AutomobilesHonda plans China factory expansion to make 120,000 more EVs
$462m investment in Guangzhou will boost automaker's Chinese capacity 10%
A Honda dealership in Guangzhou: The automaker will boost production of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in China. (Photo by Takashi Kawakami)
TAKASHI KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer
August 18, 2021 23:34 JST
GUANGZHOU -- Honda Motor plans to ramp up its capacity to build electric cars and other so-called new-energy vehicles in China, Nikkei has learned, as the Japanese automaker aims to catch up with rivals in this segment of the world's largest auto market.