America on the Road

著者: Jack Nerad - Host
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  • Hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague talk about cars and interview special guests from the automotive industry
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Hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague talk about cars and interview special guests from the automotive industry
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  • How Will Trump Change the Auto Industry?
    2024/11/09
    The elephant in the room this week is the landslide election of Donald J. Trump and what it means to the auto industry and the American car buyer. From tariffs to regulation changes to tax breaks, things won’t be the same, and we’ll look at it all though our America on the Road lens. Changes, they are acomin’, so buckle up for what will be a new and fascinating ride. In the road test segment week, we’ll be taking a close look at two popular crossovers: the 2025 Kia Sorento and the 2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus. Both vehicles have established beachheads in the crowded crossover market, but are they right for your driveway? Jack and Chris have put them through their paces to give you the real scoop on their performance, comfort, and tech features. The 2025 Kia Sorento is a versatile but sometimes overlooked midsize SUV designed for families, offering three rows of seating, a well-equipped interior, and multiple powertrain options. With modern tech features and a comfortable ride, the Sorento fills the bill for daily kid carpool and weekend adventures alike. But how does it stack up to competitors? The Mazda CX-50 Turbo Premium Plus brings Mazda’s signature sporty handling to the compact SUV segment, featuring a turbocharged engine that delivers plenty of acceleration. With premium materials, all-wheel drive, and even moderate off-road capability, the CX-50 is a refined yet adventurous crossover. Jack Nerad will give a detailed report. In addition to our road tests, we have Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting at AutoForecast Solutions, joining us as our special guest. With extensive expertise in automotive trends and forecasting, Sam will share his perspective on where the auto industry is heading, what consumers are looking for in their vehicles, and the challenges automakers face in today’s rapidly evolving market. In the news, we’ll discuss a new survey revealing the features Americans are prioritizing in their vehicles, Volkswagen's latest car subscription initiative, and a promising safety technology aimed at protecting school children on their way to and from school. As always, this episode is filled with expert opinions, thorough vehicle reviews, and all the updates you need to stay informed on the latest automotive trends. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad’s latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
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  • Special Road Test: 1,000 Miles in 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite
    2024/11/02
    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 journey entails a lot of driving. But there is reason behind our madness. Our future son-in-law went to Ole Miss, and he and my daughter asked us to join them to make the trip to see the Rebels play Oklahoma. How could you turn that down? The good news is we found the perfect vehicle for the trip — the 2025 Honda Odyssey Elite minivan. Intelligently upgraded for the new model year, the Odyssey proved to be the ideal vehicle for our, well, odyssey. Of course, it. It wasn’t enough to drive directly from Ft. Worth to Oxford, Mississippi — 500 miles as the crow flies. No, with the Odyssey’s newly revised infotainment system to guide us, we decided to take a side trip to visit Hot Springs National Park, one of the few national parks in the middle of a city. Then we pointed the Odyssey’s attractive nose to Grenada, Mississippi, because getting rooms in Oxford on football weekends involves mortgaging your home or selling an offspring. The Odyssey’s long-standing reputation as a reliable, spacious transporter proved invaluable. With five travelers aboard, we appreciated the roomy interior that can accommodate as many as eight and the adaptable seating. Honda’s Magic Slide seats and the fold-flat third row offered versatility, making cargo management easy, even with tons of luggage and snacks aboard. The Odyssey's V-6 engine with a 10-speed automatic transmission provided smooth and efficient performance, providing plenty of power for passing on the rural two-lanes we often found ourselves on. Notable tech features like a rear-seat entertainment system, cabin camera, and PA system kept everyone comfortable and connected. In short, the Odyssey slayed as a cross-country family cruiser, and Host Jack Nerad will tell you more in this episode. This week, our special guest is also our guest host. A few days ago, Matt DeLorenzo and host Jack Nerad traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, for the annual North American Car of the Year test session. After driving about a dozen car of the year contenders each, they sat down to talk about what they had learned and what vehicles impressed them. In this episode, Matt Delorenzo will also review one of the North American Truck of the Year semi-finalists, the 2025 Ford Ranger with its new 2.7-liter turbocharged engine. In the news, the Biden Administration’s proposed ban on cars and trucks that include Chinese technology is facing big-time blowback from several sources, including the Mexican government. One auto brand says the ban will eliminate it completely from the U.S. market, including the vehicles it builds in Carolina. We’ll have more on that. Speaking of the Chinese, Volkswagen is having big troubles in Europe and worldwide with many of its issues caused by new Chinese competition. We’ll tell you how that might sort out and what it could mean here in America. Meanwhile Toyota is ramping up its EV efforts with a new deal with Suzuki Motors, one of several efforts it is making on the EV front. Toyota has also unveiled its 2025 GR Corolla, and we’ll have details on that coming up. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad’s latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
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  • 2025 Toyota Camry XSE: 600+ Miles of Range in a Sedan You’ll Love
    2024/10/26
    The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid is all that flash, but after testing it this week, we think consumers will really respond to its combination of versatility, fun-to-drive, and incredible fuel economy. The Environmental Protection Agency says it has a range of more than 600 miles on a tankful of gas. At the same time, Host Jack Nerad found it delivered excellent performance with more brio than you might expect. With a fresh design and a shift to hybrid-only powertrains, it now offers two hybrid configurations: front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. We tested the 225-horsepower front-drive version and found that its acceleration more than met expectations. There’s just something about electric motors’ instant torque. Nerad will have a full report. More than 2,000 miles away, Co-Host Chris Teague was putting the battery-electric Volvo C40 Recharge through his test regimen. There is something perfect about the combination of fall colors, the Atlantic Coast, and the Volvo C40 recharge, and Teague will give us his conclusions. In the news this week, with somewhat curious timing, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally opened an official investigation into Tesla and its Full Self-Driving software after years of studying the issue. Hmmm. What has changed? At the same time, Dodge assures us that the Hemi-V8 isn’t dead yet. Despite its recent troubles, it has just proven this by introducing an all-new Durango SRT special edition. We’ll have the details. Sorry, potential car buyers — the prime interest rate is down, but car affordability remains a big challenge, according to a just-released report from Cox Automotive/Moody’s Analytics. We’ll have more on that coming up. Kia has just introduced a new accessory made from ocean waste. We’ll tell you more about that very appealing new product and share our thoughts. This week, our special guest is our very own Co-Host, Chris Teague. He’ll tell us about his recent experience with his new Honda Prologue battery-electric SUV and the home charging system he recently had installed. If you are considering purchasing an EV, listen up for that segment. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Thanks for joining us, and don’t forget to look for new content on our YouTube and Rumble channels. Please subscribe. If you do we'll like you forever. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad’s latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
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