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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: The Future Has Arrived Full Force

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The first journalists have driven production versions of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, and we at “America on the Road” were among them. Not only is the F-150 Lightning a remarkable vehicle that is fast, […]

Why Do Mazdas Feel So Special? Mazda Engineer Dave Coleman Reveals Secrets

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Have you ever wondered why a Mazda feels like a Mazda and nothing else? We’ll have the answer for you in our exclusive interview with Dave Coleman, Mazda Vehicle Dynamics Manager. Host Jack Nerad had […]

Volvo Transforms Itself with All-New C40 Recharge EV

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Volvo is turning itself into a completely new brand with a strong emphasis on EVs. The latest example of that is the all-new Volvo C40 Recharge, a vehicle we got a chance to test drive […]

Ford Shows Off 2023 Ford F-150 Rattler — New, Affordable Off-Roader

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Ford has just introduced a new low-priced off-road version of the F-150 pickup that is sure to be a hit. And we’ll tell you all about it in this episode of America on the Road. […]

Will New Kia EV6 Change Brand Forever?

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Kia is seeking to change the way it is perceived — shifting from being a value brand to a maker of leading-edge electric vehicles. It’s a big change, and we have one of the architects […]

2022 Jeep Compass Takes on the Maine Woods in the Midst of a Hard Winter

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The 2022 Jeep Compass takes the compact SUV to a new level of comfort and functionality, and it is one of the vehicles we review in this edition of America on the Road. Co-host Chris […]

Is 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Best SUV Value Available Today?

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One of the best SUVs we’ve ever tested — the 2022 Jeep Cherokee — is the subject of this week’s interview. Our special guest is David Partlow, chief engineer on the all-new vehicle. Host Jack […]

Exclusive Interview with VW Group of America President Scott Keogh on the Future of EVs

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This week our special guest is Scott Keogh, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America as well as head of the Volkswagen brand for the North American region. He’ll have some very interesting things […]

First Drives: 2022 Wagoneer & Grand Wagoneer in New York

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Two legendary automotive names — Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer — are back in the news and we have all the information you need about the two exciting introductions from Stellantis. The anchor of our coverage […]

First Road Test: Gettin’ Dirty in All-New 2021 Ford Bronco

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The all-new, heavily anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco is here and we’ve driven it. In fact not only did we drive it extensively on- and off-road, but we also had the chance to discuss the exciting […]