Wow.....

"For the 2013 model year, just 14 models had domestic-parts content above 75%, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In the 2012 model year, 20 cars met that threshold; in 2011, it was 30"

14 vehicles made in the USA had 75% "domestic content".

Why didn't they list the other 4?

What about the other pickups?

Do you call them "global" pickups since they don't count as American made?

Who needs to import "global pickups" when they are already here.

@Lou

The other four weren't included because it's not a list of vehicle by parts content alone. It's a top 10 list of parts content weighted against production and manufacturing numbers.

As an example, the C6 Corvette has 75% domestic parts content, same as the Camry and F150. However, it sells in such a small volume and has so few American workers building them (only 514 vs many thousands for F150/Camry), that it gets weighted poorly in the index. Therefore, it fails to make the top 10.

On parts content alone, the Toyota Avalon is actually the winner, with 85% domestic parts. Again though, it's ranked poorly as it doesn't sell well and they don't make a lot.

If you want to know how all the other half-ton pickups are doing, you can infer that they either have less than 75% DPC or final assembly doesn't take place in the US. Otherwise, their sales numbers are high enough that they would have likely been on the list.

@Lou & others - This is how comparisons should be done! TAKE NOTE.

Toyota Tundra comparison against Ford F150 by Kevin Kerth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZskaKDSj40

Kevin Kerth provides a competitive comparison with the 2013 Toyota Tundra against the 2013 Ford F150. Kevin highlights the major differences between the vehicles and tells you many of the advantages of owning the Toyota Tundra such as: free ToyotaCare, day time running lights are standard, shorter stopping distance, and higher towing capacity over the Ford F150!

Watch the video and take notes PUTC. Then redo the shootout!

I also didn't see the F-150 haul the space shuttle. A stock Toyota Tundra did!

Go Toyota!

Although, with that being said, I do want a new Ram HD

@Brian, you didn't see the electric motors on the trailer that carried the shuttle either did you as Toyota failed to mention those.

The manufacture of components is more automated than vehicle assembly.

The US could produce more components for export. The US is a leading designer of robotic equipment. The US can produce components as is shown by some of the vehicles in the list.

This is the future, similar I might add as the story the other day about the GPS/robotic testing equipment.

I also see this for Australia, we fabricate/machine and engineer vehicles and parts for assembly by lower wage countries.

If we don't take advantage of this then it will be to our detriment, we'll lose it all.

I know some will say jobs will go, but throughout history jobs have gone and new jobs appeared, look at agriculture.

I think this is the only way, protectionism/subsidising isn't the answer, as this creates false markets and inefficiencies.

Protectionism/subsidisation supported by the UAW/Management/Government is the reason why Detroit went broke. Businesses must be viable and self supporting.

Also, consumers not only in the US, but any country want the cheapest possible price. If prices increase to buy more American (or any country's) content, then a reduction in the standard of living will be necessary to pay the extra taxes and/or price of a locally manufactured product.

The manufacture of components is more automated than vehicle assembly.

The US could produce more components for export. The US is a leading designer of robotic equipment. The US can produce components as is shown by some of the vehicles in the list.

This is the future, similar I might add as the story the other day about the GPS/robotic testing equipment.

I also see this for Australia, we fabricate/machine and engineer vehicles and parts for assembly by lower wage countries.

If we don't take advantage of this then it will be to our detriment, we'll lose it all.

I know some will say jobs will go, but throughout history jobs have gone and new jobs appeared, look at agriculture.

I think this is the only way, protectionism/subsidising isn't the answer, as this creates false markets and inefficiencies.

Protectionism/subsidisation supported by the UAW/Management/Government is the reason why Detroit went broke. Businesses must be viable and self supporting.

Also, consumers not only in the US, but any country want the cheapest possible price. If prices increase to buy more American (or any country's) content, then a reduction in the standard of living will be necessary to pay the extra taxes and/or price of a locally manufactured product.

The manufacture of components is more automated than vehicle assembly.

The US could produce more components for export. The US is a leading designer of robotic equipment. The US can produce components as is shown by some of the vehicles in the list.

This is the future, similar I might add as the story the other day about the GPS/robotic testing equipment.

I also see this for Australia, we fabricate/machine and engineer vehicles and parts for assembly by lower wage countries.

If we don't take advantage of this then it will be to our detriment, we'll lose it all.

I know some will say jobs will go, but throughout history jobs have gone and new jobs appeared, look at agriculture.

I think this is the only way, protectionism/subsidising isn't the answer, as this creates false markets and inefficiencies.

Protectionism/subsidisation supported by the UAW/Management/Government is the reason why Detroit went broke. Businesses must be viable and self supporting.

Also, consumers not only in the US, but any country want the cheapest possible price. If prices increase to buy more American (or any country's) content, then a reduction in the standard of living will be necessary to pay the extra taxes and/or price of a locally manufactured product.

The manufacture of components is more automated than vehicle assembly.

The US could produce more components for export. The US is a leading designer of robotic equipment. The US can produce components as is shown by some of the vehicles in the list.

This is the future, similar I might add as the story the other day about the GPS/robotic testing equipment.

I also see this for Australia, we fabricate/machine and engineer vehicles and parts for assembly by lower wage countries.

If we don't take advantage of this then it will be to our detriment, we'll lose it all.

I know some will say jobs will go, but throughout history jobs have gone and new jobs appeared, look at agriculture.

I think this is the only way, protectionism/subsidising isn't the answer, as this creates false markets and inefficiencies.

Protectionism/subsidisation supported by the UAW/Management/Government is the reason why Detroit went broke. Businesses must be viable and self supporting.

Also, consumers not only in the US, but any country want the cheapest possible price. If prices increase to buy more American (or any country's) content, then a reduction in the standard of living will be necessary to pay the extra taxes and/or price of a locally manufactured product.

The manufacture of components is more automated than vehicle assembly.

The US could produce more components for export. The US is a leading designer of robotic equipment. The US can produce components as is shown by some of the vehicles in the list.

This is the future, similar I might add as the story the other day about the GPS/robotic testing equipment.

I also see this for Australia, we fabricate/machine and engineer vehicles and parts for assembly by lower wage countries.

If we don't take advantage of this then it will be to our detriment, we'll lose it all.

I know some will say jobs will go, but throughout history jobs have gone and new jobs appeared, look at agriculture.

I think this is the only way, protectionism/subsidising isn't the answer, as this creates false markets and inefficiencies.

Protectionism/subsidisation supported by the UAW/Management/Government is the reason why Detroit went broke. Businesses must be viable and self supporting.

Also, consumers not only in the US, but any country want the cheapest possible price. If prices increase to buy more American (or any country's) content, then a reduction in the standard of living will be necessary to pay the extra taxes and/or price of a locally manufactured product.

The manufacture of components is more automated than vehicle assembly.

The US could produce more components for export. The US is a leading designer of robotic equipment. The US can produce components as is shown by some of the vehicles in the list.

This is the future, similar I might add as the story the other day about the GPS/robotic testing equipment.

I also see this for Australia, we fabricate/machine and engineer vehicles and parts for assembly by lower wage countries.

If we don't take advantage of this then it will be to our detriment, we'll lose it all.

I know some will say jobs will go, but throughout history jobs have gone and new jobs appeared, look at agriculture.

I think this is the only way, protectionism/subsidising isn't the answer, as this creates false markets and inefficiencies.

Protectionism/subsidisation supported by the UAW/Management/Government is the reason why Detroit went broke. Businesses must be viable and self supporting.

Also, consumers not only in the US, but any country want the cheapest possible price. If prices increase to buy more American (or any country's) content, then a reduction in the standard of living will be necessary to pay the extra taxes and/or price of a locally manufactured product.

Any info on the new "Tremor" trim on the 2014 F-150, or the new 17" rims on the STX and XLT trims?

It will be nice to get HIDs on an XLT in 2014! I'm also excited to see the new grille on the FX trim.

@DenverDetroit, yes you're from Detroit :-)
Are you upset with the events on TTAC?

It is apparent that whenever you have a debate with me on TTAC multiple posts appear on PUTC. I know, it's hard for you to multi post on TTAC, what a pity.

Stick to organising UAW placards on a Detroit street corner.

I'm surprise the UAW selected you for this role. Do they pay you wages (a true socialist would never accept a salary) with the fees collected from the rank and file?

If the UAW rank and file read your crap they would protest and quit the UAW. I would feel ripped of and let down. Maybe Michigan should have a vote on free labor laws.

Then Michigan might advance. It's odd that the states with free labor laws are outperforming the states that are strangled by unions.

But, how can we have freedom in the US should be one of the mantras of the UAW. Oh, it already is one.

And yes, I do know what going on at the state level in the US.

Red, White and Blue (Oval) :)

Thanks to the workers in Dearborn who built my 2013! Love it!

The sticker on my Jeep Wrangler said 84% domestic parts content. And I know for a fact they are built in Ohio. And they sell like hotcakes. So why didn't it make the list?

This list is as flawed as a GM electrical schematic.

@Paul810:

Just wanted to say that great comments like yours above are the reason only anyone READs the comments on this blog at all... (i.e. Not ignorant chest-pounding rednecks crowing about how [whatever truck brand they happen to personally drive] is the bestest truck in the world and all other trucks suck.)

Your comment was more informative than the article! Thanks!

@BAF0 - Usually, I don't have time for both TTAC and PUTC, so I have to choose whichever is more interesting. I see your trolling and multi-posts never sleeps though. Is it robotic now? Automated? Hecho en India? Child labour???

Is it just me or does the F-150 in the picture have a front end leveling kit?

Ndallas - I looks like it's under full-acceleration.

Here's the true list! I think the criteria is much more accurate here!
http://autos.yahoo.com/news/the-13-most-truly-made-in-america-cars-214211686.html

I don't care about production weighted numbers, I really don't even care about percent American made parts or where it is made. I want the bottom line on where my money goes. If I plop down $40,000 for a new truck how much of that money stays in this country vs how much goes to other countries. The detail on how it gets apportioned out are irrelevent. Next, I would like to see how much of the money going to other countries stays in North America. I would rather send $5 to a country like Canada that has a decent balance of trade with us than $1 to China.

"I also didn't see the F-150 haul the space shuttle. A stock Toyota Tundra did!"

That's because it was a Toyota-orchestrated publicity stunt. Did you think that Toyota was going to invite Ford?

Ummm... According to that list and recent reports, I do believe at least one vehicle doesn't belong. While it's not a truck (so the mention doesn't really belong here) I believe the Dodge Avenger was scheduled to be dropped for the '14 model year for a complete re-design to get it off the Chrysler 200 platform. Or have I been mis-reading the articles?

@Brian: That particular argument does not belong in this discussion; that needs to be in the Shootout page instead.

The Best Never Rest! FORD the best selling Pickup Truck & also the most Red White & Blue! The Blue Oval Rules Trucks Period!

@Brian never trust a comparison done by one side of the party. The F-150, Chevy Silverado, Ram 1500 or what ever couldve done what Toyota did. Ok not the Nissan or Ridgeline. We went to a Ford event and we could tow with any truck we wanted to except the Toyota and the Nissan because they didnt feel like the Toyota was up to par. We did get to tow with it in the drag races just not at highway speeds.

There's not enough shaming going on. Like for German parts made in China (Getrag). Or crew cab GMs and HD Rams made in Mexico. I'd like these articles to hit more of the mainstream media. Yes, including FOX News, BAF0

When you click on the "cars.com" link/list, the Hecho en Mexico GMC Sierra ad is all over it. No shame.

@KW, I thought you were lying about the electric motors on the trailer that carried the space shuttle, but I looked it up and you are correct.

"A heavy-duty autonomous electric trailer will carry the shuttle for most of the 8-mile route because the Endeavour is so large and heavy."

source: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2012/10/toyota-tundra-will-tow-space-shuttle-over-la-bridge.html

So the Tundra did absolutely nothing, which is about all it's good for.

@Alex and KW,
Looks like reading comprehension is not a skill that you have.

From the article you link:

"The only section along the route where a fullsize pickup truck, a Tundra, will be able to pull the space shuttle will be on a freeway overpass. There, the Endeavour will be off-loaded from the electric hauler and put onto a much lighter, multi-wheeled trailer. The Tundra will pull the trailer and shuttle across the 405 Freeway on West Manchester Boulevard, on the way to downtown Inglewood, Calif. "

The Tundra pulled the shuttle on an un-powered trailer because the electric hauler is too heavy for the overpass. Get you facts straight or else you just sound stupid.

People get so worked up over this space shuttle stunt. Yea, any truck could pull the space shuttle at low speed on flat ground. but its called marketing and I thought it was pretty cool just to see.

Towing Capacity Toyota Tundra

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcqwCnMK6q0

@LR, Sorrrrrryyyyyy! Writing "Liberals rules" is grammatically incorrect. As is "get YOU facts straight." BTW, I also got 92nd percentile analytical on the GRE. So you can take your analysis and shove it.

Even if the Tundra did power the stripped shuttle (which is what I assumed originally), across the bridge, it's not impressive. A Touareg SUV pulled a 747, which weighs a lot more than an empty Shuttle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOG90IQEbhI

If you want a towing monster, the big three all have pickup trucks that VW and Toyota cannot match.

@Alex,
Wow...so you got grammatical and spelling skills, but your reading comprehension skills is still non-existent. Still assuming things are facts even when it's written in black and white in the article you linked? Wow. You must really feel that threaten. Trying to justify your stupidity with made up GRE scores. Awesome!

Where's the big three 1/2 ton here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1w4r7sSfok

@ KW

just the facts.......... there were NO ELECTRIC MOTORS ON THAT TRAILER.... the electric motors are on the carrier that moved it EXCEPT WHERE THE TUNDRA TOWED IT

as always misinformed people are on here.

@Liberals Rules. I am not a Tundra fan. Deal with it. That doesn't make me stupid. I like diesel trucks, I don't call you stupid because you like stuff that I don't like. Perhaps the big three didn't appear in that video because you searched a video on YouTube for "Toyota Tundra pull." Kinda like how this video doesn't show a Tundra http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gw1F4t2MMc Do you really lack the critical thinking to realize that, or are you hoping to suck me into liking Tundras?

A honda civic could have pulled it as well, its not a big deal. Just like I can push a 6K pickup with one finger on flat ground.

@hemi, I stand corrected. I didn't know about the elec motors until KW mentioned it, so I did a quick Google search. I didn't think it would have needed it, as the little Touareg got the 747 moving without assistance.

Good for Ford. Now if we could just get Chevrolet to be able to say the same thing. Enough of the assembly in Mexico on America's Truck. Enough of the foreign sourced parts. 75% and Made In America is what all Chevrolet trucks should be at minimum for those trucks sold here in the U.S. Even Toyota is becoming more American when it comes to their trucks. C'mon Chevy, get your act together! No more Chinese parts like your wheels. No more Mexican assembly of your crew cabs! Become American again. It was us who saved you. Not China, not Mexico.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

Am I the only one on this forum who truly doesn't care where it's from. When I buy a gallon of gas, I don't care where it came from--and neither do you. When I buy a shirt, I don't care where it was made. If I want it--I buy it. And I really don't want anyone to tell me how to spend my hard earned money. Same with trucks. I'm delighted that the hard working guys in Michigan built my current truck but I would like it just as much if it came from Mississippi Kentucky Missouri or Texas. Don't care. Are all of the UAW guys who post on this site gonna blast me for that?

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.

I think people are overly emotive concerning to issue of local content in a vehicle.

If the content of a particular vehicle is lower, then it doesn't make it lesser a product in quality or even the creation of more jobs.

What should be considered is the overall production of transportation equipment that is used locally and exported.

Even if the average content of domestic parts in a vehicle is 50% and the US is exporting more parts than its consuming in local production then the local industry is ahead.

The US exports a hell of a lot of automotive equipment, not necessarily complete vehicles.

Also, there is much more to the automotive industry than the assembly of a vehicle ie design, testing, dealerships, energy, infrastructure (roads), insurance, etc.

These all create direct employment in a region/country.

Just buying any vehicle irrespective of domestic content will create many more jobs in the periphery of the transport industry than in the manufacturing of a vehicle.