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2027 Dodge Charger R/T: Gas Muscle Returns

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad welcomes back co-host Chris Teague, and they have some intriguing road tests. Chris puts the gas-powered 2027 Dodge Charger R/T through its paces while Jack […]

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid & 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV: Series Hybrid Smoothness Meets Premium PHEV Power

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a packed episode of industry news and road tests. They discuss Stellantis’s improving North American results, strong […]

Special from North American Car of the Year Testing in Ann Arbor

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and frequent guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo record a special on-location episode from North American Car of the Year testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They explain […]

Toyota Tundra TRD Pro & Prius Nightshade Road Tests

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo (Chris Teague is off). They deliver two Toyota road tests, discuss Volkswagen’s upcoming electric ID.Tiguan, the return of the […]

Getting Desert Dusty in 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line SX Prestige

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad is joined by co-host Chris Teague to deliver fresh road tests of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line SX Prestige and the expanded 2026 Lexus RZ […]

Cheap Thrills: 2026 Hyundai Venue Road Tripping to Vegas (Baby)

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Would you choose one of the least expensive vehicles in the country for a road trip to Las Vegas? Host Jack Nerad did just that, taking the $25,000 small SUV on a 600-mile out-and-back in […]

Wedding Bell Blue: 2026 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Takes on Central CA

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Getting six adults and their luggage to a gala wedding 150 miles away is no small task. So to accomplish it, we called in Big Blue 2, our affectionate nickname for the 2026 Jeep Grand […]

2026 Mazda CX-30 Turbo: Isn’t This SUV Really a Hot Hatchback?

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers — the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and the fun 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo. They also cover […]

Hyundai Santa Fe XRT AWD Road Test: Rugged Style Meets Everyday Utility

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague lead with road tests of two appealing mainstream SUVs — 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT and 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid. This week’s […]

Spring Training Special: 2026 Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid Takes on Arizona Heat

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This week on America on the Road, hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague test the 2026 Volvo XC90 and Kia K4 Hatchback. In the news, they unpack climbing gas prices tied to global tensions, which […]