Jack R. Nerad

Will the ElectraMeccanica Solo Change the Way We Drive?

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Electric cars are gaining currency and the question before the hosts of America on the Road is will cars like the ElectraMeccanica Solo, a single-person transportation device, change the way we commute? And will it […]

Do American Drivers Really Care About Self-Driving Cars?

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In the news segment of this week’s America on the Road hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague take up the question of Americans’ desire to purchase self-driving cars. Spurred by the most recent edition of […]

Driving the All-New 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, Apex Predator of Trucks

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What is it like to drive a 702-horsepower supertruck that is designed to lay waste to every other truck on the road? America on the Road host Jack Nerad got that opportunity this week, and […]

All-New Acura TLX Takes Brand Back to its Performance Car Roots

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In an exclusive interview with Acura Brand Officer Jon Ikeda, America on the Road host Jack Nerad discovers the direction Acura intends to head with its next generation of vehicles. Leading the charge is the […]

Skills Every Young Driver Should Possess

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No one should expect a teen driver to have the car control skills of a Formula One racer. Teens are necessarily the least experienced drivers on the road, and experience is the best teacher. This […]

2,500 Miles in Toyota Highlander Hybrid

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What vehicle would you pick for a 2,500-mile trek across much of the Southeast United States? Host Jack Nerad chose the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for its winning combination of style, quiet, carrying capacity, and fuel […]

Nissan Prepares New Vehicle Blitz; Interview with Nissan VP Scott Shirley

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In this edition of the award-winning America on the Road program host Jack Nerad talks with Nissan Vice President Scott Shirley about the brand’s ambitious plans to reinvent itself. Starting with a new version of […]

Buick Encore GX Takes Small SUVs To Different Level; Interview With Buick’s Seth Valentine

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In this episode of award-winning America on the Road we take a close look at the all-new Buick Encore GX, a different take on the small SUV. In the in-depth interview with Buick product expert […]

Driver Distraction: Inattention Is Killing Young Drivers

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Reaching for a soft drink in the center console doesn’t seem like dangerous behavior. Neither does chatting with a friend in the passenger seat or thinking about that big test that’s coming up tomorrow. But […]

See How Progressive Dealers Target Special Offers to Meet Your Needs

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In this episode of the award-winning America on the Road podcast we look behind the scenes at how auto dealers are targeting potential customers with marketing messages tied to the consumers’ individual situations. Is it […]