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2026 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium: Are 2 Rows Better than 3?

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad puts Mazda’s new 2026 CX-70 Turbo S Premium to the test, while Chris Teague drives Volvo’s smallest and quickest electric SUV, the 2026 Volvo EX30. Jack […]

Just Tested: 2026 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD, 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague break down a busy week in the auto industry, including a reopened federal investigation into GM V8 engine failures, mixed signals for the […]

2026 Ford Maverick Lobo: North American Truck of the Year Hits the Street

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad flies solo as co-host Chris Teague tends to a sick dog. Jack brings you road tests of two standout vehicles–North American Truck of the Year […]

Driving Coolest Car You’ve Never Heard Of: 2026 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague test two cars that are about as different as two cars can be — the 2026 Lexus LC 500 and the 2026 […]

EV or Hybrid: Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid Tested This Week

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This week on America on the Road, co-hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague get behind the wheels of two fascinating 2025 and 2026 model-year vehicles that approach electrification from very different angles. Jack tests the […]