The concept of a truly American-made car has evolved significantly due to global supply chains and international partnerships. Today, determining a vehicle's domestic content involves analyzing assembly location, parts sourcing, and component manufacturing.

According to Cars.com's 2024 American-Made Index, here are the top 10 most American-made vehicles:

1. Tesla Model Y

• Assembly: Fremont, CA & Austin, TX
• Ranks highest for domestic content and U.S. manufacturing

2. Honda Passport

• Assembly: Lincoln, AL
• High percentage of U.S.-made components

3. Volkswagen ID.4

• Assembly: Chattanooga, TN
• Recently shifted production from Europe to U.S.

4. Tesla Model S

• Assembly: Fremont, CA
• Contains 85% U.S./Canadian parts

5. Honda Odyssey

• Assembly: Lincoln, AL
• Shares platform with other U.S.-made Hondas

6. Honda Ridgeline

• Assembly: Lincoln, AL
• Most American-made pickup truck

7. Toyota Camry

• Assembly: Georgetown, KY
• 90% domestic content

8. Jeep Gladiator

• Assembly: Toledo, OH
• Traditional American brand maintaining domestic production

9. Tesla Model X

• Assembly: Fremont, CA
• Built in former GM/Toyota facility

10. Lexus TX

• Assembly: Princeton, IN
• Newest model to achieve high domestic content rating

The American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) requires manufacturers to report:

• U.S./Canadian parts content percentage
• Engine origin
• Transmission origin
• Final assembly location

Economic Impact of U.S. Auto Manufacturing:

• Contributes $1 trillion annually to economy
• Supports 9.6 million American jobs
• Generates $105 billion in yearly exports
• Creates 10.5 supporting roles for each direct manufacturing job
• Produces $3.45 in economic value for every $1 in manufacturing

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