Although all modern cars include imported components, some models stand out for having a higher percentage of locally produced parts.
Donald Trump proposed tariff measures and tax benefits with the aim of promoting the manufacture of vehicles on American soil. Although all modern cars include imported components, some models stand out for having a higher percentage of locally produced parts.
What vehicles are produced in the United States?
According to him American-Made Index prepared by Cars.comhe Tesla Model and He heads the ranking of the most “American” cars for the third consecutive year. Other Tesla models, such as Model s and the Model xthey also appear on the list, manufactured in the Fremont plant, California. In turn, the Volkswagen ID.4assembled in chattanooga, Tennessee, and several Honda models such as Passport, Odyssey and Ridgeline Produced in Lincoln, Alabama, reinforce the industrial presence in the country.
Other cars highlighted by its local manufacture are the Toyota Camry (Georgetown, Kentucky), el Jeep Gladiator (Toledo, Ohio) and the Lexus Tx (Princeton, Indiana). For its part, the index Kogod Made in Americawhich also considers the origin of the engine, the transmission and the total content of national pieces, positioned the Tesla Model 3 Long Range and al Model and Long Range Like leaders, with 87.5% of American content.
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The best -selling car in the United States
He American car market He continues to show a clear preference for trucks and SUV. According to JD Power, Kelley Blue Book and Motor Intelligence, in August 2024 there was a 6% increase in sales compared to the same month of the previous year. Labor Day promotions and inventory improvement played a key role in this rebound.
During that month, More than one million new vehicles were sold. He Ford F-Series It remained the best selling model, with 65,408 units marketed in August and 481,154 So far this year, although with a decrease of 6.5% compared to 2023. They were followed by the Chevrolet Silveradohe Honda CR-V (with a remarkable increase in sales), the TOYOTA RAV4he Tesla Model and and the Toyota Camrywhich surprised with a rise of 44.8% in sales during that month.
Local production, direct impact on the price
Choosing assembled vehicles in the United States could help counteract the effect of new proposed tariffs, reducing logistics and fiscal costs. This makes cars locally produced into a more competitive option for consumers.
When performing repairs or maintenance, opting for original parts is key to maintaining the performance and safety of the vehicle.
These pieces usually come with official packaging, serial number and are made with more durability materials. Generic alternatives, although cheaper, can cause mechanical failures, affect the performance of the car and are not usually covered by guarantee.
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