**The American Made Index: A Closer Look at the Top 10 Cars**

**Introduction**
In the automotive industry, Tesla and Honda are leading the way in the American Made Index, with three entries each in the top ten. Volkswagen’s ID.4 also makes a significant impact due to increased American content. Surprisingly, 14 out of the top 20 most American cars are from Japanese manufacturers.

**American-Built Cars: How American Are They?**
As concerns grow over Chinese influence in the global automotive market and President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act mandates sourcing materials to qualify for tax breaks, the question of how American American-built cars truly are becomes more relevant than ever.

**Top 10 Most American Cars**
The latest American Made Index reveals that only four out of the top ten most American cars are from American manufacturers. Japanese brands dominate the list, with Volkswagen being the only European manufacturer in the top 10. Notably, 14 out of the top 20 most American vehicles are from Japanese manufacturers.

**Tesla Takes the Lead**
For the third consecutive year, Tesla secures the top spot with the Model Y. Other Tesla models, including the Model S and Model X, also make it to the top ten. Jeep is the only other US manufacturer represented in the list with the Gladiator.

**Honda and Toyota Join the Race**
Honda matches Tesla’s success with three Alabama-built models in the top ten. Toyota’s Camry and Lexus TX also secure positions in the top rankings.

**The Study Criteria**
The American Made Index by Cars.com considers five main criteria: assembly location, parts content, engine origin, transmission origin, and U.S. manufacturing workforce. This study is crucial for consumers who prioritize American content and labor in their domestic-built vehicles.

**Volkswagen’s ID.4 Climbs Up**
Thanks to increased US and Canadian parts content, Volkswagen’s ID.4 rises to third place in the rankings. It is the only American-made car by a European manufacturer to feature in the top 70.

**Notable Imports**
Some surprising imports from all-American brands include Ford Maverick, Bronco Sport, and Mustang Mach-E manufactured in Mexico. General Motors’ Buick Encore GX and Envista models are made in South Korea.

**Variants and Origins**
While some models are predominantly produced in the US, not every unit originates domestically. Variants of Honda Civic, BMW X3, and Genesis GV70 may come from different locations worldwide.

**Conclusion**
The American Made Index sheds light on the true extent of American content in domestic-built vehicles. With a mix of American and foreign manufacturers in the top rankings, it’s essential for consumers to understand where their cars come from.