Honda Stopping Production of Ridgeline Until 2028 Due to Emissions Rules

Honda will halt Ridgeline production at its Lincoln, Alabama plant in Q4 due to emissions rules, with a heavily refreshed variant slated to resume in Q3 2028. Sales of the unibody pickup rose 6.7% last year but have fallen 4.2% through April, including a 15.7% drop in the most recent month. The refreshed Ridgeline will keep a unibody layout while adding exterior updates and an improved six-cylinder engine. Honda faces California air-quality mandates that require fuel-efficiency improvements on multiple models, underscoring why the Ridgeline’s production pause aligns with broader regulatory pressure in the market.