06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 06:01
Honda led all automakers in the Cars.com 2026 American-Made Index® with five Honda and Acura vehicles ranked in the top 10, including the Honda Passport SUV, Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan, and Acura MDX SUV - with the Honda Accord, the first automobile Honda built in America in November 1982, returning to the top 10 in this, its 50th anniversary year.
Based on its longstanding commitment to build products close to the customer, using domestic and globally made parts, Honda has more top 10-ranked models than any automaker over the 21-year history of the Cars.com American-Made Index®. 57 Honda and Acura models have been in the top 10 since 2006, with the next highest ranked automaker totaling 53 vehicles.
In addition, the Honda Alabama Auto Plant, the exclusive production home to the Passport, Ridgeline, Odyssey and Pilot, has produced more vehicles in the top 10 of the Cars.com American-Made Index than any other plant over the 21-year history of the index.
"Year after year, Honda continues to earn recognition as one of the most American-made automotive brands, reflecting our deep investment in local manufacturing, a strong domestic supply base and the talented associates who bring our vehicles to life each day," said Jun Jayaraman, senior vice president of the Manufacturing Management Center, Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC. "This commitment to build products close to our customers ensures we consistently deliver safe, reliable, high-quality and affordable vehicles that meet the needs of our customers across America."
All-Time Number of Top 10 Vehicles by Automakers in Cars.com American-Made-Index 2006-2026
|
Rank |
Automaker |
Number of Vehicles in Top 10 |
|
1 |
Honda |
57 |
|
2 |
General Motors |
53 |
|
3 |
Toyota |
40 |
|
4 |
Ford |
31 |
|
5 |
Tesla |
22 |
|
6 |
Stellantis |
18 |
|
7 |
Volkswagen |
3 |
|
8 |
Hyundai |
1 |
Honda and Acura Models in Cars.com Top 20
Honda also led all automakers with seven vehicles ranked in the top 20 of the Cars.com American-Made Index®, three more than any competitor. The Acura RDX, Integra, MDX and Honda Accord are produced exclusively in Ohio, while five top 20 vehicles - Honda Passport, Ridgeline and Odyssey, and the Acura MDX and RDX - were designed and developed+ by Honda engineers in the United States.
Following are the Honda and Acura models in the top 20 of the American-Made Index®:
|
Model |
Vehicle Production |
Engine Production |
Transmission Production |
|
5. Honda Ridgeline + |
Lincoln, Alabama |
Lincoln, Alabama |
Gray Court, South Carolina |
|
6. Honda Odyssey + |
Lincoln, Alabama |
Lincoln, Alabama |
Tallapoosa, Georgia |
|
8. Honda Accord |
Marysville, Ohio |
Anna, Ohio |
Russells Point, Ohio |
|
9. Acura MDX + |
East Liberty, Ohio |
Anna, Ohio |
Tallapoosa, Georgia |
|
10. Honda Passport + |
Lincoln, Alabama |
Lincoln, Alabama |
Tallapoosa, Georgia |
|
16. Acura RDX + |
East Liberty, Ohio |
Anna, Ohio |
Tallapoosa, Georgia |
|
18. Acura Integra |
Marysville, Ohio |
Anna, Ohio |
Russells Point, Ohio |
Honda U.S. Auto Manufacturing Quick Facts
About the Cars.com American-Made Index®
Cars.com criteria for the American-Made Index include location of final assembly; percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts; country of origin for available engines; country of origin for available transmissions; and U.S. manufacturing employees relative to the automaker's footprint. More information about the Cars.com 2026 American-Made Index can be found at Cars.com/AMI.
Honda in America
Honda started operations in the United States with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. in 1959. Today, Honda employs over 30,000 associates in America engaged in the development, manufacturing, sales and service support of Honda and Acura automobiles, Honda power equipment, Honda powersports products and the HondaJet advanced light jet.
Based on its longstanding commitment to build products close to the customer, Honda operates 12 major U.S. manufacturing facilities, working with 665 U.S. OEM suppliers to produce a diverse range of Honda products using domestic and globally made parts. Honda has built automobiles in America for over 40 years, and in 2025, more than 62% of all Honda and Acura automobiles sold in the U.S. were produced in America.
Honda also conducts research and development activities at 21 facilities in America where it fully designs, develops and engineers many of the products the company manufactures in America. Honda and Acura high-performance racing programs are also conducted in America including the design and development of powertrain, chassis, electronics, and performance parts, as well as technical and race support.
Learn more with the Honda Digital FactBook.
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