Toyota has announced a US$1 billion (c. £870m) investment across its Kentucky and Indiana operations.
The announcement is part of Toyota’s November 2025 commitment to invest up to $10bn (c. £8.7bn) in its US plants over the next five years.
This includes investing $800m (c. £596m into its Tokyo Kentucky facility to improve electrification by preparing the plant for its second battery electric vehicle.
Reportedly, the investment will enable the plant to increase capacity for the assembly of the Camry and RAV4.
Toyota Indiana: $200m (c. £149m) to increase capacity for the Grand Highlander SUV.
Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, said: “Kentucky changed for the better 40 years ago when Toyota chose to make Georgetown its New Kentucky Home, and I am proud to say that partnership and success continues today as we celebrate this remarkable milestone together.
“Toyota Kentucky is Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing plant in the world, producing over 14 million vehicles since its doors opened and benefiting Kentuckians through good jobs and a strong economy.
“We are grateful to our great Toyota partners and look forward to building on years of success for generations to come.”
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