{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"#73 - Hybrid Broncos, Hyundai’s Boulder Concept, Special Edition Jeeps, Manufactures Future Problems, & Much More","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/73-hybrid-broncos-hyundai-s-boulder-concept-special-edition-jeeps-manufactures-future-problems-much-more","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/a27c5be2-58fd-4917-b4dd-e4be0ef73abd/73_-_.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":13.1,"endTime":19.4,"type":"concept","title":"tuning","url":"/glossary/tuning","quote":"When we talk about tuning and doing stuff to cars, they're all for it, but they're not like, that's not on the forefront of what they like to do with their cars.","canonicalId":"concept:tuning","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Tuning” is modifying a car’s settings or hardware to change how it drives—often for better performance, throttle response, or drivability. 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