{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"983: The “New” Nissans, The One Dollar Car, The Wrong Song","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/983-the-new-nissans-the-one-dollar-car-the-wrong-song","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/EDLLC4942515869.mp3?updated=1743130824","description":"Is it just another round of refresh, or is Nissan truly reinventing itself this time? The guys debate a lost car for Constance and Milo, and then give suggestions to replace the car bought for a dollar. Social media questions ask how do you know when to stop iterating on a design, what’s the thought process when considering a parking spot, and what songs should never be listened to in an EV? (only an ICE car)\nPlease rate + review us on iTunes, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write us with your Car Debates, Car Conclusions, and Topic Tuesdays at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com. 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