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2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid: 3 Rows and 34 MPG…Crazy!

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In this week’s episode of America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague hit the road with two distinctly different 2025 vehicles in the spotlight: the family-focused Toyota Grand Highlander Nightshade Hybrid and the […]

2025 Toyota Sequoia TRD Off-Road 1794 Edition Takes On California Coast

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On this week’s episode of America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague dive into two very different test vehicles, starting with the rugged yet refined 2025 Toyota Sequoia TRD Off-Road 1794 Edition. Jack […]

Hot-Roaders: 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT, 2025 Acura RDX

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Are SUVs like the 2025 Hyundai Tucson XRT and Acura RDX really meant to go off road? That’s a question we will answer this week as we discuss both vehicles after thoroughly road testing them. […]

Approachably Cool: 2025 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Turbo: 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hatch

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This week’s episode of America on the Road features road tests of two standout vehicles–the 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring hatchback and the 2025 Mazda CX-5 Carbon Turbo. Co-Host Chris Teague put the Civic Sport […]

SUV Riot: 2025 Ford Expedition Tremor vs 2025 Nissan Armada, 2025 Acura ADX vs 2025 Lexus UX 300h

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In this episode Jack Nerad and Chris Teague bring you an SUV-heavy road test lineup featuring four dramatically different models, each offering its own take on size, capability, and innovation. Co-Host Chris Teague kicks things […]

Off-Road Riot: 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro, 2025 Lexus LX 700h

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This week we road test two vehicles with strong all-terrain credentials: the 2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Hybrid and the 2025 Lexus LX 700h. Co-host Chris Teague put the Toyota through its paces as winter […]

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road vs. Maine’s ‘Mud Season’

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They call it “False Spring” in Maine. The weather warms up, and the result is acres and acres of mud everywhere. While it’s not good for many outdoor activities, it is made-to-order for all-terrain vehicle […]

2025 Honda Civic Si: The Perfect Spring Training Sports Sedan

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One rite of spring is getting the sports model onto the road for a joyride. Another is the opening of Major League Baseball camps where the crack of bat on ball makes sweet music to […]

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Getting Dirty Goes Electric

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While new circumstances might spell difficulties for the makers of electric vehicles, Hyundai is charging ahead with new variants of its popular Ioniq 5. Accompanying a 2025 model-year refresh, the newest of the variants is […]

Ford Mustang GTD: Fastest Street-Legal Mustang Ever

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Ford has introduced the Mustang GTD Spirit of America, a tribute to the iconic American car that has been part of American culture since 1965. This week, we have an exclusive interview with an expert […]