The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 combines old-school components like a normally aspirated high-displacement V8 engine with specialized off-road tech to create a commonsense premium all-terrain truck. This past week America on the Road Co-Host Chris Teague had the opportunity to put the Silverado ZR2 through a grueling series of tests in the midst of the Maine winter. We’re freezing just thinking about it. But what he discovered is worth knowing, and he’ll reveal it all and a little more in this edition of America on the Road.

Meanwhile, across the country, Host Jack Nerad road tested one of the darlings of the car tester set —the 2023 Mazda CX-5 Turbo. Crossovers don’t usually get much respect from vehicle critics, but the exception is the CX-5. After an informative week behind the wheel of the newest CX-5, Nerad will tell what he found. Does the CX-5 deserve its “favorite son” status?

Our special guest this week is extremely knowledgeable about the heavily revised 2024 Volkswagen Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. Brian Wallace is a Volkswagen product planner and vehicle expert. Host Jack Nerad caught up with him at the Chicago Auto Show for a lengthy interview on the fraternal twins that bring a lot of new stuff to the midsize SUV party.

In the news this week, a new study shows that the total ownership cost of an electric car is near that of a conventional internal combustion vehicle but dealers are having a tough time getting customers to do the math. We’ll have details and our thoughts on all that coming up in this episode.

Also in the news, a well-regarded sports car brand from the past might soon see a revival in the United States. We’ll tell you what that brand is and have more on that story coming up too.

Finally, the Biden Administration’s new rules on the national EV charging network could drastically change the way Tesla does business. We’ll have the details on that and what it could mean to you and your family coming up.