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06/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/23/2026 06:01

Honda Tops All Brands with Five Vehicles in Top 10 of Cars.com 2026 American-Made Index

June 23, 2026 - MARYSVILLE, Ohio
  • Commitment to U.S. production gives Honda half of the top 10 vehicles in 2026 index
  • Honda also has the most top 10 vehicles in 21-year history of the Cars.com American-Made Index
  • Alabama Auto Plant has made more top 10 vehicles in the history of the award than any other auto plant in America, including three Honda models in 2026 with Ridgeline, Odyssey and Passport
  • Honda Accord, America's best-selling car over the past 50 years and American-Made for more than 40 years, returns to the top 10 as the highest-ranking gas-powered car
  • Honda and Acura models also led all automakers with seven vehicles in the top 20, more than any other domestic or international brand

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

  • More than 62% of the Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. in 2025 were made in America - the second-highest percentage of any full-line automaker.
  • Honda has built automobiles in America for over 40 years, operating eight automobile and engine plants in the U.S. in Ohio, Indiana, Alabama and Georgia.
  • Honda automotive R&D operations in the U.S. are responsible for the creation of over 36 Honda and Acura cars and light trucks
  • Honda has produced more than 33 million cars and light trucks in the U.S. over the last 40 years.
  • In 2025, Honda purchased over $33.7 billion in parts and materials from U.S. suppliers to produce Honda and Acura vehicles.

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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