{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"246: Car Badges","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/246-car-badges","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/78f19e38/podcast/play/112565615/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-13%2F170f16e2-8a97-a178-7513-d65a165f960f.mp3","description":"Peter Tom and Security look in the origins of various car badges. Tom talks about his motivational speaking to the drivers before the Bathurst Challenge. Tom gets a flat tyre and refuses help from female passer-by's.Follow us on Instagram and email us alltorque@outlook.com.au\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":273.9,"endTime":278.9,"type":"term","title":"headlights","url":"/glossary/headlights","quote":"...the car thought it was daytime. 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Yes.","canonicalId":"car:mclaren:f1","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The McLaren F1 is a legendary supercar that was produced in the 1990s and is renowned for its innovative design and performance. It features a unique three-seat layout and was the fastest production car in the world at the time of its release, making it a significant milestone in automotive history. Its mention in discussions often revolves around its racing pedigree and technological advancements.","simplifiedExplanation":"The McLaren F1 is a really famous sports car from the 1990s known for being super fast and having a unique design with three seats. 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