AutomobilesJapanese automaker is accelerating North American productionToyota's site in San Antonio, Texas. The Japanese automaker aims to build a new vehicle assembly plant there, aiming for operation in 2030. (Toyota Motor)AZUSA KAWAKAMIMay 15, 2026 12:26 JSTWASHINGTON -- Toyota Motor plans to spend $2 billion on building a new vehicle assembly plant in Texas that it aims to open in 2030, according to a document the Japanese auto giant has filed with the government of the U.S. state.