010, production of the New Beetle ended. In July 2011, production of the 3rd gen. Beetle began in Puebla, again the only production site in the world for this model. On July 10, 2019, production of the 3rd gen. Beetle ended. The 5th gen. Jetta was sold in Mexico as the Bora. Beginning with the 5th generation, the Jetta was no longer produced in Europe and Puebla became the main production site. The wagon variant of the 5th gen. Golf/Jetta was only built in Puebla, beginning in the 1st half of 2007. What is sometimes referred to as the 6th gen. Golf/Jetta wagon is actually a facelifted 5th gen. made to look similar to the 6th gen. and it was still only built in Puebla. On January 14, 2014, production began of the 7th gen. Golf. The 7th gen. Golf wagon was again only made in Puebla. The 2nd gen. Tiguan began production in 2017, in LWB form. The LWB version, known in Europe as Tiguan Allspace, is produced in Puebla for all markets except China. The Taos began production in October 2020, replacing the Golf on Puebla's assembly lines. The 3rd gen. Tiguan began production in December 2024. In 2004, Brazilian-developed VW commercial trucks and buses began to be assembled in Puebla in a small warehouse next to the main plant. The VW Worker truck and Volksbus bus chassis were assembled. In 2010, VW truck and bus production moved to a MAN plant in Queretaro. Puebla has built over 14 million vehicles. Past models: VW Beetle (Sedan) (Mexico: 1968-2003, Europe: 1978-1985), Combi (Mexico: 1971-1994), Safari (Mexico: 1971-1980), Thing (US: 1973-1974), Brasilia (Mexico: 1975-82), Hormiga (Mexico: 1976-78), Caribe (Mexico: 1977-1987), Atlantic (Mexico: 1981-87), Corsar (Mexico: 1985-1988), Golf Mk2/3 (Mexico: 1987-1999, US: 1989-1999), Golf Mk7 (US: 2015-2021), Derby (Mexico: 1995-1997), Cabrio (US: 1996-2002), New Beetle 1998-2010, Beetle (Mk3) 2012-2019, Jetta Sportwagen (US: 2009-2014), Golf Sportwagen (US: 2015-2019), Golf Alltrack (US: 2017-2019), Golf Variant (Europe: 2007-2020), City Jetta (Canada: 2007-2009), Clasico (Mexico: 2011-2015), Bora (Mexico: 2006-2010), Tiguan Allspace (Europe: 2018-2024), Worker, Volksbus (Mexico: 2004-2010)2Audi MexicoSan José Chiapa, Puebla state2016Audi Q5/SQ5 2018-, Audi Q5/SQ5 Sportback 2021-Audi's first plant in North America. The plant is 1.5 miles above sea level and is about 43 miles away from sister brand VW's plant in Puebla city. On September 30, 2016, Audi Mexico began production with the 2nd generation Q5 for the 2018 model year. On February 8, 2020, Audi Mexico began production of the Q5 Sportback. In November 2024, Audi Mexico began production of the 3rd generation 2025 Q5. Audi Mexico has produced over 1 million vehicles. 8BMW SLPSan Luis Potosí (city), San Luis Potosí state2019BMW 3-series sedan 2019- (330i '19-, 330i xDrive '19-, M340i 2020-, M340i xDrive 2021-, 330e 2021-2024, 330e xDrive 2021-2024), 2-series coupe 2022-, M2 2023-Began production in April 2019 with the 3-series sedan. In August 2020, added production of the 330e plug-in hybrid for the 2021 model year. Beginning with the 2023 model year, the US market started sourcing all 3-series sedans except for the M3 from Mexico. In September 2021, added production of the 2-series coupe. In December 2022, added production of the M2 coupe, the first BMW M model made in Mexico. The G42 2-series coupe & G87 M2 coupe are made exclusively in Mexico for all markets. Former Mexican production facilities VINNameCity/stateOpened/ClosedProducts BuiltCommentsGHonda de Mexico - El Salto Automobile PlantEl Salto, Jalisco1995/2020 (end of Honda automobile production)Honda Accord 1996-2007, CR-V 2008-2016, HR-V 2017-2020Automobile plant was added next to a Honda Motorcycle plant, which began production in March 1988. Automobile production began in November 1995 with the Accord. In fall 2007, production switched to the CR-V. In 2017, CR-V production ended at El Salto and was transferred to Greensburg, IN while El Salto switched to producing the HR-V, supplementing production at the newer Celaya plant. In 2020, HR-V production ended at El Salto and was consolidated at the Celaya plant. This was the end of automobile production at El Salto, which since then has made service parts for older model vehicles as well as motorcycles and water pumps. Power Products production began in December 2015.