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The 10 most American cars, trucks and SUVs you can buy in 2018

Labor Day is chock-a-block with new car sales. Here's a list of the vehicles with the most US-built content for 2018.

Emme Hall
I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the Baja 1000. I have won the Rebelle Rally, seven-day navigational challenge, twice and I am the only driver to compete in an EV, the Rivian R1T.
Emme Hall
2019 Jeep Cherokee
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The most American-made cars on the market

According to Cars.com, these are the 10 cars, trucks and SUVs with the most American-sourced parts, built in the United States.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
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No. 1 Jeep Cherokee

Built in Belvidere, Illinois and heavily updated for 2019, the Jeep Cherokee competes in the popular compact SUV class.

A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is available with 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

2019 Jeep Cherokee
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No. 1 Jeep Cherokee

If off-roading is your jam, the 4x4-only Trailhawk trim comes with a 1-inch lift, a locking rear differential and skid plates.

2019 Honda Odyssey
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No. 2 Honda Odyssey

The Lincoln, Alabama-built Honda Odyssey is one of America's longest-running minivan nameplates. It was fully redesigned for the 2018 model year.

2019 Honda Odyssey
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No. 2 Honda Odyssey

Every Odyssey uses a 3.5-liter V6 engine, with either a 9- or 10-speed automatic transmission depending on trim.

2017 Honda Ridgeline
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No. 3 Honda Ridgeline

The Lincoln, Alabama-built Ridgeline is available with all-wheel drive, with drive-mode parameters for Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand. Its 3.5-liter V6 engine puts out 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque.

2017 Honda Ridgeline
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No. 3 Honda Ridgeline

The lockable storage compartment in the bed is perfect for hiding away larger valuables or filling with ice for a cooler on the go.

2018 Ford Taurus
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No. 4 Ford Taurus

Sure, this Chicago, Illinois-built Ford sedan's platform is really old, but it's available with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6, good for 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.

2018 Ford Taurus
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No. 4 Ford Taurus

The excellent Sync3 infotainment system is available, as is adaptive cruise control.

2019 Chevrolet Volt
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No. 5 Chevrolet Volt

The 2019 Volt will run for 53 miles in pure-EV mode, then the gasoline-powered range extender kicks in, giving this Detroit, Michigan-built car an all-in range of 420 miles.

2019 Chevrolet Volt
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No. 5 Chevrolet Volt

Chevy has added more tech to the Volt for 2019, with things like adaptive cruise control, an updated pedestrian alert system and a digital rear-view camera. 

The car will also sound its horn when you're filling the tires and the desired pressure has been reached. 

2019 Honda Pilot
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No. 6 Honda Pilot

The third-generation Honda Pilot gets a host of updates for the 2019 model year, but a majority of the changes have to do with tech, like a new eight-inch touchscreen that now includes a volume knob.

2019 Honda Pilot
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No. 6 Honda Pilot

With 280 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque, the Lincoln, Alabama-built Pilot's 3.5-liter V6 moves the 4,319-pound SUV with respectable authority. 

2019 Acura MDX Advance
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No. 7 Acura MDX

If you want to buy an American-made Acura MDX, you won't be able to get the Sport Hybrid model. Only the conventional 3.5-liter V6 models are made stateside -- in East Liberty, Ohio. 

2019 Acura MDX Advance
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No. 7 Acura MDX

All MDX trims come standard with the AcuraWatch driver-assistive technologies, including forward collision warning, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control. 

2018 Ford Explorer
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No. 8 Ford Explorer

The Chicago, Illinois-built Explorer's base 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 290 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. 

Also available is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6, producing a healthy 365 horsepower and 350 pound-feet and an I4 turbo 2.3-liter unit, good for 280 horsepower and 310 pound-feet.

2018 Ford Explorer
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No. 8 Ford Explorer

The Ford Explorer is available with seating for six or seven passengers. The second and third rows of seats fold flat to accommodate as much as 81.7 cubic feet of cargo.

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel
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No. 9 Ford F-150

The F-150 is the best-selling truck in America. Built in Claycomo, Missouri and Dearborn, Michigan, this pickup received a new 3.0-liter diesel engine option for 2018.

The diesel powerplant adds $4,000 to the $41,015 starting price of the Lariat and above trims.

2018 Ford F-150 Diesel
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No. 9 Ford F-150

The F-150 diesel is ideal for towing. 

Optional adaptive cruise control can apply brakes to both the truck and a trailer, keeping you at a set distance behind a lead vehicle.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
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No. 10 Chevrolet Corvette

Pictured here is the Corvette Grand Sport, built in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Using the driveline of the standard Corvette Stingray, but borrowing the beefier body and chassis of the high-end Z06, it offers track-car handling without the Z06's insane amount of power.

2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
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No. 10 Chevrolet Corvette

The Grand Sport relies on the standard Corvette Stingray engine: General Motors' 6.2-liter LT1 V8 putting out 460 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. 

That's plenty of hustle for most sports car drivers.

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