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Long Live Gene Winfield  episode Recorded @iapdx  Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare  Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare  Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter  Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":198.0,"endTime":202.2,"type":"term","title":"front-wheel drive","url":"/glossary/front-wheel-drive","quote":"...I drive a modern car it's a front-wheel drive it's a Honda it handles really well...","canonicalId":"term:front-wheel-drive","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Front-wheel drive (FWD) is a vehicle configuration where the engine's power is directed to the front wheels. 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See: https://www.ramblerranch.com (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3608.48,"endTime":3614.76,"type":"car","title":"Ford Escape","url":"/cars/ford/escape","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/69/FORD_ESCAPE_%28CX482%29_China.jpg","quote":"...n my 67 so it's an old custom  cruiser clip can't escape it yep it's funny it does it does drive nice I me...","canonicalId":"car:ford:escape","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Escape is a compact SUV that has been in production since 2000, known for its versatility and practicality. It offers a comfortable ride, ample cargo space, and a range of engine options, making it a popular choice for families and commuters alike. The Escape has undergone several redesigns, improving its technology and fuel efficiency over the years.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Escape is a small SUV that people use for everyday driving and family trips. 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