Jack R. Nerad

All-New 2023 Lexus RX Tackles California’s Central Coast

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Lexus executives readily acknowledge that the Lexus RX “is the franchise.” Both Guest Co-Host Matt DeLorenzo and Hot Jack Nerad were among the first journalists to test the all-new 2023 Lexus RX. The model comes […]

First Comparison: Ford F-150 Raptor R versus Ram 1500 TRX

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The most powerful Ford F-150 pickup truck ever built has just gone on sale poised to go head-to-head with the current hottest truck on the planet — the Ram 1500 TRX. So how does the […]

Crashing through Maine Woods in 518-hp Land Rover Defender 90 V8

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What happens when you take the latest version of the legendary Land Rover Defender 90 and add a 518-horsepower V-8? Well, one thing that happens is you have the subject of one of our road […]

Behind the Scenes of the All-New 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

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The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV promises to be one of the most exciting vehicles to hit the road next year. In SS trim it will offer 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque. That’s exciting […]

Putting the All-New 2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Sport to the Test

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Ford has increased the price of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck right after we gave it a strong review in last week’s show. Is there a connection? We’ll have details on that coming up. […]

What Cars Do Their Owners Love Most? In-Depth Look at 2022 JD Power APEAL Study

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What cars do their drivers like the most? We’ll have the answers for you in our in-depth look at the JD Power 2022 APEAL Study. The JD Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study […]

How Does 700-Horsepower Ford Raptor R Compare to Ram 1500 TRX?

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Ford has just put the most powerful F-150 pickup truck ever built on sale, and it is poised to do battle with the current hottest truck on the planet — the Ram 1500 TRX. So […]

Are Battery-Electrics the Only Answer to Global Climate Change? Toyota Says No

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Toyota is charting its own course as the industry moves into a new, electrified era, and no one is more in touch with those plans than Cooper Ericksen, the company’s Senior Vice President, Product, BEV […]

Lexus Readies to Enter EV World: Exclusive Interview with Lexus VP Andrew Gilleland

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Lexus has some important new vehicles coming this year, including an all-new 2023 Lexus RZ 450e crossover utility. And our special guest will share his thoughts about where the brand is going. Andrew Gilleland, Lexus […]

Testing 2022 Acura MDX Type S: New Face of Performance?

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If you want to be the coolest parent at this Fall’s first soccer game arrive in the new 2022 Acura MDX Type S. Yes, it is a three-row SUV, but its performance helps you forget […]