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Ever wondered which cities are the most patriotic in the US? Well, when it comes to buying American cars and trucks, CarGurus.com recently put together a study in order to show how well domestic automakers do against their European and Asian counterparts in major metropolitan areas. Oddly, the study uses data compiled from dealerships across the US based on inquiries submitted by prospective buyers in May, which means that actual sales figures aren't involved - the survey covers which cars are being actively shopped the most in these 51 markets.
Not surprisingly, Detroit, MI tops the list for the highest search results for American cars - just over two-thirds of all inquiries in the Motor City were for General Motors, Ford or Chrysler products compared to about 11 percent for Asian cars and 21 percent for European makes. The majority of metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of domestic brand searches were in the midsection of the country spanning from Oklahoma to western New York and from Minnesota down to Louisiana and Texas. Conversely, San Francisco, CA was last on the list with just about 38 percent of customer searches being for American cars to go with 32 percent for Asian automakers and a little more than 30 percent for European brands. The study reveals that America's import-friendly regions are, unsurprisingly, focused on both coastlines - especially California and New England. Scroll down to read the press release issued by CarGurus.com, and also be sure to check out the map graphic showing where all 51 cities rank.
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