JAMA Members’ U.S. Presence
JAMA Members are Integral to the U.S. Economy and their Communities
Models of Workforce Development
Japanese-brand automakers’ intentional and sustained workforce development efforts have helped advance the U.S. advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors in a variety of ways. These efforts go beyond retraining and impact every level of the talent pipeline ensuring current, prospective, and future workers are well prepared for the job at hand. By building on decades of experience and commitment to U.S. workers, Japanese-brand automakers’ are helping boost U.S. competitiveness and the broader economy.
Partners In Community
In communities all across the United States in ways large and small, Japanese-brand automakers have continued to find ways to engage with and support the places they call home. Whether it’s a canned food drive, a local river clean up, or a charity fun run, JAMA members have spent decades forming relationships and building meaningful connections across cultures and across generations. Being good corporate citizens and community partners is not just a point of pride but an integral part of all Japanese-brand automakers.
Leaders in Innovation
Innovative products start with innovative people. For over 50 years, Japanese-brand automakers have led by example through investing in researching, designing, and developing highly innovative products here in the U.S. This effort not only allows for Japanese-brand automakers to build the kinds of high-quality products U.S consumers demand but also helps boost U.S. competitiveness through creative partnerships with educational institutions, research organizations, and even the government.
Models of Workforce Development
Japanese-brand automakers’ intentional and sustained workforce development efforts have helped advance the U.S. advanced manufacturing and automotive sectors in a variety of ways. These efforts go beyond retraining and impact every level of the talent pipeline ensuring current, prospective, and future workers are well prepared for the job at hand. By building on decades of experience and commitment to U.S. workers, Japanese-brand automakers’ are helping boost U.S. competitiveness and the broader economy.
Partners In Community
In communities all across the United States in ways large and small, Japanese-brand automakers have continued to find ways to engage with and support the places they call home. Whether it’s a canned food drive, a local river clean up, or a charity fun run, JAMA members have spent decades forming relationships and building meaningful connections across cultures and across generations. Being good corporate citizens and community partners is not just a point of pride but an integral part of all Japanese-brand automakers.
Leaders in Innovation
Innovative products start with innovative people. For over 50 years, Japanese-brand automakers have led by example through investing in researching, designing, and developing highly innovative products here in the U.S. This effort not only allows for Japanese-brand automakers to build the kinds of high-quality products U.S consumers demand but also helps boost U.S. competitiveness through creative partnerships with educational institutions, research organizations, and even the government.
Japanese-brand Automakers' U.S. Production Timeline

Honda Vehicle Plant

Nissan Vehicle Plant

Honda Engine Plant

Toyota Vehicle Plant

Subaru Vehicle Plant

Honda Vehicle Plant

Toyota Engine Plant

Honda Transmission Plant

Nissan Engine Plant

Toyota Engine Plant

Toyota Vehicle Plant

Honda Vehicle & Engine Plant

Toyota Engine Plant

Nissan Vehicle Plant

Honda Transmission Plant

Toyota Vehicle Plant

Hino Vehicle Plant

Honda Vehicle Plant

Toyota Vehicle Plant

Lexus Launches First U.S. Production

Performance Manufacturing Center (Honda)

Hino Vehicle Plant Relocates

Mazda Toyota Vehicle Plant

Toyota Battery Plant

Honda-LG Energy Joint Venture Battery Facility
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