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Testing All-New SUVs: 2026 Hyundai Palisade, 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan

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 This week on America on the Road, guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo joins Jack Nerad as they look at a packed slate of automotive news, two major road tests, and a special design-focused interview. Jack drives the range-topping 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy, while Matt reviews the redesigned 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan, a compact SUV with more power, more tech, and a more refined cabin than ever before. Jack also sits down with Ian Cartabiano, President of Calty Design, to talk about Toyota’s long-running design studio, its newest work, and how design thinking translates into the next generation of vehicles. 🚗 Jack Nerad Test-Drives the 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Jack gets behind the wheel of Hyundai’s newly redesigned three-row flagship SUV. The 2026 Palisade grows larger, gains a smoother and quieter V6, and adds premium comfort features like Relaxation seats, a dual-pane sunroof, and a digital rearview mirror. With a refined interior and an extensive safety suite, the Palisade aims to offer near-luxury comfort at a value price. Jack breaks down real-world ride quality, technology upgrades, and where the Calligraphy trim stands in a crowded family SUV market. 🚙 Matt DeLorenzo Test-Drives the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan Matt reviews the all-new Tiguan, now riding on VW’s updated MQB Evo platform. With more power, sharper design, upgraded driver-assistance features, and a tech-rich interior anchored by large digital displays, the Tiguan takes a meaningful leap forward. Matt covers performance from both available turbo engines, cabin comfort, and how the latest Tiguan compares to its class rivals. 🎙️ Special Guest Interview Jack talks with Ian Cartabiano, Calty Design President, during a visit to Toyota’s Southern California design studio. Cartabiano shares insight into Calty’s latest projects, how design shapes the user experience, and what future vehicles may look like as new technologies and materials influence the creative process. 📰 This Week’s Headlines • Kia Introduces the All-New 2027 Seltos Kia has revealed a comprehensive redesign of its global subcompact SUV. The new Seltos features more assertive styling, a wider cabin, upgraded materials, twin 12.3-inch displays, expanded driver-assistance tech, and multiple powertrain options, including a high-output turbo engine and a hybrid. Production begins late this year with global rollout in 2026. • Waymo Cited After Passing Stopped School Buses A voluntary recall has been issued after 19 incidents in Texas where Waymo robotaxis illegally passed stopped school buses. Despite software updates, violations continued into November and December, prompting deeper scrutiny from NHTSA and local officials. Waymo says a programming error caused the vehicles to proceed when they should have remained stopped. • Hagerty Unveils the 2026 Bull Market List Hagerty’s latest list highlights 11 vehicles expected to appreciate next year. They range from accessible icons like the Mazda MX-5 Miata and VW GTI VR6 to high-dollar collectibles such as the Porsche Carrera GT. The list leans heavily on ’90s and early-2000s performance, which Hagerty calls the final chapter of the analog era. • Canada Accuses Stellantis of Defaulting on Aid Agreement The Canadian government has issued a formal default notice after Stellantis shifted Jeep Compass production out of Ontario. With thousands of workers still laid off, the Canadian government says the automaker violated commitments tied to more than half a billion dollars in support. Stellantis maintains the Brampton plant is on an “operational pause.” 📩 Listener Question of the Week Patrick from Interlochen, Michigan asks: “I’m thinking of buying a hybrid for the first time. How do hybrids perform in cold weather?”
Jack and Matt explain how battery chemistry, engine warm-up cycles, and hybrid system design affect winter performance. 📚 Books Jack’s crime novel Only One Thing Stays the Same is out now in ebook and paperback. It’s an easy holiday gift at an easy price. Matt’s newest book, Mercedes-AMG: Race-Bred Performance, is now available at Amazon. 🎧 Where to Listen Catch America on the Road on this station every week, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Rumble. You’ll also find road test videos, interviews, and shorts on our YouTube channel. Special thanks to Mercury Insurance for sponsoring the show and to our Sports Byline Network affiliates nationwide. 🎙️ Hosts Jack Nerad — Award-winning auto journalist and author of Only One Thing Stays the Same Chris Teague — Longtime auto critic and journalist Matt DeLorenzo — Author and frequent guest host 📢 Presented by • DrivingToday.com • EMLandsea.com • Mercury Insurance – Switch today and save. Californians save an average of $670. 📺 Watch & Subscribe Find America on the Road on YouTube and Rumble. Subscribe for road test videos, shorts, and extended reviews. 📨 Email: editor@...
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