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The King of the Hill Corvette is making a comeback, and we have the specifications, the hype and our comments on what the newest and hottest version of “America’s Sports Car” means to you and to General Motors.
The just-released specs on the new 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 are mind-boggling. Tucked behind the driver and passenger is the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer, and it’s housed in an iconic design that has the goods to challenge the world’s best supercars. Former Road & Track Editor Matt DeLorenzo and former Motor Trend Editor Jack Nerad, who is, of course, the host of America on the Road and owner of a classic Corvette, will give their thoughts on what promises to be a landmark vehicle.
While some observers suggest that we have enough crossover SUVs already, Toyota obviously doesn’t think so. To prove the point, the brand recently introduced the first-ever 2025 Toyota Crown Signia, and it’s set to arrive in dealerships virtually as you read this. The brand is taking an upscale approach with its new toy. Available in XLE and Limited trims, the Crown Signia is equipped with the Toyota Hybrid System and all-wheel drive. With a four-cylinder engine doing the heavy lifting, the hybrid system delivers a net output of 240 horsepower and achieves an EPA-estimated 38 mpg combined rating.
The Crown Signia’s handsome exterior boasts a stylish and sleek monochromatic grille and the option for 21-inch wheels. Inside, the premium cabin offers seating for five and a fold-flat second row. Passengers can enjoy a quiet ride with standard leather-trimmed seating, soft-touch materials, and the option of a panoramic glass roof. The likable new model is also equipped with a 12.3-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen and comes with standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 advanced driver assistance system array.
Of course, all this sounds as appealing as a hot fudge sundae topped with real whipped cream, but how does it drive? Guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo will tell us in his portion of the road test segment.
In the other half, host Jack Nerad will describe his weeklong encounter with Volvo’s newest version of its C40 Recharge battery-electric crossover coupe. The big news is the Single Motor version of the Volvo C40 Recharge that Nerad tested. It’s the first rear-drive Volvo in years, and it makes the handsome C40 Recharge a much more competitive player in the cutthroat BEV crossover market.
This week, our special guest is Frank Hanley, head of automotive benchmarking at J.D. Power. If you want to know which vehicles are most loved by their owners—something that most of us would really like to know—he’s the man to tell you. We’ll have the results of J.D. Power’s annual APEAL study and Hanley’s analysis coming up in our interview segment.
If you haven’t noticed, new and used cars have rocketed up in price over the past five years, and now Cars.com details that trajectory in a new study. We’ll have our take on what the trend means to you.
Tesla is in the news again —isn’t it always? — as it recalls more than 1.8 million vehicles for a safety problem. We’ll tell you what the issue is this time and share our reactions.
And there’s a battle brewing over automatic emergency braking. We’ll tell you who the combatants are and what is likely to happen next.
America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad’s latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
