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Can Practical be Fun? We Test 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid

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This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers: the powerful 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid and the efficient 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid. They also discuss Hyundai’s rugged […]

Bolt From the Blue: The Electrifying 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Is Back For Another Try

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad welcomes guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for road tests of two very different vehicles: the value-packed returning 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV and the rugged-yet-comfortable 2026 Hyundai […]

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 […]

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SEL AWD: Finally, Battery-Electric SUV that Makes Sense

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This week on America on the Road, roomy SUVs go under the microscope. Host Jack Nerad tests the family-focused 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 SEL AWD, Hyundai’s newest three-row electric SUV. And co-host Chris Teague details […]

First Tests: 2026 Jeep Cherokee; 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee — New Engines, New Life

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This week on America on the Road, guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo joins Jack Nerad as they dive into Jack’s first-drive impressions of the revived 2026 Jeep Cherokee and updated 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Matt reviews […]

Testing All-New EVs: 2026 Toyota C-HR, 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland

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This week on America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver special first-drive reports on the all-new 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland and the 2026 Toyota C-HR. In the road test segment, […]

Maserati Grecale Trofeo: More Fun than Any SUV Should Ever Be

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This week on America on the Road, co-host Chris Teague joins host Jack Nerad as they dive into the latest automotive news, two compelling road tests, and an insightful engineering-focused interview. Jack reviews the high-performance […]

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 […]

2026 Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD Guns for BMW, Mercedes-Benz

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This week on America on the Road (episode 301), host Jack Nerad and cohost Chris Teague kick off the new year with road tests of two very different vehicles, breaking news from Ford, and a […]

Is the 2027 Dodge Charger Scat Pack the Most Sophisticated Musclecar Ever?

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This week’s America on the Road is a special episode for several reasons. Not only is it the 300th episode since AOTR was rejuvenated as a radio series and podcast, but it also features one […]