Honda is considering Ohio as a possible location for its next US auto assembly plant, according to a report, though the company has not confirmed any site decision.

The report, first carried by The Business Journals, indicates the Japanese automaker has looked at land in the state for a potential new manufacturing facility. Honda already operates significant operations in Ohio, including assembly plants in Marysville and East Liberty, an engine plant in Anna, and a transmission facility in Russells Point.

A new assembly plant would mark Honda's first greenfield auto plant in the United States since it opened its facility in Lincoln, Alabama, in 2001. The company has since expanded existing sites rather than building new ones.

Ohio's existing Honda footprint employs roughly 15,000 people, making it one of the largest Japanese employers in the state. Any new facility would likely add thousands of jobs, though no employment figures have been disclosed.

The company has not commented publicly on the report. Honda has said previously it plans to expand US production capacity, driven by demand for its models and a push to build more vehicles locally.

Ohio has landed several major manufacturing investments in recent years, including Intel's chip fabs near Columbus and a Honda-LG Energy Solution battery plant in Fayette County. State officials have pursued auto sector investment aggressively.

No timeline, investment amount, or specific site has been confirmed. Honda's decision could hinge on state incentives, workforce availability, and logistics considerations.

What to watch: whether Honda confirms the site choice, when the company files for permits or land purchases, and how state incentive packages shape the final decision.