{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: Baseball & Fourth of July","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2026-toyota-corolla-cross-hybrid-baseball-fourth-of-july","audioUrl":"https://media.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/mc.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/AOTR_Episode_327_airs_7-11-2026.mp3?awCollectionId=1236214&awEpisodeId=12160830&aw_0_azn.pgenre=Leisure&aw_0_1st.ri=blubrry&aw_0_azn.pcountry=US&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&cat_exclude=IAB1-8%2CIAB1-9%2CIAB7-41%2CIAB8-5%2CIAB8-18%2CIAB11-4%2CIAB23%2CIAB24%2CIAB25%2CIAB26&aw_0_cnt.rss=https%3A%2F%2Fdrivingtoday.com%2Ffeed%2Fpodcast%2F","description":"While some say go big or go home, others will tell you great things come in small packages. This week on America on the Road,  we test both theories as Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two family-friendly SUVs. On the Go Big side of the ledger Chris puts the luxurious 2026 Ford Expedition Platinum through its paces. Thinking smaller, Jack pilots the efficient 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to a Fourth of July celebration — at Dodger Stadium, no less.\nThe pair also discuss Lucid’s leadership shakeup and missed targets, Rivian’s building momentum, Volkswagen’s potential massive job cuts, Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV, Kia’s refreshed Niro Hybrid, and Hennessey’s wild new manual-transmission hypercar. Do you have a spare $2.65 million burning a hole in your designer jeans?\n🚙 Jack Nerad’s Road Test: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE\nIn a week that included a Fourth of July celebration at the third-oldest major league baseball park in the nation, Jack drove and evaluated the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE. He discovered a practical and efficient compact crossover with a 196-hp hybrid powertrain delivering an excellent 42 mpg combined. The small SUV delivers a composed ride, offers upscale XSE styling, and a roomy interior. But at around $37,449 as tested, does the package justify the price? Or are other Corolla Cross models better buys? We’ll answer all that and more.\n🚗 Chris Teague’s Road Test: 2026 Ford Expedition Platinum\nWhile Jack was celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday in the Toyota, Chris tested the 2026 Ford Expedition Platinum, a premium full-size SUV that seats up to eight. With strong towing capability (up to 9,600 lbs) and refined comfort, it offers large families great stretch-out room. The big SUV is powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 producing 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque, and it offers available four-wheel drive, Continuously Controlled Damping for a smoother ride, and impressive cargo space. So is it a better choice than the competitive Chevrolet Tahoe?\n🎙️ Special Guest Interview\nRhys Martin, President of the Oklahoma Route 66 Association, joins the show to discuss his recent historic caravan along the Mother Road.\n📰 This Week’s Headlines\nLucid Struggles with Sales\nThe luxury EV maker shakes up its executive team after falling short of Q2 sales targets. Does it have a way forward?\nRivian Raises 2026 Delivery Forecast\nStrong second results and growing R2 demand lead Rivian to boost its full-year outlook to 65,000–70,000 vehicles.\nVolkswagen Considers Major Restructuring\nVW may cut up to 100,000 jobs and close factories as Chinese competition and profitability pressures provide ongoing headaches for the global carmaking giant.\nKia Refreshes 2027 Niro Hybrid\nUpdated styling, panoramic displays, advanced tech, and improved safety features arrive this summer.\nHennessey Unveils Venom F5-M Roadster\nThe extreme manual hypercar packs over 2,000 hp and is limited to just 12 units.\nSubaru Launches Trailseeker EV\nThe new electric SUV starts under $40,000 with 375 hp, 281 miles of range, and amusing off-road capability.\n❓ Listener Question\nWilver from Ames, Iowa asks: “Why have Chevrolet, Ford and the other U.S. Manufacturers just stopped making cars?” Jack and Chris explain the shift to SUVs and crossovers.\n📚 Jack Nerad’s New Book\nJack’s crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, is available now in paperback and eBook on Amazon — currently at a sale price.\n🎧 Where to Listen\nCatch America on the Road on your local Sports Byline Radio Network station each week and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Follow for new car reviews, guest interviews, auto news, and road tests.\nSponsored by Mercury Insurance and DrivingToday.com\n📺 Watch & Subscribe\nFind America on the Road on YouTube and Rumble. Subscribe for road test videos, shorts, and extended reviews.\n📨 Email: editor@drivingtoday.com\nLook for Matt DeLorenzo’s Book on AMG\nLook for guest co-host Matt DeLorenzo’s terrific new book Mercedes-AMG: Race-Bred Performance\nCheck Out Gary Witzenburg’s New Book\nPick up a copy of auto journalist Gary Witzenburg’s engaging new book Legends in Motion.\nSpecial Price for Jack’s Newest Crime Novel\nJack is now offering his newest crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, at a 67%-off price of just $4.99. 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