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title: "Yamaha to halt Georgia side-by-side production despite record profits"
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description: "Yamaha will cease side-by-side production in Georgia after 2026, shifting manufacturing to external partners. This decision coincides with record first-half profits driven by strong motorcycle sales and favorable exchange rates. Approximately 300 jobs globally are affected as the company reallocates resources toward ATVs, golf cars, and watercraft to enhance profitability."
datetime: "2026-08-10T11:43:53.000Z"
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# Yamaha to halt Georgia side-by-side production despite record profits

Major production shift: Yamaha will stop making side-by-sides in Newnan, Georgia after 2026, moving production to outside partners while keeping the product line alive. Record profits posted: The decision comes as Yamaha reports its highest-ever first-half revenue and profit, driven by strong motorcycle sales and favorable exchange rates. Jobs and focus change: About 300 jobs worldwide will be affected as Yamaha shifts resources toward ATVs, golf cars, and watercraft to boost profitability.

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