[Honda to Strengthen Hybrid Vehicle Production in the US] Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced on May 23 that it would strengthen hybrid vehicle (HV) production at its plant in Indiana, located in the Midwestern US. The plant currently produces HV models and gasoline-powered vehicles of the most-traded car models, the "Civic" and the SUV "CR-V". According to Honda, approximately 247,000 vehicles were produced in 2024, with 60% being HV models. The company plans to increase the proportion of HV models in response to market demand.