With so many U.S.-centric holidays occurring over the course of the summer, many Americans are letting their patriotism shine through. For some residents, however, the love of country extends beyond holidays and into the streets, where people choose to drive American-made cars to support national companies instead of foreign manufacturers. 

According to an analysis from TrueCar, there are a few states that stand out when it comes to purchasing "patriotic" cars. Michigan tops the list, with about 79.2 percent of drivers buying vehicles from one of the country's "Big Three" automakers – GM, Ford and Chrysler. All three of these manufacturers are headquartered in the state, so it's no surprise that the companies have such a stronghold on the market. 

Michigan is followed by North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wyoming and Montana in the ranking of the most patriotic states. Each of these regions has more than 60 percent of its car purchases involving an American-made vehicle. 

Regions with the lowest percent of American buyers were Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and California, each of which had less than one-fourth of auto purchases involving a U.S. manufacturer. 

"Despite Asian and European automakers having a number of factories in the U.S., many Americans still have strong loyalty to the brands they view as 'domestic,'" said Jesse Toprak, a senior analyst for TrueCar. "Even as the line defining what is or isn't domestic has blurred, perception, attitudes and buying habits are more resistant to change, particularly in the heartland."

Drivers who are looking for any kind of vehicles, whether they are made in the U.S. or a foreign country, can turn to NJ State Auto Auction for some of the top options. The auction lot is filled with CARFAX-certified cars, trucks and vans, and it may even contain a used automobile that could serve as your next ride.