Toyota Motor has requested permission to construct a new vehicle assembly facility at its current Texas manufacturing site, with approximately $2 billion in planned investment, according to regulatory documents.
The proposed San Antonio project, which has been given the code name “Project Orca,” is scheduled to break ground by late 2026, with vehicle manufacturing expected to commence in 2030, based on documents submitted to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
The automaker’s investment plan allocates $1.05 billion toward building construction and facility enhancements, while $950 million will go toward purchasing machinery and equipment.
The expansion is projected to generate 2,000 new employment opportunities between 2028 and 2030.
“We regularly evaluate our manufacturing footprint to ensure we remain competitive and aligned with customer demand. This reflects our long-term commitment of investing in the North American region, local manufacturing/jobs, and suppliers,” Toyota said in a statement to Reuters.
