Whether its due to a sense of patriotism or wanting to contribute to the countrys economy, when consumers are in the market to buy a new car, theyll often seek to buy American-made models. But as Consumers Reports indicates, a car doesnt necessarily have to be made by a domestic company to be considered American-built.Toyota is the maker of nine U.S.-built modelsFor instance, as the source indicates, Toyota produces nine models in the U.S., eight of which Consumer Reports recommends as good buys. Of all the companies that originate from another country, Toyota produces the highest number of U.S.-built models.Other foreign automakers with a high number of models built in the U.S. include Japans Honda, with eight, and Nissan with seven. Germanys Mercedes Benz is the maker of four U.S.-built models, according to Consumer Reports.Ford, Chevrolet build the highest number of models in the U.S.Of all makes, it may come as no surprise that the two most prolific automakers in the U.S.