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 Boulder Concept signaling the Korean brand’s body-on-frame truck future, Subaru’s 420-hp Getaway electric SUV, and the scalding-hot Genesis GV60 Magma. They also consider worsening new-car affordability and what the balance of 2026 will look like.

Jack reviews the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring, praising its excellent 48 mpg combined efficiency, smooth hybrid powertrain, fun-to-drive handling, premium interior with leather seats and Bose audio, 9-inch touchscreen, and strong value at $35,145 as tested.

Chris tests the 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain delivering 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The innovative powertrain enables up to 12,000 pounds of towing, but is it as refined as other Toyota hybrids? Chris offers his opinion, and he also covers its performance, familiar highway manners, advanced Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 driver assistance features, and upscale interior options.

Hyundai debuts a rugged concept with ladder-frame construction, 37-inch mud-terrain tires, and serious off-road design, signaling its first American-built midsize pickup by 2030.

Enthusiasts are fighting a proposed law that could severely restrict when and where vintage vehicles can be driven.

Subaru’s most powerful vehicle offers 300+ miles of range, standard AWD, strong off-road capability, and family-friendly three-row seating.

This high-output EV delivers up to 641 hp, 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, virtual gear shifting, and simulated engine sound.

Average monthly payments hit $773 with 20% of buyers now paying $1,000+, as loan terms stretch longer.

Pete from Springfield, Missouri, asks: “Why are manual transmissions disappearing so fast?”

Jack’s crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, is available now in paperback and eBook on Amazon — currently at a sale price.

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