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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 […]

2025 Volvo EX30 Finally Arrives: Is it Too Late to Start a New EV Party?

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In this week’s episode of America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague each test drive fascinating small cars — the 2025 Volvo EX30 and the 2025 Hyundai Kona. Depending upon how you look […]

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. […]

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 […]