Honda Confirms Next-Gen Ridgeline Pickup, CR-V Leads US Sales
Honda Motor confirmed on July 23, 2026 that a next-generation Ridgeline pickup truck will be produced in the US following a temporary production stoppage later this year at its Alabama plant. The future of the midsize truck had been uncertain due to California emissions regulations. Production is expected to resume within two years, likely in 2028. Honda aims to increase the vehicle's ruggedness and capability, though executives declined to comment on whether it will shift to a traditional body-on-frame design. Ridgeline sales were down about 3% in the first half of 2026, with annual sales between 41,000 and 52,000 units since 2021, compared to over 270,000 Toyota Tacomas sold in 2025. Meanwhile, Honda's CR-V compact crossover led US auto sales for the first half of 2026 for the first time ever, with sales up roughly 6% year-over-year, as Ford F-Series and Toyota RAV4 faced production bottlenecks.
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