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First Drive Road Test: 2026 Toyota RAV4 Takes on Arizona Desert

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague drive a pair of compact SUVs that are among the most popular vehicles in America. Jack takes the wheel of the rugged new […]

2025 Toyota GR Supra, 2025 Ford Explorer ST: Performance-Packed Road Test Duo

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This week on America on the Road, co-hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague take on the latest headlines, including Tesla’s new rental-car gamble, auto industry shake-ups, and major new vehicle debuts ahead of the LA […]

EV or Hybrid: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Tested This Week

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This week on America on the Road, co-hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague get behind the wheels of two fascinating 2025 and 2026 model-year vehicles that approach electrification from very different angles. Jack tests the […]

Is the Mazda3 2.5 S Carbon Edition the Best-Value Premium Compact Sedan?

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Description: In this week’s episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague test two of the most talked-about new vehicles of 2025. The Ford Maverick is a compact pickup redefining […]

Ripping Up California Coast in 2025 Hyundai Elantra N

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In this week’s episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad teams up with guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a road test double feature. Jack gets behind the wheel of the track-capable 2025 Hyundai […]

2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition Instant Review: Analog Car in Digital Age

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The 2025 GR86 Hakone Edition is a throwback sports coupe in an era in which performance cars aren’t what they used to be. An analog machine in an increasingly digital world, it offers a naturally […]

2025 Lexus TX 350 AWD Delivers 3-Row Comfort Texas-Style

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Description: In this week’s episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague get behind the wheel of two luxury crossovers aiming to win over premium SUV buyers. Chris reviews the […]

2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Edition: California Canyon Carving on a Budget

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In this week’s episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague put two very different vehicles through their paces. Jack gets behind the wheel of the 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone […]

2025 Acura ADX A-Spec Advance Package Instant Review: If Looks Could Kill

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The 2025 Acura ADX enters the compact premium SUV space with sharp design, plenty of tech, and an upscale badge. Positioned below the sporty RDX, it targets buyers who want upscale features without straining their […]

The New SUVs Are Here: Acura ADX, Toyota Corolla Cross Take Fresh Bites Out of SUV Apple

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On this week’s episode of America on the Road, Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host and auto industry veteran Matt DeLorenzo to test two new compact SUVs from opposite sides of the market. Matt […]