Tesla took the top four spots in Cars.com’s 18th annual “American-Made Index,” released on June 21, 2023, Axios reported.
The 2023 top 10
- 1. Tesla Model Y
- 2. Tesla Model 3
- 3. Tesla Model X
- 4. Tesla Model S
- 5. Honda Passport
- 6. Volkswagen ID.4
- 7. Honda Odyssey
- 8. Acura MDX
- 9. Honda Ridgeline
- 10. Acura RDX
How the index works
Vehicles must be assembled in the USA to qualify. Cars.com then ranks them on where engines, transmissions and other parts come from and on the U.S. workforce behind them. General Motors had the most vehicles in the top 100. Even so, NHTSA’s American Automobile Labeling Act data showed no 2023 model-year vehicle is made entirely in the USA.
“Everything has something that’s not made in the United States.”
Aaron Bragman, Detroit bureau chief, Cars.com
FAQ
Which car ranked first?
The Tesla Model Y.
What is required to qualify?
The vehicle must be assembled in the USA, then it is ranked on parts origin and U.S. labor.
Is any car 100% USA-made?
No. NHTSA data showed no 2023 model-year vehicle is made entirely in the USA.
Source & credit
Source: Axios, June 21, 2023: “Tesla leads the list of the most American-made cars in 2023”.