In this episode of the award-winning America on the Road radio show and podcast we discuss a global automaker with a very proud history that is making significant efforts to increase its emphasis on the China market. Also in this edition of AOTR we discuss a brand known for its sports cars that has just announced a slew of new crossover SUVs. Is that a smart move? We’ll give you our opinions.

This week our special guest is Mark Snyder, chief engineer on the all-new Infiniti QX60 luxury SUV. Engineering a competitive luxury SUV in today’s market has grown ever more difficult. In his exclusive interview with Host Jack Nerad Snyder will tell us how he was able to navigate the difficult waters any multi-national company faces in creating a vehicle that’ll resonate with finicky luxury buyers.

In the road test segment Co-Host Chris Teague will take a long look at the all-new 2022 Nissan Pathfinder. It’s a vehicle that has a lot of commonalities with the new Infiniti QX60. He’ll reveal how he and his family liked the Pathfinder’s many new feature.

Also in the road test segment Host Jack Nerad will examine another new topnotch SUV, the Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit. The Jeep brand has never built a successful three-row vehicle. We will let you know if they hit the nail on the head with this one.