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Will the ElectraMeccanica Solo Change the Way We Drive?
November 06, 2020

Electric cars are gaining currency and the question before the hosts of America on the Road is will cars like the ElectraMeccanica Solo, a single-person transportation device, change the way we commute? And will it change the way we deliver pizzas?

Do American Drivers Really Care About Self-Driving Cars?
October 30, 2020

In the news segment of this week's America on the Road hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague take up the question of Americans' desire to purchase self-driving cars. Spurred by the most recent edition of a J.D.

Driving the All-New 2021 Ram 1500 TRX, Apex Predator of Trucks
October 23, 2020

What is it like to drive a 702-horsepower supertruck that is designed to lay waste to every other truck on the road? America on the Road host Jack Nerad got that opportunity this week, and he shares his varied experiences in this podcast.

All-New Acura TLX Takes Brand Back to its Performance Car Roots
October 16, 2020

In an exclusive interview with Acura Brand Officer Jon Ikeda, America on the Road host Jack Nerad discovers the direction Acura intends to head with its next generation of vehicles. Leading the charge is the brand-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan that pr...

2,500 Miles in Toyota Highlander Hybrid
October 09, 2020

What vehicle would you pick for a 2,500-mile trek across much of the Southeast United States? Host Jack Nerad chose the Toyota Highlander Hybrid for its winning combination of style, quiet, carrying capacity, and fuel economy.

Nissan Prepares New Vehicle Blitz; Interview with Nissan VP Scott Shirley
October 02, 2020

In this edition of the award-winning America on the Road program host Jack Nerad talks with Nissan Vice President Scott Shirley about the brand's ambitious plans to reinvent itself. Starting with a new version of its classic logo,

Buick Encore GX Takes Small SUVs To Different Level; Interview With Buick’s Seth Valentine
September 25, 2020

In this episode of award-winning America on the Road we take a close look at the all-new Buick Encore GX, a different take on the small SUV. In the in-depth interview with Buick product expert Seth Valentine we learn about the luxury and convenience fe...

See How Progressive Dealers Target Special Offers to Meet Your Needs
September 18, 2020

In this episode of the award-winning America on the Road podcast we look behind the scenes at how auto dealers are targeting potential customers with marketing messages tied to the consumers' individual situations. Is it helpful or creepy?

Will COVID-19 Hurt Development of Autonomous Vehicles?
September 11, 2020

In this special episode of America on the Road we bring you two special interviews. In the first, host Jack Nerad talks with Kristin Kolodge, J.D. Power expert on autonomous vehicles, about the future of such vehicles in the wake of the coronavirus pan...

RAM’s Carl Lally on All-New RAM 1500 TRX Supertruck plus Sentra, RX 350
September 04, 2020

In the interview segment of the award-winning America on the Road host Jack Nerad will talk with Carl Lally, senior manager of the RAM 1500 TRX. With its 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V-8 engine the TRX brings 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft.