America on the Road

This week on America on the Road , host Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a packed episode of industry news and road tests. They discuss Stellantis’s improving North American results, strong projected October sales, General Motors’ long-overdue move into hybrids, and Honda’s warning about potential 50% tariffs on Canadian-built vehicles. Matt delivers a first drive of the al...

This week on America on the Road , host Jack Nerad and frequent guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo record a special on-location episode from North American Car of the Year testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They explain the awards process, discuss the state of the auto industry heading into the 2027 model year, and share first impressions of the strong Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year fields after drivi...

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo (Chris Teague is off). They deliver two Toyota road tests, discuss Volkswagen’s upcoming electric ID.Tiguan, the return of the Nissan Rogue hybrid, and several intriguing North American Utility of the Year contenders, including the Rivian R2, Jeep Grand Wagoneer REEV, Toyota Highlander EV, and Jeep Recon. 🛻 Mat...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for a road-test-heavy episode. They review the returning Honda Prelude hybrid coupe, the refreshed Toyota bZ electric compact SUV, the luxurious GMC Acadia Denali, and the Lexus RX hybrid. Matt also shares insights on the current state of the EV market, battery costs, and why pure electrics still face major hur...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver fresh road tests of the revived 2027 Chevrolet Bolt and the rugged 2026 Lexus LX 700h Overtrail. They also examine the Senate push to ban Chinese-linked vehicles and Lexus’s expansion into luxury yachts. Are improved self-driving systems actually a potential safety menace? The New York Times thinks so, and we’ll offer o...

This week on America on the Road , it’s a road test riot. Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver fresh tests of the engaging 2026 Mazda CX-50 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus and the powerful 2026 Toyota Sequoia Capstone hybrid. They also review the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, examine the 2027 Chrysler Pacifica, and discuss North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year nominees. 🚗 Jac...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver fresh road tests of the 2026 Genesis GV80 and the limited-edition 2026 Toyota Corolla FX. They also examine GM’s push into domestic sodium-ion batteries, the latest climb in used-vehicle prices, and President Trump’s comments on possible Chinese auto plants in the United States. The pair detail the hybrid-only 2027 Lexu...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver fresh road tests of the 2026 Land Rover Defender 130 V8 and the affordable 2026 Chevrolet Trax. They also examine Tesla’s large-scale China door-release campaign and its implications for U.S. owners, Volvo’s expanded connected safety alerts, Kia’s 2027 Niro and Sportage pricing, Mitsubishi’s Momentum 2030 growth plan, a...

This week on America on the Road , host Jack Nerad delivers a fresh road test of the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia XLE, a vehicle that’s in Chris’s sweetspot, while co-host Chris Teague offers his take on the 2027 Kia Telluride hybrid. In the news segment, Jack and Chris dive into the latest JD Power Tech Experience Index findings, the rise of in-car AI agents, and Jeep’s new Wrangler Smoky Mountain Ed...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo for road tests of the 2026 Genesis G70 3.3T Prestige and the fascinating new 2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport, the raciest RAV4 ever. They also examine Ford and GM’s growing disagreement over trade policy, Acura’s dramatic NEXERA Vision concept, the 1,070-horsepower Lucid Gravity GT-S, and a massive Stellantis rearvie...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague deliver fresh road tests of the 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade and the Ford F-350 Super Duty with Power Stroke diesel. They also examine the latest on premium buyers shifting to mainstream brands, Ford’s newly named Fathom electric truck, the Ford/Lincoln AI assistant rollout, Chrysler’s custom Pacifica concepts, and the new Lexu...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad is joined by co-host Chris Teague to deliver fresh road tests of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line SX Prestige and the expanded 2026 Lexus RZ lineup. Looking at news and comment, they detail the latest on Hennessey’s pure-analog hypercar, Genesis’s first high-performance EV, and the end of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Especially for car buyers &...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad is joined by guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo (Chris Teague is off remodeling). They deliver two fresh road tests — 2026 Lexus NX 350h and 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country — and they unpack the latest JD Power APEAL study, California’s EV funding irony and new EV incentives, Waymo robotaxi challenges, and Toyota’s 2027 Crown and Sequoia updates. S...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad reports on his early drive of the all-new 2027 Kia Seltos X-Drive SX, and co-host Chris Teague evaluates the overlanding-focused 2026 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter. The pair also cover a full slate of automotive news and present an exclusive conversation with Kia North America marketing chief Russell Wager. In the news and comment department, Jack and Chr...

Would you choose one of the least expensive vehicles in the country for a road trip to Las Vegas? Host Jack Nerad did just that, taking the $25,000 small SUV on a 600-mile out-and-back in weather topping 100 degrees. What — is he nuts? Meanwhile, Co-Host Chris Teague gave himself a more reasonable assignment, reviewing the off-road-ready 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Jack and Chris also di...

While some say go big or go home, others will tell you great things come in small packages. This week on America on the Road ,  we test both theories as Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two family-friendly SUVs. On the Go Big side of the ledger Chris puts the luxurious 2026 Ford Expedition Platinum through its paces. Thinking smaller, Jack pilots the efficient 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to...

Getting six adults and their luggage to a gala wedding 150 miles away is no small task. So to accomplish it, we called in Big Blue 2, our affectionate nickname for the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was chosen for the special duty. How did the full-size SUV fare? We’ll tell you this week on America on the Road . While Jack Nerad was transporting most of his family to central California, across the...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two refined luxury SUVs — the 2026 Volvo XC60 B5 AWD and the athletic 2026 Lexus NX 350h F Sport Hybrid. They also discuss a new survey in which women drivers assure us they’re just fine, examine Mercedes’ opulent electric VLE luxury van, and offer their congratulations on the Lamborghini Miura’s 60th anniversary. We’ll al...

Who says there are no affordable cars on the market? This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two vehicles that put the lie to that notion — the redesigned 2026 Subaru Outback and the fun-to-drive 2026 Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo hatchback. They also discuss lagging consumer trust in self-driving cars, big discounts in the EV market, and tightening synthetic oil supplies. In...

This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague road test and review two very different Hyundais — the futuristic 2026 Ioniq 9 battery-electric three-row SUV and the realistic 2026 Tucson XRT. They also offer details on Ford’s aggressive new Explorer ST Sinister package and premium Bronco Filson edition, Lucid’s major Gravity software update, Subaru’s enhanced 2027 BRZ, and Audi’s st...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers — the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and the fun 2026 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo. They also cover Kia’s major Sportage Hybrid production launch on scene in Georgia, look at record hybrid sales from Hyundai and Kia, critique Toyota’s updated GR86, and discuss the all-new Bentley Flying Spur. Their spec...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two small SUVs — the refined 2026 Volvo XC40 B5 AWD Ultra and the completely updated 2026 Mazda CX-5. One is from a premium brand, but both have a premium feel. Jack and Chris also discuss Polestar’s ambitious landmark study to measure the thrill of driving, Audi’s advanced Digital Matrix headlights coming to the U.S., and Uber’...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong three-row performers — the engaging 2026 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus and the upscale 2026 Honda Pilot Elite. They also discuss rising EV interest amid higher gas prices, Tesla’s latest Model Y price increases, Honda’s major hybrid offensive, Volkswagen’s 2027 lineup changes, and a Mazda survey on Gen Z car buyers. 🚙 Jac...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two very different SUVs — the luxurious 2026 Genesis GV80 3.5T Prestige and the practical 2026 Subaru Solterra electric crossover. They also discuss Ford F-150 shortages, millions of vehicles with unresolved backup camera recalls, Tesla’s safety test success, MINI’s safety push, and Lexus’s new three-row EV. Our special guest is...

This week on America on the Road , Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two standout midsize off-roaders — the versatile 2026 Honda Ridgeline and the luxurious 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. They also dive into Hyundai’s brand new premium IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition, Ford’s plan for a $30,000 EV pickup, the heated “vehicle kill switch” debate, and Polestar’s new Google Gemini AI. (Do we need AI in o...