Episode 79: Mercedes-Benz is making a huge push in China

In this week’s America on the Road podcast and radio show, Jack and Chris discuss the most newsworthy developments in the automotive world, including some updates on Mercedes Benz and its expansion into China and Tesla’s move to Austin Texas. They’ll also cover the emergence of a new class of large, luxury electric SUVs and the impact they will have on the nation’s roads and infrastructure. And Mazda will be introducing a slew of new cross-over SUVs.

The road test segment, Chris talks about his experience driving the Nissan Pathfinder, while Jack covers the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

In his exclusive interview, Jack chats with Mark Snyder from Infiniti in Petaluma, California. They do into great detail on the specs of the new QX60.

In other news, deer related car accidents and deaths are up across the country, and Jack and Chris talk about safety and what might be done about it.