One of the largest sectors of the American market is the automotive industry. This was facilitated by more than a century of development of this segment. It was at the North American enterprises that Henry Ford managed to introduce the popular conveyor assembly model, which ensured the mass and availability of cars. Since then, there has been only an increase in the pace in this area.

Thanks to world globalization, the list of American car brands is expanding due to various takeovers of foreign concerns. Also, the introduction of new technologies, for example, the formation of the segment of electric vehicles, ensures the creation of new companies.

Content

• 1 Leading American auto companies
• 2 Cadillac
  • 2.1 Cadillac CTS
  • 2.2 Cadillac Escalade
• 3 Ford
  • 3.1 Plague
  • 3.2 Or
  • 3.3 Focus
  • 3.4 Explorer
• 4 Chevrolet
  • 4.1 Aveo
  • 4.2 Cruze
  • 4.3 Tracker
• 5 Jeep
  • 5.1 Grand Cherokee
  • 5.2 Wrangler
• 6 Dodge
  • 6.1 Dart
  • 6.2 Durango
• 7 Hummer
  • 7.1 Ha
• 8 Lincoln
  • 8.1 MKT
  • 8.2 MKS
• 9 Tesla Motors
  • 9.1 Model S
  • 9.2 Model X
• 10 Buick
  • 10.1 Enclave
• 11 Chrysler
  • 11.1 Voyager

Leading American auto companies

In the modern American automotive market, three popular companies dominate and set the standards:

• General Motors;
• Ford;
• Chrysler.

These emblems are well known not only within their own country, but also far beyond due to active expansion on all continents.

The legendary Ford, in addition to owning the brands Mercury and Lincoln, has its financial stake in Mazda, where it actively delves into the politics of the Japanese auto giant. For General Motors, takeovers and mergers are also not alien to what brand ownership suggests. Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick. GM also owns certain revenues from the Italian automotive industry.

Under the Chrysler logo wished to unite Dodge and Jeepwhich continue to be issued and improved under the symbolics. Also merged with the concern Plymouth, dissolved in the "Chrysler" giant. One of Chrysler’s largest global partners is Daimler. In many ways, thanks to the latest American car brands are popularized on the European continent.

Some experts point out that due to the globalization of the markets, the American car industry is losing its individuality, leaving for faceless versatility. However, true fans of "Americans" continue to trust the taste and quality of overseas manufacturers.

Cadillac

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Cadillac CTS

Presented car belongs to the business class models. The photo shows its respectable appearance and luxurious forms. Now produced the third generation of these machines, presented at the auto show in New York. The car is available in three body styles:

• sedan;
• railway carriage;
• the coupe.

The new turbocharged V-engine 3.6 liter develops a power of 426 hp and has an eight-speed transmission.

Cadillac Escalade

Full-size off-road car produced since 2007. Now their third generation is coming off the assembly line.

In the engine compartment is a V-shaped "eight" with a volume of 6.2 liters. Transmission is mounted automatic with six steps. The height of the hybrid model reaches almost two meters.

Ford

The company was founded in 1903, and after a few years engaged in the release of one of the most popular and affordable models of its Ford Model T. For about two decades, the rest of the American car brands could not bear in popularity with this car, which had almost no competitors at that time.

Plague

The second generation of this crossover continues to be popular with car owners. The Russian Automobile Plant in Elabuga is also engaged in the assembly of this model.

The 1.6-liter petrol engine is capable of producing 180 hp, and the two-liter diesel engine is 140 hp A six-speed automatic with two clutches is put on the car.

Or

City car became available to car owners since 1996. Now released its third generation sedan and hatchback. A modern car is aggregated by engines with a volume from 1 to one and a half liters, both in the petrol version and in the diesel one.

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There are also models that consume ethanol, while they develop a power of 110 hp The Latin safety standard provided the car with 4 stars in Latin NCAP.

Focus

Since 1999, the world’s compact Focus has been traveling on world roads. A few years ago, he was the best-selling four-wheel "foreigner" in Russia. The last fourth generation is the holder of the Euro NCAP safety ball.

The machine is offered with power plants from 1.6 to 2.0 liters with five or six-speed boxes. There is also an option with the all-electric Focus Electric engine presented at the North American Auto Show.

Explorer

Most American cars are large, the full-size crossover Explorer is no exception.

The fifth generation has a length of 5 meters, equipped with a 3.5 liter engine with a capacity of 294 hp The V-shaped powerplant is complemented by a six-speed automatic.

Chevrolet

The company was named after one of its co-founders, engineer Louis Chevrolet. One of the legends about the emblem says that it was William Durant, the co-founder of the auto company, who liked this wallpaper pattern in a hotel.

Aveo

The cute design of the subcompact car was designed by Italian craftsmen from ItalDesign. Currently, the second generation can boast of the highest safety rating on Euro NCAP tests, as well as four out of five stars on the Australian system.

The 1.6-liter engine produces 115 hp, and a six-speed automatic or a mechanic with 5 or 6 speeds is used as a transmission. The clearance of the machine is 150 mm.

Cruze

This model has replaced the famous Lacetti on the conveyors of automobile plants of the company. The car is equipped with the same platform as the Opel Astra J, while it is available in three body types: hatchback, station wagon and coupe.

The second generation is equipped with engines of 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters. Under the hood is a six-speed automatic or manual transmission, also presented models with robotic units.

Tracker

The crossover has the highest safety score. This is facilitated, among other things, six airbags in the basic version.

It is equipped with a seven-inch monitor, including a navigation system. The machine is equipped with engines from 1.4 to 1.8 liters and six-speed transmission units.

Jeep

The name of the cars of this American brand has become a household name in Russia for SUVs. Cars with this logo began to be produced from the forties of the last century.

Grand Cherokee

The mid-size off-road car has four stars according to the Euro NCAP testing version. The second generation is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The power plant is mounted in volume of 3.0 l, 3.6 l, 5.7 l or 6.4 l.

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Wrangler

The cross-country vehicle comes with a short base in a three-door version, as well as in an extended version with five doors.

The 3.8 liter engine has a V-shaped layout and delivers 202 hp of power. The car has four-wheel drive with a powerful rear axle.

Dodge

Offers consumers cars, SUVs, pickups, as well as commercial cars. The company was founded in 1900, and after 14 years already produced its own cars.

Dart

The presentation of the car took place in 2012 at the North American Auto Show. The car is equipped with a rearview camera, parking assistance system and ten airbags.

The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine is made by Italian specialists. Also, the car can be equipped with engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters. Transmission set 6-speed manual or automatic.

Durango

The car was created in order to ensure high throughput. The drive on the car is either front or full. An automatic gearbox with 8 steps comes together with a V-shaped “six” under the hood.

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The engine capacity of 3.6 liters provides 294 hp. The power plant pushes its mass of almost 3 tons at a rate of about 15 l / 100 km.

Hummer

The cars, originally intended for the military industry, have won their niche in the market for civilian transport. This happened thanks to the highest qualities of terrain. The first cars had a more austere interior and equipment. Subsequently, the car was overgrown with comfortable options, but did not lose its “masculine” character.

Ha

The most new model is the third modification of the SUV. As a power plant on these Hummers put a 3.5-liter engine, developing power in 223 hp and accelerates to 180km / h.

An alternative for him was a more voracious, but powerful 5.3-liter engine with a V-engine. For several years, the model was assembled at the Kaliningrad Automobile Plant.

Lincoln

Cars of this brand were named in honor of the American president. As an emblem, the automaker chose a stylized image of a compass. This symbol, pointing to all sides of the world at the same time, symbolized the popularity of the brand in all parts of the world.

MKT

Under this emblem hides a full-size luxury crossover. Its production began in 2009.

The seven-seater five-door station wagon is equipped with 3.7 or 3.5 liters engines. Transmission it serves as "automatic" with six steps. Auto comes with all-wheel drive or front.

MKS

Sedan, produced since 2008, refers to the executive class cars. The platform for its production is the Ford D3.

The car is equipped with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive suspension, as well as a system for tracking road markings. As the power plant using a motor of 3.5 liters (355 hp) or 3.7 liters (305 hp).

Tesla Motors

High-tech car company is engaged in the promotion and production of electric cars. It took its name in honor of the Serbian physicist Nikola Tesla. 2003 is considered the year of foundation.

Model S

Modern sedan is equipped with electric motors on each of the axles. Electrical installation capacity is 70 kWh in the basic version.

Without additional charges, the car will be able to drive about 500 km, which is quite sufficient for urban conditions. The cost of the basic model in the United States starts from 76 thousand dollars.

Model X

In 2012, the fashion for crossovers did not go around and electric cars. At the same time, a prototype of the future production car was presented.

Unlike the sedan, the SUV has a third row of seats that can be reached through the rear side doors. According to the sales results for the 1st quarter of 2016, about 2.4 thousand of these cars were bought.

Buick

The company, quite popular in the North American continent, is winning its fans in the Asian market. Demand is growing due to buyers from China.

Enclave

The luxury division of GM is more specialized in the premium segment, and the Enclave crossover is a confirmation of this. The machine is designed for seven people. It is produced with a 3.6-liter engine, developing a power of 286 hp.

The transmission in the car is automatic, with six steps. The drive is installed front or full. For safety, the car was tested by the NHTSA system, which put him at the maximum score.

Chrysler

The company is managed by the Italian Fiat concern. The main direction - the production of cars, also produces other products related to electronics and the aerospace industry.

Voyager

The minivan is produced since 1984. The five-door car is designed for eight people. The overall safety rating of Euro NCAP is 4 out of five stars.

Under the hood is a two-liter gasoline engine or a turbocharged diesel. Also available with power units of 3.3 or 3.8 liters. The transmission is put automatic or five-speed "mechanics".