{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#074 - The Camaro is BACK! New GM Sedans & Jimmy, Porsche Sales Drop, Chinese EVs & More","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/074-the-camaro-is-back-new-gm-sedans-jimmy-porsche-sales-drop-chinese-evs-more","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a27c5be2-58fd-4917-b4dd-e4be0ef73abd/74_-_.mp3?dest-id=4820525","description":"We're building the biggest online car club in the world. Join the community! clutch.club Clutch Culture Hoodies BACK IN STOCK: https://hypercleanstore.com/collections/gear-up/products/clutch-culture-hoodie Hey you! Yeah you... Drop us a 5 Star rating AND review if you enjoy the show. Thanks in advance! Sharing the show is the best way to help it grow! Email your questions, topics, stories: clutchculturepodcast@gmail.com If you're a parts manufacturer or supplier that want's to be apart of either the 2003 LX470 or 2014 Gen 1 SVT Raptor, get in touch with us via email at clutchculturepodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on social @ClutchCulturePod on Instagram & TikTok Watch the video version on YouTube @ClutchCulturePod"},"annotations":[{"startTime":204.46,"endTime":208.38,"type":"car","title":"F-150 Raptor","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/2022_Ford_F-150_Lightning_Rear.jpg","quote":"...there with your stories  and you know, your Gen 1 Raptor that wasn't your idea.  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