America on the Road: Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel, Chevy Silverado, Jaguar F-Type

Jaguar designer Dominic Najafi talks about redesigning an icon

2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
2020 Jeep Wrangler Sahara EcoDiesel

In this edition of America on the Road hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague road test the new 2020 Jeep  Wrangler Unlimited EcoDiesel and the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. In the podcast’s interview segment, Jack has an in-depth discussion with Dominic Najafi, a lead exterior designer at Jaguar, about the revised styling the Jaguar F-Type sports for the 2021 model year. Najafi also tells what it is like to be a top designer for a storied automotive brand.

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2020 Chevrolet Silverado LTTrail Boss

In the show opener, Jack and Chris talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the car business and altered the way auto journalists go about reviewing cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs. They also detail efforts some major manufacturers like Ford and General Motors are making to pivot their efforts to assembling medical equipment like ventilator and personal protective equipment like respirators and face masks.

2021 Jaguar F-Type
The 2021 Jaguar F-Type will feature revised styling that concentrates on simplicity.

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