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All-New 2023 Lexus RX Tackles California’s Central Coast

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Lexus executives readily acknowledge that the Lexus RX “is the franchise.” Both Guest Co-Host Matt DeLorenzo and Hot Jack Nerad were among the first journalists to test the all-new 2023 Lexus RX. The model comes […]

First Comparison: Ford F-150 Raptor R versus Ram 1500 TRX

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The most powerful Ford F-150 pickup truck ever built has just gone on sale poised to go head-to-head with the current hottest truck on the planet — the Ram 1500 TRX. So how does the […]

Crashing through Maine Woods in 518-hp Land Rover Defender 90 V8

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What happens when you take the latest version of the legendary Land Rover Defender 90 and add a 518-horsepower V-8? Well, one thing that happens is you have the subject of one of our road […]

Behind the Scenes of the All-New 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV

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The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV promises to be one of the most exciting vehicles to hit the road next year. In SS trim it will offer 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque. That’s exciting […]

Texas Two-Step: Getting Dirty in the All-New 2023 Toyota Sequoia

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The Toyota Sequoia stood pat for over a decade, but now an all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia is about to come to market and we’ve driven it. Host Jack Nerad got behind the wheel of several […]

Bolt is Back! Driving the Heavily Revised 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV

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Electric vehicles continue to make news this week. In this episode we road test the heavily revised 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and take a long look at what many suggest is an all-electric future. Some […]

Secrets Revealed: Ford EV VP Darren Palmer Discusses the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Truck

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The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning battery-electric truck is one of the most important vehicle launches of this generation. To bring you important details on the vehicle “America on the Road” Host Jack Nerad conducted an […]

First Drive: 2022 Mazda CX-50 Takes Brand In New, Off-Road Direction

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Mazda is well-known for producing vehicles with uncommon handling precision and exceptional driving feel. Now the brand is bringing those attributes to another type of motoring — off-road. It’s a departure but it tracks the […]

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 […]