{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#542 John Clay Wolfe Show 02.14.26","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/542-john-clay-wolfe-show-02-14-26","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bu662sgzqx8nmj4r/JCW_Show_021426CUT8vfjf.mp3"},"annotations":[{"startTime":330.64,"endTime":333.94,"type":"car","title":"Honda Crv Honda","url":"/cars/honda/cr-v","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/2018_Honda_CR-V_%28RW_MY18%29_%2BSport_2WD_wagon_%282018-10-22%29_01.jpg","quote":"but it's pretty obvious it's a CRV Honda CRV.\nYes, sir.","canonicalId":"car:honda:cr-v","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV known for its reliability, practicality, and fuel efficiency. It is one of Honda's most popular models worldwide.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda CR-V is a type of small SUV, which means it is a car with more space and can carry more people or stuff. 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