{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Hey Good Lookin’ — 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black Matches Luxury with Flash","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/hey-good-lookin-2026-genesis-g90-3-5t-prestige-black-matches-luxury-with-flash","audioUrl":"https://media.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/mc.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/AOTR_Episode_312_airs_3-28-2026.mp3?awCollectionId=1236214&awEpisodeId=12036947&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":"This week on America on the Road, hosts Jack Nerad and Chris Teague test the eye-catching 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black AWD and the award-winning 2026 Hyundai Palisade. In the news, they discuss Chevrolet’s swansong as Major League Baseball’s official automotive partner, Zoox expanding its driverless robotaxi service to new cities, and the latest IIHS Top Safety Pick awards that notably exclude a popular family vehicle type. Jack and Chris also dive into the report that the Sony-Honda Mobility project is halting the introduction of the Afeela EV right before it was due to launch.\n🚙 Jack Nerad’s Road Test: 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black AWD \nLooking for high-priced eye candy? Jack Nerad reviews the 2026 Genesis G90 3.5T Prestige Black, the brand’s flagship luxury sedan. It combines a refined 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 (up to 409 hp in e-SC form) with standard all-wheel drive, air suspension, and a quiet, comfortable ride tuned for effortless long-distance travel. The Prestige Black trim adds dark chrome accents and 21-inch matte-black wheels, while the interior offers premium materials, heated/ventilated/massaging seats, executive-style rear seating, a Bang & Olufsen audio system, and an impressive dual 12.3-inch digital display setup. Jack highlights its strong value, smooth performance, and focus on flash.\n🚗 Chris Teague’s Road Test: 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy \nChris Teague spotlights the top-trim 2026 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy three-row SUV. It features Nappa leather-trimmed seats, a driver-side Ergo-Motion seat with leg cushion extension and integrated memory system, ventilated front seats, and second-row captain’s chairs with 4-way power adjustment and “Relaxation Mode.” Additional highlights include a hands-free smart liftgate, power-folding third-row seats, acoustic laminated glass on the windshield and front side doors, 21-inch alloy wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, an integrated front and rear dashcam, and “Remote Smart Parking Assist.” The Calligraphy is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 287 horsepower, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and available with all-wheel drive.\n🎙️ Special Guest Interview \nJerry Canlas, Director of the Jeep Grand Cherokee Nameplate, joins the show to discuss the latest on the 2026 Grand Cherokee. The popular SUV has significant changes for 2026, including a new turbocharged 4-cylinder powertrain.\n📰 This Week’s News Headlines\nFord Replaces Chevrolet as MLB Automotive Partner\nFord steps in as the new official automotive partner for Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, and Little League International after Chevrolet’s 20-year run, with plans for fan engagement, community grants, and sweepstakes featuring F-150, Expedition, and Bronco vehicles.\nZoox Expands Robotaxi Service to Austin and Miami\nAmazon-owned Zoox will begin testing its fully driverless vehicles in Austin and Miami later this year, building on operations in Las Vegas and San Francisco while facing regulatory and scaling challenges.\nSony Honda Mobility Halts Afeela EV Program\nThe joint venture cancels the upcoming Afeela 1 electric sedan and puts future models on hold as Honda shifts its EV strategy, issuing full refunds to reservation holders.\nIIHS 2026 Safety Awards\nThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety names its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick Plus winners under stricter criteria. No minivans qualified, with officials recommending three-row SUVs for better rear-seat protection.\n❓ Listener Question\nLeon from Sacramento, California asks: Which vehicles have the most comfortable seats for bad backs? Jack and Chris lean into their long experience in sitting to answer this important inquiry.\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 this station each week, or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Follow for newcar 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\nCheck Out Matt DeLorenzo’s Book:\nPick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo’s terrific new book Mercedes-AMG: Race-Bred Performance\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. Click here to buy from Amazon at this special limited-time price.\n\n "},"annotations":[{"startTime":41.9,"endTime":49.7,"type":"brand","title":"Chevy","url":"/glossary/chevy","quote":"Ending a 20 year Chevy partnership. It's going to bring in some new programs to ballparks nationwide but what brand is taking over for Chevy?","canonicalId":"brand:chevy","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Chevy” refers to Chevrolet, a major American automaker. 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They’re saying you get strong performance without sacrificing efficiency."}},{"startTime":2474.0,"endTime":2486.0,"type":"term","title":"lumbar support","url":"/glossary/lumbar-support","quote":"most of them come with lumbar support adjustable lumbar support so you can really settle\nin especially on longer drives are very comfortable","canonicalId":"term:lumbar-support","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lumbar support is adjustable support in the lower back area of a seat to help maintain posture and reduce strain. In this segment, the host highlights that many comfortable seats for back pain include adjustable lumbar support, which can be especially helpful on long drives."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Jack Nerad - Host","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/hey-good-lookin-2026-genesis-g90-3-5t-prestige-black-matches-luxury-with-flash/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}