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Back to Episodes2025 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance, 2025 Kia K4, 2026 Ram 2500 Warlock, 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA, Porsche, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, Ram's Anthony Monaco
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In this episode of America on the Road, host Jack Nerad and co-host Chris Teague discuss the latest automotive news, including new tax breaks for car buyers, challenges faced by important global automakers, and exciting new vehicle releases from GMC and Mercedes-Benz. They also provide in-depth reviews of the 2025 Kia K4 sedan and the 2025 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance, highlighting their features and performance.
In this week’s road test segment, host Jack Nerad discovers the 2025 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance to be a breath of fresh air in today’s highly homogenized and shrinking sedan market. With a 472-horsepower naturally aspirated V8 under its hood, this unassumingly styled rear-wheel-drive sedan blends old-school performance with modern tech and refinement. Aggressively tuned for back-road thrills yet wrapped in a sleek, understated four-door package, the IS 500 offers a visceral experience, enhanced by high-end features like heated/ventilated sport seats, a Mark Levinson sound system, and a refined tech suite. And you’ll never guess the cars Jack Nerad compares it to.
Also in the spotlight this week is Chris Teague’s test of the all-new 2025 Kia K4, a compact sedan aiming to shake up the segment with bold s