Toyota's $532 million expansion in San Antonio is to build drivetrains

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The parts are currently made by a supplier outside Texas, but Toyota has declined to identify it or its location. It says the move will make it more efficient.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. said Friday a $531.7 million expansion of its San Antonio plant is to make parts for drivetrains, which connect a vehicle’s transmission to its driving axles. The parts are currently made by a third-party supplier outside the state. The expansion was previously announced.

Toyota begins producing 2022 Tundra at San Antonio plant Toyota said Friday it has invested $4.7 billion in the plant, which produced more than 181,000 vehicles last year. Beyond direct employees, Toyota suppliers, which operate on its 2,000-acre campus, employ about 5,800 people. The automaker hasn’t said when it intends to begin the drivetrain expansion.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. SATX Susann Kazunas Jenna Saucedo-Herrera Ron Nirenberg Greater San Antonio Texas U.S. Alabama Huntsville South Side Tundra Sequoia

 

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