Is Honda closing in Swindon?

Swindon’s Honda factory will close its doors for the final time today – after 36 years in operation. The factory normally produces 160,000 cars every year, with 3,000 employees from the local area helping to keep the production line running. Now just 200 will be staying on to help decommission the 370-acre site.

Why is Honda leaving Swindon?

Honda said the closure, announced in 2019, was due to global changes in the car industry and the need to launch electric vehicles. It will be handed over in spring 2022 and the logistics firm has pledged to make a £700m investment to regenerate the site in Wiltshire.

What will happen to Honda Swindon?

Honda announced the closure of its Swindon plant in February 2019, stating that the move came as it attempts to accelerate its electrification strategy “in light of the unprecedented changes” affecting the automotive sector. The OEM has denied that the move came as a result of Brexit.

Who bought Honda Swindon?

Panattoni
Vehicle production facility sold to logistics company, which promises £700m investment. Honda has sold its factory in Swindon to logistics company Panattoni, which is promising to invest more than £700 million in the site.

Why Honda is shutting down?

The closure is part of an effort by the automaker to restructure its vehicle manufacturing operations that has been underway since 2017. The shutdown of the Mooka plant is linked to a move by automakers to cut back on engine development as they are racing to electrify vehicles.

Is Honda closing down?

Suttons City Honda in New South Wales is one of the first retailers to announce closure and it recently sent out the following email to consumers, thanking them for their time with the company. In an email seen by Gizmodo Australia, Honda said it is making changes to its business operations and dealer network.

What cars are made at Honda Swindon?

Today, the 10th generation of the Honda Civic has been unveiled at the company’s UK manufacturing base in Swindon, with production of the car underway and the first units already landing in North America.

Is Honda affected by chip shortage?

Honda Motor Co. will suspend production at some plants in the U.S. and Canada next week as the pandemic, a chip shortage and severe winter weather have affected its supply chain, a company spokesperson said. Honda made 1.45 million vehicles in North America last year, down 20 per cent from 2019.

Are Honda pulling out of Australia?

Honda decides to close some dealerships “The restructure of our network will include new and different retail and service centres around Australia, with between 90-95 Honda Centres forming our new national network,” a Honda Australia spokesperson told Gizmodo Australia via email.

Who is the CEO of Honda Australia?

Hiroyuki Shimizu (Apr 1, 2017–)
Honda Australia/CEO
People. Hiroyuki Shimizu is the (Managing Director and CEO) with effect from 1 April 2017. Mr Shimizu served as Director and Vice President, Honda Automobile (Thailand) in his last assignment. Stephen Collins’ current role is Director of Honda Australia, a position he has held since October 2012.

Is Honda Marysville shutting down?

MARYSVILLE, Ohio (WSYX) — Purchasing a new car in the near future may be problem, especially if you want a Honda. The company is temporarily shutting down production at most of its North American plants next week due to a lack of semi-conductors.

Is Honda still selling cars in Australia?

Honda has flicked the switch and moved to an agency model in Australia. The change came into force this morning (July 1, 2021), and has been described as “probably the biggest change” in the brand’s history Down Under. The brand will sell cars through at 90 locations called Honda Centres, managed by 47 owners.