Toyota Commits $912 Million to U.S. Plants for Hybrid Vehicle Production Expansion

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. has announced a significant capital injection of 912 million U.S. dollars earmarked for upgrading five of its manufacturing facilities across the United States. This strategic move is a direct response to the sustained and growing consumer appetite for hybrid vehicles throughout the region. The funds are specifically designated to substantially boost the output of critical hybrid components, including engines, transmissions, and rear-motor stators, alongside establishing new assembly lines for hybrid-electric versions of the Corolla.

This latest initiative marks the initial concrete deployment of funds from Toyota's broader commitment, revealed on November 13th, to invest up to 10 billion dollars into its American operations over the next five years. As a result of these targeted enhancements, approximately 252 new positions are set to be created within the domestic manufacturing sector. This investment strongly reinforces Toyota's foundational philosophy of 'building where we sell,' a principle already evident in the fact that North American plants currently assemble roughly 76 percent of all vehicles sold by the company in the U.S.

The allocation of this capital demonstrates a calculated approach to fortifying the localized supply chain. The Buffalo, West Virginia plant is slated to receive the lion's share, totaling 453 million dollars. This funding will enable the commencement of assembly for sixth-generation four-cylinder hybrid engines and transmissions, with production scheduled to kick off in 2027, adding 80 jobs in the process. Georgetown, Kentucky, home to the world's largest Toyota manufacturing site, will receive 204.4 million dollars to establish a new machining line for hybrid engines, also slated for a 2027 launch. This facility already plays a crucial role in producing the Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid models.

Further distribution of funds targets key areas of growth. The Blue Spring, Mississippi plant, which currently employs 2,400 individuals, has been allocated 125 million dollars to introduce the first U.S. assembly line for the hybrid-electric Corolla. Meanwhile, the Jackson, Tennessee facility will receive 71.4 million dollars to scale up the production of hybrid transmission casings and engine blocks, a move expected to generate 33 new roles. Finally, the Troy, Missouri operation will utilize 57.1 million dollars to install a new production line specifically for hybrid cylinder heads, securing 57 additional jobs.

These substantial investments underscore Toyota's 'multi-pathway approach to powertrains,' ensuring customers have access to a diverse range of sustainable mobility solutions. Data from Motor Intelligence confirms Toyota's continued dominance in the U.S. hybrid market, holding over a 51 percent share as of the third quarter of 2025. This financial push follows the recent activation of Toyota’s first battery manufacturing plant outside of Japan—Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC)—a massive 13.9 billion dollar undertaking that commenced production in November 2025.