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2 Apr 19

Are American cars truly American?

Only three of the top 10 most American made cars are actually American, according to information from the US federal government.

Based on data from the American Automobile Labeling Act (AALA) which measures the percentage of US/Canada combined parts for cars being marketed in the United States, six are Japanese, one is German and three are American, Car & Driver magazine reported.

Here is the breakdown.
 

1. Dodge Grand Caravan
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 76%
Final Assembly: Windsor, Ontario (Canada)
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.


2019 Dodge Grand Caravan, most American made car! (source: Dodge)
 
2. Honda Odyssey
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 75%
Final Assembly: Lincoln, Alabama
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

3. Honda Ridgeline
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 75%
Final Assembly: Lincoln, Alabama
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

4. Jeep Wrangler (JK)
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 74%
Final Assembly: Toledo, Ohio
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

5. Jeep Cherokee
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 72%
Final Assembly: Belvidere, Illinois
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

6. Acura MDX
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 70%
Final Assembly: East Liberty, Ohio, or Lincoln, Alabama
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

7. Acura TLX
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 70%
Final Assembly: Marysville, Ohio
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

8. Honda Civic Coupe
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 70%
Final Assembly: Alliston, Ontario (Canada)
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

9. Honda Pilot
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 70%
Final Assembly: Lincoln, Alabama
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.

10. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan
AALA U.S./Canada parts content: 70%
Final Assembly: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Engine Origin: U.S.
Transmission Origin: U.S.
Authored by: Daniel Bland