The Ford Ranger ranked first in American University Kogod School of Business’s 2020 “Made in America Auto Index,” Autoblog reported on September 18, 2020.
The index scores vehicles on factors such as USA and Canadian parts content, where a vehicle is assembled, where the automaker is headquartered and where its profits go.
2020 results
- The Ranger scored 85. Seventy percent of its parts come from the USA or Canada.
- The Chevrolet Camaro with an automatic transmission was second with 83 points.
- The Chevrolet Corvette, built in Bowling Green, Kentucky, tied for third with 82, along with gas versions of the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon.
- The Dodge Grand Caravan had the most USA and Canadian parts at 74%, but placed 22nd because FCA is headquartered in Amsterdam.
- Among automakers, General Motors led total domestic content at 70.6%, ahead of Ford at 67.6% and FCA at 64.1%.
FAQ
Which vehicle ranked first?
The Ford Ranger, with a score of 85.
Who publishes the index?
American University’s Kogod School of Business.
Which automaker led domestic content?
General Motors, at 70.6%.
Source & credit
Source: Autoblog, September 18, 2020: “Ford Ranger tops Kogod Made in America index”.