American-made cars are vehicles that have their final assembly completed in the United States. Many major automakers produce cars in the U.S., including American brands like Ford, Chevrolet, Tesla, and Jeep, as well as foreign brands that assemble vehicles domestically such as Honda, Toyota, BMW, and Volkswagen
. Examples of American-made cars in 2025 include:
- Tesla models: Model 3, Model Y, Cybertruck, Model S, Model X (assembled in California and Texas)
- Ford models: Mustang, F-150, Bronco, Explorer, Escape, Expedition (assembled in Michigan, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri)
- Chevrolet models: Corvette, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban (assembled in Kentucky, Michigan, Texas, Missouri)
- Jeep models: Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer (assembled in Ohio, Michigan)
- Honda models: Accord, Civic, CR-V, Passport, Pilot, Ridgeline, Odyssey (assembled in Ohio, Indiana, Alabama)
- Toyota models: Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander, Sequoia, Tundra (assembled in Kentucky, Mississippi, Indiana, Texas, Alabama)
- Other brands with U.S. assembly include Subaru Outback and Crosstrek (Indiana), BMW X series (South Carolina), Hyundai Elantra and Sonata (Alabama), and Volkswagen ID.4 (Tennessee)
Top American-made cars by U.S. content percentage include:
Rank| Model| U.S. & Canada Content
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1| Tesla Model 3 Performance| 87.5%
2| Tesla Model Y Long Range| 85%
4| Ford Mustang GT| 80%
5| Honda Passport AWD| 76.5%
6| Jeep Wrangler Rubicon| 76%
7| Volkswagen ID.4 AWD| 75.5%
This shows a mix of traditional American manufacturers and some foreign brands with significant U.S. production
. In summary, American-made cars are defined by their final assembly location in the U.S., and many popular models from both domestic and international brands qualify. They are produced in various U.S. plants across multiple states, reflecting a diverse and robust automotive manufacturing presence in America
