07/20/2026
Honda Tops All Brands with Five Vehicles in Top 10 of Cars.com 2026 American-Made Index
June 24, 2026
American Honda led all automakers in the Cars.com 2026 American-Made Index® with five Acura and Honda vehicles ranked in the top 10, including the Acura MDX SUV, Honda Passport SUV, Ridgeline pickup, Odyssey minivan, 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, American 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.”
