Honda Canada to retool Alliston, Ont. plant for expanded hybrid production

Honda Canada is retooling its manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ontario to increase production of hybrid-electric and gasoline-powered vehicles. The company, in collaboration with the Canadian governments, is investing $166 million to upgrade the plant, with $867 million in total funding dedicated to improving quality, efficiency and manufacturing flexibility.

The financial boost will enable Honda to maintain its 4,000-strong Canadian workforce and support increased auto production in Canada. In May, Honda had announced plans to launch 15 new hybrid models globally by 2030, with North America expected to be the main market for many of them. In the same month, Honda suspended indefinitely its plans for a $15 billion electric vehicle complex, which was projected to create 1,000 manufacturing jobs in Alliston.

This Reuters report, first published on November 9, 2026, was originally written by The Canadian Press.