{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"AD #4266 - Nissan Says It Can’t Build Low-Cost Cars in U.S.; New York Auto Show Reveals; Mercedes Invests $4B In Alabama Plant","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ad-4266-nissan-says-it-can-t-build-low-cost-cars-in-u-s-new-york-auto-show-reveals-mercedes-invests-4b-in-alabama-plant","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71046829/daily040126.mp3","description":"- Fuel Crisis Drives Global Surge in EV Interest - Robotaxis Launch Globally Despite New Safety Concerns - Nissan Says It Can’t Build Low-Cost Cars in U.S. - Toyota Joins Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Cell Venture - Aeva Stock Surges After NVIDIA Partnership - Mercedes Invests $4 Billion In Alabama Plant - Mercedes Reveals Updated GLE and GLS Models  - Volkswagen Debuts Redesigned Atlas SUV - Chrysler Pacifica Launches with Updated Exterior Styling - Kia Debuts New Seltos and Electric EV3 SUV"},"annotations":[{"startTime":10.3,"endTime":29.4,"type":"concept","title":"gasoline prices","url":"/glossary/gasoline-prices","quote":"Prices at the pump in South. 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