# Honda Motor Co will discontinue gasoline vehicle production at one of its four plants in China.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-17 · Japan Today*

## Key points

- Honda will stop gasoline vehicle production at its Guangzhou Automobile Group joint venture plant in China.
- Honda is considering ending gasoline vehicle production at its Dongfeng Motor Corp joint venture plant.
- Honda aims to cut its annual gasoline vehicle capacity in China from 960,000 units.
- Honda expects to post a net loss for the year ending March 2026, its first since 1957.
- Honda's China vehicle sales dropped for 26 straight months, with March figures far below 2021 levels.

**Companies:** Honda Motor Co, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co, Dongfeng Motor Corp, BYD Co
**Countries:** China, Japan

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