It wasn't too long ago that a pair of U.S. car companies was in bankruptcy and a third was hanging on by a thread. But these days, we at Kelley Blue Book have seen a definite resurgence in the vehicles from American-based manufacturers -- new products that offer unique technology plus tried-and-true models that deliver exceptional value. With Independence Day upon us we can't think of a better time to honor these great vehicles that call the land of the free their home.