Toyota Pours $3.6B Into New Texas Plant, Creating 2K Jobs

The new facility, located in San Antonio, will assemble the Tacoma pickup truck, a model currently built in Tijuana, Mexico. Production is expected to begin in 2025, with the plant also handling the assembly of truck beds and other components.

Toyota said the investment will bring its total capital commitment to Texas to nearly $6 billion over the past two decades. The company's existing San Antonio plant, which builds the Tundra full-size pickup, employs about 3,200 workers and will add the new jobs as part of the expansion.

The move aligns with Toyota's broader strategy to localize production in key markets and reduce supply chain risks. The company has been shifting more manufacturing to the United States in recent years, citing trade policy uncertainty and the need for closer proximity to its North American customer base.

Texas officials welcomed the announcement, highlighting the state's business-friendly climate and infrastructure. The project is expected to generate additional indirect employment in the region, though no specific figures were provided.