2026 • Driving Today

2026 Hyundai Tucson XRT: Surfing the ‘Soft-Roading’ Wave

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague road test and review two very different Hyundais — the futuristic 2026 Ioniq 9 battery-electric three-row SUV and the realistic 2026 Tucson XRT. […]

2026 Mazda CX-30 Turbo: Isn’t This SUV Really a Hot Hatchback?

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers — the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and the fun 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo. They also cover […]

2026 Volvo XC40 takes on 2026 Mazda CX-5

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two small SUVs — the refined 2026 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD Ultra and the completely updated 2026 Mazda CX-5. One is from […]

2026 Mazda CX-90 Review: Why It Out-Performs Its Class Rivals

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong three-row performers — the engaging 2026 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus and the upscale 2026 Honda Pilot Elite. They also discuss […]

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2026 Genesis GV80 Review: Its Looks Aren’t Everything

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two very different SUVs — the luxurious 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige and the practical 2026 Subaru Solterra electric crossover. They also […]

2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit: Testing Revolutionary Turbo 4

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two standout midsize off-roaders — the versatile 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. They also dive into […]

2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country Test: Why Auto Journalists Love Wagons

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague review the 2026 Volvo V60 Cross Country and the 2026 Cadillac Escalade. In the news this week, they discuss the tsunami […]

Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD Road Test: Rugged Style Meets Everyday Utility

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague lead with road tests of two appealing mainstream SUVs — 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This week’s […]

2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Test: Effiency & Fun to Drive Too?

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two impressive SUVs — the high-performance 2026 Acura MDX Type S and the fun and fuel-efficient 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid. They also […]

Can Practical be Fun? We Test 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers: the powerful 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid and the efficient 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid. They also discuss Hyundai’s rugged […]