Jack R. Nerad

First Drive: 2023 Jeep Compass

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The 2023 Jeep Compass has undergone an engine transplant for the new model year, and the transformation is nothing short of amazing. The substitution of a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the previous […]

2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 Takes on Maine’s Old Man Winter

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The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 combines old-school components like a normally aspirated high-displacement V8 engine with specialized off-road tech to create a commonsense premium all-terrain truck. This past week America on the Road Co-Host Chris […]

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2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse Comes Into Spotlight

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The first new Mustang performance series in 21 years, the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse features a sinister look worthy of its name. And it finally emerged into the limelight at the Chicago Auto Show, […]

Behind Wheel of Hot, New 472-Hp 2023 Cadillac CT-4 V Blackwing

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What happens when an automaker puts a 472-horsepower twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter V6 into a subcompact sedan? That’s what America on the Road Co-Host Chris Teague got to discover as he road-tested the 2023 Cadillac CT-4 V […]

2023 Ram 2500 Rebel Takes on Maine Winter … And Wins

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The new 2023 Ram Heavy Duty Rebel brings added off-road capabilities to its brutish power and impressive payload capacity. The recently introduced Rebel version of the Ram 2500 features unique exterior features, aggressive off-road tires, […]

Exclusive Interview: Ram’s Ralph Gilles on All-New Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept

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Ford and General Motors have been conservative in their approach to battery-electric pickup trucks, But Ram has decided to go in a completely different direction. Its Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept, introduced at CES, takes […]

Performance Lives! Secrets of the 2023 Nissan Z Revealed

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The 2023 Nissan Z loudly proclaims that affordable performance cars are not dead. While many seem to be writing off internal combustion engine vehicles — and all automotive fun — we say, “Not so fast.” […]

Burning Up Arizona Desert in 161-MPH 2023 Kia EV6 GT

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The 2023 Kia EV6 GT isn’t just a crazy, in-your-face performance trim level. It is a shot across the frunk of every electric-vehicle manufacturer, including Tesla. With its $61,000 price and 576-horsepower all-wheel-drivetrain, the Kia […]

Kia COO Steve Center on the Sizzling 2023 Kia EV6 GT, Kia’s Electric Future

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Should a Kia be faster than a Ferrari? In this episode of America on the Road Kia America Executive VP and COO Steve Center tells us why his company built the Kia EV6 GT and […]

Do Americans Really Want Electric Cars? Results of New Survey Are Surprising

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This week’s episode is a repeat of the AOTR episode that was first aired on December 3, 2022. The special guest is Mike Darrow, President of TrueCar and an absolute expert on the car-buying process. […]