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First Tests: 2026 Jeep Cherokee; 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee — New Engines, New Life

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This week on America on the Road, guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo joins Jack Nerad as they dive into Jack’s first-drive impressions of the revived 2026 Jeep Cherokee and updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Matt reviews […]

Testing All-New EVs: 2026 Toyota C-HR, 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver special first-drive reports on the all-new 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland and the 2026 Toyota C-HR. In the road test segment, […]

Is the 2027 Dodge Charger Scat Pack the Most Sophisticated Musclecar Ever?

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This week’s America on the Road is a special episode for several reasons. Not only is it the 300th episode since AOTR was rejuvenated as a radio series and podcast, but it also features one […]

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 […]

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 […]

Crossing the Red River to Broken Bow in 2025 Lexus RX 350 F Sport

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We kick off this episode with an in-depth review of the 2025 Lexus RX 350 F Sport, a luxury midsize SUV that blends sporty design elements with Lexus’ signature comfort. Host Jack Nerad crossed the […]

Canyon-Carving CUV: 2025 Mazda CX5 Slices Up San Diego County

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This week’s episode of America on the Road brings two all-new models to the forefront, both playing in dramatically different corners of the automotive spectrum — the 2025 Mazda CX-5 and the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq […]

2025 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat: 710-HP, 2,000 Miles on Made in America Tour

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In this week’s episode of America on the Road, we dive deep into two standout vehicles that couldn’t be more different but are each compelling in their own right — the 2025 Dodge Durango Hellcat […]

2025 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance: The Clark Kent of Sports Sedans

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In this episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague discuss the latest automotive news, including new tax breaks for car buyers, challenges faced by important global automakers, and exciting […]