What cars does America make?

 

America makes a wide range of cars, from iconic muscle cars to cutting-edge EVs, rugged trucks, and luxury vehicles. Here’s a breakdown by brand and category of the major cars made in the USA:

Major American Car Brands & Their Popular Models:

1. Ford

• Famous for: Trucks, muscle cars, and now EVs
• Popular models:
  • F-150 – Best-selling truck in America
  • Mustang – Classic muscle car
  • Explorer / Escape / Bronco – SUVs
  • Maverick – Compact hybrid truck
  • Mustang Mach-E – Electric SUV

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2. Chevrolet (Chevy) – GM

• Famous for: Muscle cars, trucks, budget-friendly models
• Popular models:
  • Silverado – Big, tough pickup
  • Camaro – Muscle car
  • Corvette – American sports car icon
  • Equinox / Traverse / Tahoe – SUVs
  • Bolt EV / EUV – Affordable electric cars

3. Dodge (Stellantis)

• Famous for: Muscle cars, bold styling
• Popular models:
  • Charger / Challenger – Classic American muscle
  • Durango – Mid-size SUV
  • Hornet – Sporty compact crossover

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4. Jeep (Stellantis)

• Famous for: Off-road capability, ruggedness
• Popular models:
  • Wrangler – Off-road icon
  • Grand Cherokee / Cherokee – Popular SUVs
  • Gladiator – Off-road pickup
  • Compass / Renegade – Compact SUVs

5. RAM (Stellantis)

• Famous for: Trucks
• Popular models:
  • RAM 1500 / 2500 – Big trucks with luxury trims and serious towing

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6. Tesla

• Famous for: Electric vehicles, tech innovation
• Popular models:
  • Model 3 / Model Y – Affordable EVs
  • Model S / Model X – High-end electric sedans and SUVs
  • Cybertruck – Futuristic electric pickup

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7. GMC (GM)

• Famous for: Premium trucks and SUVs
• Popular models:
  • Sierra – Silverado’s upscale cousin
  • Yukon – Large luxury SUV
  • Hummer EV – All-electric off-roader

8. Cadillac (GM)

• Famous for: American luxury
• Popular models:
  • Escalade – Iconic luxury SUV
  • CT5 / CT4 – Sedans
  • Lyriq – Luxury electric SUV

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Honorable Mentions (American Brands or Built in USA):

• Lucid Motors – Luxury EV startup (Lucid Air)
• Rivian – Adventure-focused EVs (R1T truck, R1S SUV)
• Bollinger, Fisker, Canoo – Up-and-coming EV brands

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Foreign Brands with U.S. Production:

Cars like the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, BMW X5, and Volkswagen Atlas are also made in American factories—even though they’re not American