Bel Air Honda

It's no secret Honda is hurting from shortages in parts and subsequent changes to production levels. However, such grim circumstances are consuming so much of the media's attention they're actually keeping exciting news of expansion seemingly under wraps.

The Big H is, in fact, planning to sink $97 million into its LINCOLN, Alabama facility to make upgrades necessary for imminent luxury SUV production. That's right, the Honda facility in LINCOLN is planning to add production of the Acura (Honda's luxury arm) MDX in 2013. Installation and testing of new equipment are expected to be finalized…

Honda is expanding its facility in Alabama. They plan to invest $94 million dollars, creating 20 new jobs at a facility in the LINCOLN area. Although Honda didn't explain reasons behind the expansion, sales of the Honda Pilot, built in LINCOLN, has been on the rise. Catch one for a test drive at Bel Air Honda - 1800 Bel Air Rd. in Fallston, MD.

The Japanese automaker said the work will include installing new equipment. The project will increase production capacity, said Mark Morrison, a spokesman for the LINCOLN, Ala. plant. Honda added that it expects production schedules to be…