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Special Road Test: 1,000 Miles in 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite

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Driving from Dallas to Oxford, Mississippi, and back over the course of a three-day weekend sounds like a daunting proposition for a lot of people. After all, Dallas is 530 miles from Oxford, so the […]

On and Off Road in All-New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

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The Hyundai Santa Fe midsize crossover has been successful for multiple generations in the United States, but it is expected to leap to an even higher level with the imminent introduction of the all-new 2024 […]

Czech Please: Praga Bohema 700-Hp Hypercar Starts Production

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It’s not every car company that also builds light tanks and a variety of aircraft, but Praga, the Prague-based company founded in 1907, is one such automaker. Having survived the perils of two world wars, […]

First Drive: 2023 Jeep Compass

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The 2023 Jeep Compass has undergone an engine transplant for the new model year, and the transformation is nothing short of amazing. The substitution of a more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine for the previous […]

Is 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Best SUV Value Available Today?

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One of the best SUVs we’ve ever tested — the 2022 Jeep Cherokee — is the subject of this week’s interview. Our special guest is David Partlow, chief engineer on the all-new vehicle. Host Jack […]

Driving new 2022 Volvo XC60 in Malibu

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Volvo is charging ahead with its plan to electrify its fleet in less than a decade, but it continues to renew its gasoline-powered models as well. One strong example is the 2022 Volvo XC60 midsize […]

Hitting the Gas in the 2021 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Redeye

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We have a lot of EV and SUV rumors for you and some new introductions to talk about this week in this episode of America on the Road. Leading off, we discuss the just-announced extensions […]

Driving Off Road in the All-New 2021 Ford Bronco Sport

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The long wait is over and the chance to go off-road in the all-new and highly anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco Sport has arrived. Host Jack Nerad was one of a select few auto journalists who […]

2020 Volkswagen Jetta SEL Premium: Upscale Compact with European Flair

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The Volkswagen Jetta is one of the world’s most successful sedans. Since its introduction in 1979 more than three million Jettas have been sold in the United States alone. More than 17.5 million models have […]

Volkswagen GTI Expert Car Review: Just the Right Mix

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Volkswagen has the recipe to mix just the right amounts of speed and practicality in its GTI. And the 2019 Volkswagen GTI is the latest example of that. It is a car that is both […]