America on the Road
Hosted by esteemed auto industry expert Jack Nerad, America on the Road brings car-buyers and car enthusiasts behind-the-scenes insight on what is really going on inside the auto industry. From incisive road tests that get to the heart of the matter to news reporting that goes beyond the headlines to interviews with the industry's movers-and-shakers, America on the Road brings you information and entertainment you can't find anywhere else. With new episodes based on the same format that has proved successful on radio stations across the country for more than 20 years, America on the Road should be your key source on automotive information.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 111
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Toyota’s Sprowl Reveals Details of All-New 2024 Land Cruiser
The iconic Toyota Land Cruiser makes a comeback for the 2024 model year, now in a more compact form reminiscent of the original 1958 version. While the ’58 Land Cruiser lacked a hybrid powertrain, ad…
00:43:39 |
Sat 13 Jul 2024
2026 Volkswagen Golf R: Fastest Volkswagen Ever
In the same week that Volkswagen announced a giant investment in electric-vehicle maker Rivian, the brand also reinforced its stance in conventional gasoline-powered vehicles with the unveiling of th…
00:43:55 |
Sat 06 Jul 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 …
00:44:54 |
Sat 29 Jun 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 warrio…
00:44:25 |
Sat 22 Jun 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 inf…
00:45:00 |
Sat 15 Jun 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 T…
Sat 08 Jun 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 V…
Sat 01 Jun 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 introduction…
Sat 25 May 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 lin…
00:47:46 |
Sat 18 May 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 si…
00:49:03 |
Sat 11 May 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 metro…
00:47:44 |
Sat 04 May 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. Fe…
00:46:14 |
Sat 27 Apr 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…
Sat 20 Apr 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 Hurrican…
00:46:08 |
Sat 13 Apr 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 simpl…
00:47:14 |
Sat 06 Apr 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-…
00:44:40 |
Sat 30 Mar 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…
00:49:03 |
Sat 23 Mar 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 …
00:45:23 |
Sat 16 Mar 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…
00:43:55 |
Sat 09 Mar 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 …
00:44:22 |
Sat 02 Mar 2024
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