Audi's first U.S. assembly plant in Georgia
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Audi, the luxury brand of Volkswagen Group, announced on October 27, 2026 that it will invest $4 billion in its first U.S. factory, to be built at the Middle Georgia Mega Site in Peach County near Macon, Georgia. Construction is slated to begin in 2027, with the first U.S.-built vehicles produced in the early 2030s. The plant will assemble premium SUVs for North America, with annual capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles, and is expected to create around 4,500 jobs. Audi said the plant will reduce its exposure to trade and currency risks. No further regulatory steps are reported.
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- Supply Chain DiveAudi to invest $4B in first U.S. assembly plant in Georgia
Audi, Volkswagen Group's luxury brand, announced it will invest $4 billion in its first U.S. factory, at the Middle Georgia Mega Site in Peach County near Macon, Georgia, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and the first U.S.-built vehicles produced in the early 2030s. The plant will assemble premium SUVs for North America with annual capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles and is expected to create around 4,500 jobs. Audi said the plant will reduce its exposure to trade and currency risks, such as the 15% tariff on European auto imports to the U.S.
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