Competing with a brand that has become synonymous with off-road driving is a daunting task. But that is just the task Ford Motor Company has taken on as it introduces its Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. In this episode of America on the Road host Jack Nerad discusses the all-new Ford Bronco with its chief engineer, Eric Loeffler. He tells us all about the special efforts Ford has undertaken to give the new Bronco competitive advantages versus the legendary Jeep Wrangler.

In the road test segment co-host Chris Teague 2021 Genesis G70 sports sedan. Does it have what it takes to compete in one of the most challenging sectors in the American market? And what has Genesis done to make the G70 extra appealing to enthusiast drivers?

Also in the road test segment, host Jack Nerad gets very excited about the 2022 Kia Carnival minivan. Excited about a minivan, you might wonder. Yes, Nerad says, the Carnival gives us a lot of things to be excited about inside and out. He discusses what makes this all new minivan rise to the top of his minivan list.

In the news, Ford is teaming with an information provider called OCTO to deliver black box-derived driving telemetry to insurance companies. Is this a boon to consumers? Or should you be concerned for your privacy?

This is a special episode of America on the Road because it is our first to be carried on the SportsMap Radio Network. We will continue making a podcast version of the show available on all the top podcasting outlets. The weekly podcast will be available on Mondays beginning with this week’s episode.