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USA Today
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
The 99 most American cars, trucks and SUVs you can buy
For two decades now, the number-crunchers at have leveraged data from the American Automobile Labeling Act along with that of myriad different sources to generate the American Made Index, which this year includes 99 entries. It's a list, in order, of every car and truck model that's at least partially assembled in the U.S., ranked by content from most to least American Made*, based on a 100-point scale (with top finishers typically separated by fractions of a point). This year's tariff landscape has amped up the pertinence of the American Made Index. Here, we break down the highlights, and as the tariff landscape continually changes, simply know that models ranked highest on this list should be impacted the least. *Per the AALA, a part made in Canada counts the same as one made in the USA. Tesla still on top As it has since 2021, Tesla claims the top spot, but in a surprise move, last year's no.-21-ranked Tesla Model 3 surpassed the three-year, list-topping Model Y, owing to changes in battery sourcing. And this year — as it did in 2023 — Tesla locked in the top four spots on the list. Detroit's Big Three hold 36 spots GM holds 15 spots on the list, Ford 13, and Stellantis has just eight — but its two Jeeps rank higher than all Ford and GM models. notes that 50 percent of all vehicles sold in 2025 are imported. Jeep Gladiator highest-ranking Big-Three nameplate Rising from number eight to number five this year, the Toledo-born Jeep Gladiator ranks seven spots ahead of its Wrangler sibling, which is still six spots ahead of the next closest Big Three finisher: the Chevrolet Colorado at no. 19. Top-ranked Ford at No. 22 Ford's advertising would have you believe it is the most American brand — and maybe it is, when considering metrics like number of hourly autoworkers, vehicles built here, etc. But by the American-Made Index rules, the electric Ford F-150 Lightning is the brand's highest-ranking model at number 22. At least that's up from no. 31, where the Mustang ranked as Ford's highest in 2024 (this year that pony falls to no. 56). Biggest climber and loser Sourcing the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid's engine from the U.S. instead of Brazil and Japan vaulted that model up from no. 66 to no. 18. Meanwhile, sourcing changes in the opposite direction saw the brand's RAV4 Hybrid fall to the very bottom of the list, dropping from no. 65 to no. 99. Highest domestic content New to the list this year were the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and EV9 electric SUVs, many of which are now being built in Georgia. And the EV6 came in with 80 percent U.S./Canada domestic parts content. Michigan builds the most American models The Motor Cities of the Mitten State assemble 15 vehicles on the list — more than any other state. This helps rank the Midwest quite highly, though the number of most American cars hailing from southern states has increased 17 percent since 2020. Double the number of EVs Last year, five EVs made the list, but as battery and assembly plants come online in the U.S. to boost content, that number has swelled to 11 in 2025 — though it's notable that the Cadillac Lyriq's domestic content plunged from 62 percent last year (ranking it no. 71) to 11 percent this year (landing it in 98th). What this list can't tell you This is all about the people assembling the parts and the geographic source of the components themselves — it says nothing about where the profits from these sales end up. It also doesn't give any credit for foreign-assembled cars with high U.S.-Canadian parts content (like, perhaps, the Mexican-made Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport or Mach-E). The most American cars, trucks and SUVs you can buy: We'll be interested to see how this list grows and changes as a result of tariff pressure to onshore production of vehicles and components in the years to come. Photos by manufacturer
Motor Trend
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
The 99 Most American Cars, Trucks, and SUVs You Can Buy
For two decades now, the number-crunchers at have leveraged data from the American Automobile Labeling Act along with that of myriad different sources to generate the American Made Index, which this year includes 99 entries. It's a list, in order, of every car and truck model that's at least partially assembled in the U.S., ranked by content from most to least American Made*, based on a 100-point scale (with top finishers typically separated by fractions of a point). This year's tariff landscape has amped up the pertinence of the American Made Index. Here, we break down the highlights, and as the tariff landscape continually changes, simply know that models ranked highest on this list should be impacted the least. AI Quick Summary The American Made Index by ranks 99 car models assembled in the U.S. by domestic content. Tesla tops the list, with the Model 3 ranked highest. Jeep leads Detroit brands, while tariff changes influence rankings. Michigan produces the most models, and EVs on the list have doubled. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next *Per the AALA, a part made in Canada counts the same as one made in the USA.
Axios
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
The most American-made vehicles come from Tesla, foreign brands
Some of the most "American-made" vehicles you can buy carry foreign nameplates, per a new survey, underscoring the complexity of the global auto industry. Why it matters: The report, now in its 20th year, is more relevant than ever, landing amid rising geopolitical tensions over trade and tariffs. Where vehicles are assembled — and where their parts come from — is driving consumer behavior, for both patriotic and pocketbook reasons, they found. The big picture: In a recent survey of shoppers, more than half say they've accelerated their vehicle purchase timeline to avoid tariff-driven price hikes. 51% say tariffs have influenced them to seek out American-made vehicles. "Patriotism is a perk, but cost consciousness is the driving force," the company said in a press release. By the numbers: Tesla continues to produce the most made-in-America vehicles for the fourth consecutive year, according to the survey. The rest of the Top 10 are primarily foreign brands (Honda, Kia and Volkswagen). The only "American" brand that qualified for the Top 10 is the Jeep Gladiator pickup truck, which is produced by Stellantis, a multinational carmaker based in the Netherlands. International automakers account for 67 of the 99 qualifying vehicles in the American Made Index. How it works: uses a proprietary formula that includes a weighted assessment of each vehicle's location of assembly, origin of their parts and local employment counts. "American-made" parts include those manufactured in the U.S. or Canada, under a 1994 content labeling law passed by Congress. What they're saying:"You have to look past the badge on the hood," Patrick Masterson, lead researcher for American-Made Index, tells Axios. "Auto manufacturing is complicated." The intrigue: Alabama produces more "American-made" vehicles than even Michigan, Indiana or Ohio, states normally associated with the U.S. auto industry. Alabama has four big factories producing a variety of models: Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Honda and a Toyota-Mazda joint venture. The intrigue: The survey comes one day after Ford Motor aired a spicy new TV commercial touting its commitment to U.S. manufacturing, and criticizing competitors for outsourcing. Yes, but: Ford's highest-ranking vehicle on the list is No. 22, the Ford F-150 Lightning, which has only 45% U.S. content, Masterson said. Here are the Top 10 Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model Y Tesla Model S Tesla Model X Jeep Gladiator Kia EV6 Honda Ridgeline Honda Odyssey Honda Passport Volkswagen ID.4
