Honda Confirms Next-Generation Ridgeline Pickup, Teases New American-Built Model
Honda Motor confirmed on July 23, 2026, that a next-generation Ridgeline midsize pickup truck will be produced in the U.S. following a temporary production stoppage later this year at its Alabama plant. The future of the Ridgeline had been uncertain due to reports of a production pause linked to California emissions regulations. Assembly is expected to return to the facility within two years, likely in 2028. Honda's vice president of auto sales, Lance Woelfer, stated the goal is to serve loyal customers while increasing the vehicle's ruggedness and capability, though he declined to specify if it will shift to a body-on-frame design. Meanwhile, Honda's CR-V compact crossover led U.S. auto sales through the first half of 2026 for the first time ever, with sales up about 6% year-over-year, as competitors like the Ford F-Series and Toyota RAV4 faced production bottlenecks.
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