Why do the most-American autos come from international manufacturers?

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Episode: 280
Broadcast date: June 23, 2025
Visitor: Patrick Masterson
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(Present Notes)
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First Phase
Jill and Tom opened up the present by clarifying a degree made final week. Certainly, the one Mercedes-Benz wagon supplied on the market within the U.S. is the “All-Terrain” variant of the midsize E-class. Tom famous comparable wagon providing limitations within the Volvo, Audi, and BMW lineups.
The hosts additionally chatted briefly about Ram’s prolonged powertrain guarantee which takes impact for the 2026 mannequin 12 months. Hear in to listen to how the brand new safety plan, mixed with the newly out there Hemi engine, may spark gross sales for the truck maker.
Nonetheless within the fist phase, Jill evaluations the Cadillac Optiq electrical compact crossover.
Second Phase
Within the second phase Jill and Tom welcome Patrick Masterson of Vehicles.com. Patrick shared findings discovered within the Vehicles 2025 American Made Index. Which autos are the “most American?” Hear in for particulars.
Quiz
Within the final phase Jill is subjected to Tom’s “Honda CR-V Hybrid or Not?” quiz. Jill wrapped up the present discussing an aged acquaintance’s troubling dealership expertise.
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Mercedes-Benz E450 All-Terrain
Vehicles.com Made-in-America Index
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