America on the Road

America on the Road episodes:

• 06.29.2024

  2024 Lexus LS 500h: Can Hybrids Make Sedans Relevant Again?

  When the Lexus LS was introduced as the brand’s seminal offering, full-size sedans were the flagships of every luxury lineup. But that was in 1989 when Taylor Swift was born and when Elon Musk was a teenager leaving South Africa...

  
• 06.22.2024

  2024 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro: Good-bye, Old Friend

  The 2024 Toyota 4Runner is the last of its generation, and all indications are it is going to be missed. This week, Host Jack Nerad got a special chance to say goodbye to the old and respected warrior as he...

  
• 06.15.2024

  2024 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35: Road Testing in the Malibu Hills

  We admit the Mercedes-AMG GLB 35 isn’t quite as sleek and sexy-looking as its sibling, the GLA, but when you’re at the controls of the compact sports utility, it immediately ceases to matter. The influx of 300+ horsepower is the...

  
• 06.08.2024

  2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEV Edition Off-Road in Maine

  Chevrolet says the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEV Edition is “America’s ultimate off-road beast.” After driving it on and off road for a full week in Maine, America on the Road Co-Host Chris Teague has no reason to question...

  
• 06.01.2024

  2024 Ford Ranger Chief Engineer Reveals Midsize Truck Secrets

  The burgeoning midsize truck segment has a renewed entrant in the 2024 Ford Ranger. The handsome truck offers a pair of powerful turbocharged engines, including the now-available 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, and it is filled with technologies previously unavailable on a...

  
• 05.25.2024

  VW ID.7: Why You Won’t See This Car Anytime Soon

  To say that the transition to electric vehicles isn’t going as predicted is putting it mildly. This week, two global manufacturers revealed that they are pausing their previously planned introductions of battery-electric sedans in the United States. That’s the reason...

  
• 05.18.2024

  Genesis Product Planner Trevor Lai Details New 2025 Genesis GV80 SUV

  The Genesis GV80 luxury crossover is the vehicle that really put the Genesis brand on the map in the United States. Prior to its introduction, the Korean-based luxury brand only had sedans in its lineup, and in the American market,...

  
• 05.11.2024

  2024 Fiat 500e: Finally An Affordable EV You Can Have Fun With

  In Europe, the Fiat 500e is leading the electric city-car market for the second year in a row, ranking at the top of that category in Italy, Germany, Spain, Belgium and Austria. But can it achieve similar success in North...

  
• 05.04.2024

  2024 Volvo S60 Recharge — The Clark Kent of Sedans

  Just as Clark Kent can turn into Superman by ditching his glasses and changing his outfit, so it is wth the 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge. At first glance, like the mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, the S60 Recharge...

  
• 04.27.2024

  Exclusive: Ram’s Brant Combs Dissects All-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO

  Ram has just introduced its latest off-road performance truck, the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, and we will give you all the details in our exclusive interview with Ram North America sales head Brant Combs. Few people know more about Ram’s...

  
• 04.20.2024

  Special Report: Should U.S. Adopt European Transport Model?

  Many think that we in America should change the way we get around every day, increasing our use of public transportation, electric cars and commuting by bicycle much as they do in Europe. But is that a practical solution for...

  
• 04.13.2024

  2025 Ram 1500 from Top to Bottom with Chief Engineer Doug Killian

  The 2025 Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck isn’t all new, but its changes are more significant than the typical mid-cycle refresh. The biggest change is the substitution of the new twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 for the legendary HEMI V-8. But there...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Behind the Scenes of the Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear

  You could say the Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear is the unexpected Lightning. Sporting 37-inch tires and outrageous bodywork, the Ford Performance on- and off-road demonstrator vehicle doesn’t simply get stares for how it looks but also for what it can...

  
• 03.30.2024

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

  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 version. Host Jack Nerad drove...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Riding the Utah Range in 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor

  Some are wondering why it took so long to arrive, but we are simply glad the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is here. We’re especially glad after flogging it both on and off the road in the wild range on the...

  
• 03.16.2024

  Volvo S90 Recharge, Hyundai Ioniq 6: Plug-In Hybrid or EV?

  In this episode of America on the Road, we try to answer a question posed by our two road test cars, the 2024 Volvo S90 Recharge and the Hyundai Ioniq 6. The Volvo is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and the...

  
• 03.09.2024

  Can 2024 Buick Envista Provide the Affordable Answer?

  At America on the Road, we often complain about the fact that carmakers are offering fewer and fewer vehicles that are affordable for average Americans. But the new 2024 Buick Envista is an exception that both proves and might change...

  
• 03.02.2024

  Why You Should Get Over It and Buy a 2024 Ford Maverick

  Sure, the Ford Maverick isn’t the most manly truck on the block. In fact, some people have the effrontery to call it a “toy truck.” But Co-Host Chris Teague came to a completely different conclusion when he road-tested the 2024...

  
• 02.24.2024

  Texas-Tested: 2025 Ram 1500 Hits the (Back) Road

  Driving the heavily revised 2025 Ram 1500 brought on a strange sensation. Instead of giving a sense of raw muscle, it offered the sophistication of an uptown limousine. In fact, we’d bet that most limousines don’t ride as well or...

  
• 02.17.2024

  2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

  The 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country isn’t a startling new development. It doesn’t feature a groundbreaking engine or stunning piece of safety equipment. But in a month when snow, ice, and other inclement weather can occur almost anywhere, it is...

  
• 02.10.2024

  2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: Driving the Hottest 3-Row Around

  For the 2024 model year, Mercedes-AMG is upgrading the performance-oriented GLS 63 three-row SUV by adding to its generous list of standard equipment. If you think a performance-oriented three-row SUV is sort of a silly idea, well, you probably haven’t...

  
• 02.03.2024

  2024 Acura TLX Type S: Sports Sedan or Luxury Sedan?

  Acura says the TLX Type S is the quickest, best-handling all-wheel-drive sedan in its history. But can it provide its unique brand of performance in the midst of a brutal Maine winter? That’s what Co-Host Chris Teague set out to...

  
• 01.27.2024

  2024 Toyota GR Corolla Takes on Wilds of Maine

  America on the Road’s Co-Host Chris Teague finally went and did it — he bought himself a brand-new 2024 Toyota GR Corolla. Not only that, but he took delivery of his hot, new ride right in the midst of a...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Czech Please: Praga Bohema 700-Hp Hypercar Starts Production

  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, Communist occupation, and the topsy-turvy...

  
• 01.13.2024

  Exclusive Interview: Karma President Marques McCammon on 1,100-hp Karma Kaveya

  This week, our special guest on America on the Road is Marques McCammon, President of Karma Automotive. Karma is a California-based builder of high-performance electric vehicles whose very interesting plans include the imminent launch of the 1,100-horsepower Kaveya super coupe....

  
• 01.06.2024

  Opposites Attack: 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport, 2024 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

  Our two test vehicles this week couldn’t be more different. The 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport is the brand’s latest effort to cash in on the current off-road craze that continues to sweep the nation. With all-terrain tires, a trick torque-vectoring...

  
• 12.30.2023

  Doing It Again in the Toyota GR Corolla Mirizo Edition

  Editor's Note: This is the repeat of one of our most popular episodes in 2023. It originally aired on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Jack and Chris will be back with an all-new episode on January 6, 2024. Happy New Year...

  
• 12.23.2023

  McLaren GTS Replaces McLaren GT; Lexus RZ Gets New, Cheaper Model

  McLaren has just introduced the McLaren GTS, a replacement for the GT, and we have the details. The grand tourer marries supercar performance with everyday practicality. Its 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine boasts 626 horsepower, 14 more than its predecessor, and...

  
• 12.16.2023

  Road Testing 2024 Toyota BZ4X, 2024 Jeep Compass

  Our road tests this week look at two sides of the compact utility coin. Co-Host Chris Teague took the wheel of the battery-electric Toyota BZ4X in frigid Maine. Across the country in much better weather, Host Jack Nerad put the...

  
• 12.09.2023

  Road Testing 2024 Subaru Impreza RS in Snowy-Covered Maine

  There is plenty for Jack Nerad and Chris Teague to talk about in this episode of America on the Road. First, there’s the news: Now, electric vehicle owners have something else to be anxious about. We’ll tell you what it is...

  
• 12.02.2023

  Revealed! 2024 Porsche Panamera — Is More Digital More Fun?

  Whenever there is a newly updated Porsche to talk about, we celebrate, and that is certainly the case this week. The legendary German brand has ripped the wrapping paper off the heavily revamped 2024 Porsche Panamera sedan, and we’ll have...

  
• 11.25.2023

  Joy of Driving: Road Testing Toyota GR Corolla Morizo

  In this era of crossover vehicles and electric-powered appliance cars, fewer and fewer models on the road get an enthusiast’s blood boiling. But one vehicle that does just that is the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo edition. First off, it...

  
• 11.18.2023

  2024 North American Car of the Year Finalists Revealed and Reviewed

  In this special edition direct from the North American Car of the Year announcement at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Host Jack Nerad and frequent Guest Host Matty DeLorenzo take incisive looks at the vehicles that made it to the...

  
• 11.11.2023

  Exclusive: Volvo’s Conny Perrson Describes All-New 2025 Volvo EX30 EV

  The smallest Volvo SUV ever might be the biggest in terms of impact in the United States and around the globe. With a suggested starting price of $34,950, Volvo EX30 could cause many American consumers to have second thoughts about...

  
• 11.04.2023

  Testing 2024 North American Car of the Year Contenders

  In this special direct from North American Car of the Year testing in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Host Jack Nerad and frequent Guest Host Matt DeLorenzo discuss the many candidates for three of the most prestigious honors in autodom. Nerad is...

  
• 10.28.2023

  TX in Texas: Road Testing 2024 Lexus TX 3-Row SUV

  The 2024 Lexus TX three-row crossover might prompt some luxury SUV buyers to wonder why Lexus hasn’t had a vehicle like it before. The good news is Lexus has it now, and it promises to be a strong competitor to...

  
• 10.21.2023

  Exclusive Interview: First Look at 2024 Honda Prologue Battery-Electric SUV

  Honda has just pulled the wraps off its first dedicated battery-electric crossover SUV, and we’ll have all the details about it. Our special guest this week is Jonathan Rivers, who is manager of product information at American Honda. Host Jack...

  
• 10.14.2023

  Nissan Hyper Adventure: The Future of Off-Roading is Pretty Cool

  No, we haven’t driven the Nissan Hyper Adventure concept yet. As a digital concept, it doesn’t offer anything to drive. But we were so struck by its out-of-this-world good looks that we had to cover it in this week’s news...

  
• 10.07.2023

  SoCal Road Test: 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge eAWD Ultimate Dark

  It’s very pleasant when you get behind the wheel of a car, and it proves to be a lot better than you thought it would be. That was Host Jack Nerad’s experience with the 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge eAWD Ultimate...

  
• 09.30.2023

  Racing Fall in 2024 Toyota GR86

  You might call it the Rodney Dangerfield of sports coupes. The Toyota GR86, in the words of that fabled comedian, “don’t get no respect,” but the fact is, it deserves some. Our Co-Host Chris Teague put a GR86 through its...

  
• 09.23.2023

  Putting 2023 Honda Civic Type R to Test in Maine

  The Honda Civic Type R is the highest-performance version of one of the most popular cars in the United States. The all-new version continues a proud legacy as the most powerful model in the Type R's 30-year history. The car...

  
• 09.16.2023

  Driving All-New, All-Electric Kia EV9 3-Row SUV

  The Kia EV9 is an important step in the effort to move electric vehicles from the status symbols of the rich to everyday vehicles for mainstream Americans. And what could be more mainstream American than a three-row SUV? That’s the market...

  
• 09.09.2023

  Charging Back to the Future in the 2023 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger

  If you’re counting, the 2023 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Swinger is the fourth of seven special-edition Dodge “Last Call” models and it offers a nostalgic look back to the unique style of the Dodge brand’s “swinging” musclecar lineup of...

  
• 09.02.2023

  Is This the Time To Make the Move to an Electric Vehicle?

  [As hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague take Labor Day weekend off, this is the repeat of a popular episode that originally aired in July. Jack and Chris will be back with an all-new episode next week.] While many claim the...

  
• 08.26.2023

  Why the Subaru WRX Might Be Best Performance Bargain on the Road

  After a week in one of the most enjoyable vehicles he’s driven this year, Host Jack Nerad concluded that the 2023 Subaru WRX performance sedan might be the best performance bargain in the land right now. If it’s not, it...

  
• 08.19.2023

  2 Months Behind Wheel of 2023 Volkswagen Golf R

  We have an unusual road test for you in this week’s episode of America on the Road. Instead of testing a car provided to us by one of the car manufacturers, Co-Host Chris Teague will road test a car he...

  
• 08.12.2023

  Driving the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost in the SoCal Mountains

  Tesla is facing two new lawsuits, and they concern issues we’ve just talked about here on America on the Road. We’ll give you all the details in just a few minutes. Is your car spying on you? Toyota is bringing back...

  
• 08.05.2023

  Hot As An Electric Burner: Road-testing 2023 Kia EV6 GT

  Does a midsize crossover EV need to be as quick as an exotic car from a specialty carmaker? Probably not. But the 2023 Kia EV6 GT is that quick, as Co-Host Chris Teague discovered in this week’s road test. It...

  
• 07.29.2023

  Road Testing New 2024 Ford Mustang GT in SoCal Mountains

  This week we discuss what we discovered when Host Jack Nerad was among the first journalists to drive the seventh-generation Ford Mustang. While the “all-new” 2024 Mustang offers buyers the choice of a turbocharged four-cylinder engine or a naturally aspirated...

  
• 07.22.2023

  Is Now the Time To Buy 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning?

  While many claim the future is electric, statistics indicate the present day is ICE. Further evidence of that came this week with reports that inventories of newly introduced electric vehicles are piling up on dealer lots and in manufacturer inventories....