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Exclusive: Ram’s Brant Combs Dissects All-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO

Ram has just introduced its latest off-road performance truck, the 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, and we will give you all the details in our exclusive interview with Ram North America sales head Brant Combs. Few people know more about Ram’s 540-horsepower RHO off-roader than Combs, who took time out of a busy vehicle introduction week to sit down for an interview with Host Jack Nerad.   Following in the…

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#2024 BMW X2xDrive 28i #2024 Mazda CX-5 Turbo #2025 Ram 1500 RHO #Elon Musk #Fisker #NACTOY #North American Car of the Year #Ram North America Sales Head Brant Combs #Rivian #Tesla Price Cuts

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Special Report: Should U.S. Adopt European Transport Model?

Many think that we in America should change the way we get around every day, increasing our use of public transportation, electric cars and commuting by bicycle much as they do in Europe. But is that a practical solution for the average American? To find out, Host Jack Nerad traveled to two major European capitals — London and Copenhagen — to find out how Europeans get to work, to the grocery…

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#2024 Genesis G90 AWD 3.5T E-Supercharger #2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV #Elon Musk #European Transportation System #EVs #Ford Recall #NACTOY #NHTSA #North American Car of the Year #Recalls #Tesla Motors

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2025 Ram 1500 from Top to Bottom with Chief Engineer Doug Killian

The 2025 Ram 1500 light-duty pickup truck isn’t all new, but its changes are more significant than the typical mid-cycle refresh. The biggest change is the substitution of the new twin-turbo Hurricane inline-6 for the legendary HEMI V-8. But there is a lot more to it than that, as chief engineer Doug Killian tells us in an exclusive interview. At the truck’s introductory drive event Host Jack…

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#2024 Buick Envista Avenir #2024 Hyundai Tucson PHEV #2025 Acura ADX #2025 Ram 1500 #2025 Toyota 4Runner #NACTOY #North American Car of the Year #Ram 1500 Chief Engineer Doug Killian

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Behind the Scenes of the Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear

You could say the Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear is the unexpected Lightning. Sporting 37-inch tires and outrageous bodywork, the Ford Performance on- and off-road demonstrator vehicle doesn’t simply get stares for how it looks but also for what it can do. That’s because the stuff it can do is pretty epic. In this week’s show we get behind the scenes of this amazing one-off truck in an interview…

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#2023 Fisker Ocean #2024 Genesis GV60 #2024 Mazda CX-90 #2025 Hyundai santa Cruz #Fisker #Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear #Ford Performance&039;s Sri Pakkam #NACTOY #New York Auto Show #North American Car of the Year #Porsche Macan #Porsche Taycan

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On and Off Road in All-New 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe midsize crossover has been successful for multiple generations in the United States, but it is expected to leap to an even higher level with the imminent introduction of the all-new 2024 version. Host Jack Nerad drove the vehicle on and off the road at a recent introductory event outside Nashville, and he got the opportunity for a detailed sit-down interview with Hyundai…

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#2024 Genesis G70 #2024 Hyundai Ascent #2024 Hyundai Santa Fe #2025 Kia K4 #AIADA Dealers Angry #Cupra #Jeep concepts #Moab #NACTOY #North American Car of the Year #Volkswagen

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Riding the Utah Range in 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor

Some are wondering why it took so long to arrive, but we are simply glad the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is here. We’re especially glad after flogging it both on and off the road in the wild range on the outskirts of Salt Lake City. The all-new Ranger Raptor is the most powerful and high-performance, off-road capable Ranger ever. That almost goes without saying. Ford Performance designed and…

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#2024 Ford Ranger Raptor #2024 Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition #2024 Toyota Crown #2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ #Cadillac&039;s Donnelly Baxter

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Volvo S90 Recharge, Hyundai Ioniq 6: Plug-In Hybrid or EV?

In this episode of America on the Road, we try to answer a question posed by our two road test cars, the 2024 Volvo S90 Recharge and the Hyundai Ioniq 6. The Volvo is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and the Hyundai is a battery-powered pure EV. Of course, they aren’t in the same segment, but looking at them can help answer the question that is on a lot of car buyers’ minds right now — should I purchase a…

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#2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 #2024 Volvo S90 Recharge #Apple Car #AutoPacific #Consumer Reports #EV Charging #EV Infrastructure #Fisker Motors #Nissan #Nissan&039;s Tiago Castro #North American Car of the Year

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Can 2024 Buick Envista Provide the Affordable Answer?

At America on the Road, we often complain about the fact that carmakers are offering fewer and fewer vehicles that are affordable for average Americans. But the new 2024 Buick Envista is an exception that both proves and might change that rule. Co-host Chris Teague road-tested the small SUV in the rigors of a Maine winter and found it to be an appealing vehicle with appealing prices. Yes, you can…

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#2024 Buick Envista #2024 Honda Accord Touring #Elon Musk #Honda CR-V Fuel Cell Vehicle #hybrids #Norh American Car of the Year #Tesla Factory Sabotage

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Why You Should Get Over It and Buy a 2024 Ford Maverick

Sure, the Ford Maverick isn’t the most manly truck on the block. In fact, some people have the effrontery to call it a “toy truck.” But Co-Host Chris Teague came to a completely different conclusion when he road-tested the 2024 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid in the grueling throes of a Maine winter. We’ll have his report on proving his manhood in this episode. At the same time, Host Jack Nerad and his…

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#2024 Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid #2024 Lexus TX 500h F Sport AWD #2024 North American Car of the Year #J.D. Power 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study #J.D.Power&039;s Frank Hanley #Tesla Motors #Tesla Roadster #toyota

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Texas-Tested: 2025 Ram 1500 Hits the (Back) Road

Driving the heavily revised 2025 Ram 1500 brought on a strange sensation. Instead of giving a sense of raw muscle, it offered the sophistication of an uptown limousine. In fact, we’d bet that most limousines don’t ride as well or offer as much stretch-out room as the Ram 1500 Crew Cabs. For 2025, Ram is offering a new line-topping Tungsten model, and it has goosed up the already strong…

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#2024 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport #2025 Ford Explorer #2025 Ram 1500 #Cruise #EPA #Ford&039;s Andrew Staley #fuel economy #Self Driving Cars

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2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

The 2024 Volvo V90 Cross Country isn’t a startling new development. It doesn’t feature a groundbreaking engine or stunning piece of safety equipment. But in a month when snow, ice, and other inclement weather can occur almost anywhere, it is a very nice old friend to have around. In this episode of America on the Road, Host, Jack Nerad roadtests the V90 Cross Country in most of the weather…

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#2024 Kia EV9 #2024 Mazda CX90 #2024 Volvo V90 Cross County #Dash Cams #Kia VP Russell Wager #NACTOY #North American Car of the Year #North American Utility of the Year #road rage #Super Bowl Car Commercials Ranked

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2024 Mercedes-AMG GLS 63: Driving the Hottest 3-Row Around

For the 2024 model year, Mercedes-AMG is upgrading the performance-oriented GLS 63 three-row SUV by adding to its generous list of standard equipment. If you think a performance-oriented three-row SUV is sort of a silly idea, well, you probably haven’t driven a GLS 63. But co-host Chris Teague has, and he reports on all the details of his weeklong stint in the flagship of the AMG SUV family. The…

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2024 Acura TLX Type S: Sports Sedan or Luxury Sedan?

Acura says the TLX Type S is the quickest, best-handling all-wheel-drive sedan in its history. But can it provide its unique brand of performance in the midst of a brutal Maine winter? That’s what Co-Host Chris Teague set out to find this past week as he road-tested the car. Certainly the 2024 version of the Type S has the specs to get the job done. It features improved throttle response in the…

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#2023 Lexus ES 300h Ultra Luxury #2024 Acura TLX Type S #AM Radio #Android Auto #Apple CarPlay #California #EVs #Honda Accord #NACTOY #North America Car of the Year #SEMA CEO Mike Spagnola #Speed Limiters

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2024 Toyota GR Corolla Takes on Wilds of Maine

America on the Road’s Co-Host Chris Teague finally went and did it — he bought himself a brand-new 2024 Toyota GR Corolla. Not only that, but he took delivery of his hot, new ride right in the midst of a miserable Maine winter. Now the question is, does the 300-horsepower, all-wheel-drive car live up to his high expectations for it? And how is it standing up to the difficult weather conditions…

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#2024 Mazda CX-50 Turbo Meridian Edition #2024 Toyota GR Corolla #Akio Toyoda #Ford Bronco #Ford F-150 Lightning #Ford Ranger #NACTOY #North American Car of the Year #tesla #Toyota Truck Marketing Mgr Cody Wilhide

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Czech Please: Praga Bohema 700-Hp Hypercar Starts Production

It’s not every car company that also builds light tanks and a variety of aircraft, but Praga, the Prague-based company founded in 1907, is one such automaker. Having survived the perils of two world wars, Communist occupation, and the topsy-turvy market of the late 20th Century, Praga is poised to enter a new era with the initial production of the company’s Praga Bohema road-legal hypercar in a…

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Exclusive Interview: Karma President Marques McCammon on 1,200-hp Karma Kaveya

This week, our special guest on America on the Road is Marques McCammon, President of Karma Automotive. Karma is a California-based builder of high-performance electric vehicles whose very interesting plans include the imminent launch of the 1,200-horsepower Kaveya super coupe. Host Jack Nerad conducted an exclusive interview with the company’s energetic chief exec, and they discussed the details…

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#2024 Ford Bronco Raptor #2024 Mazda Mazda3 Turbo #EVs #Flying Car #Honda 0 Series #Honda EVs #Hydrogen #hydrogen cars #Hyundai #Karma CEO Marques McCammon #Karma Kaveya #NACTOY #Norh American Car of the Year

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Opposites Attack: 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport, 2024 Lexus LC 500 Convertible

Our two test vehicles this week couldn’t be more different. The 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport is the brand’s latest effort to cash in on the current off-road craze that continues to sweep the nation. With all-terrain tires, a trick torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive system and some appearance mods, the Passport TrailSport isn’t just fun to say; it is also fun to drive. But will it do the job…

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#2024 Honda Passport TrailSport #2024 Lexus LC 500 #AutoForecast Solutions #EVs #hydrogen cars #Hyundai #Leasing #NACTOY #North American Car of the Year #Sam Fiorani