{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"AD #4285 - Rivian's RJ Scaringe Earns $402 Million; GM Q1 Sales, Revenue and Profits Fall; China Supercar Hits 100 KM/H in 0.9 Seconds","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ad-4285-rivian-s-rj-scaringe-earns-402-million-gm-q1-sales-revenue-and-profits-fall-china-supercar-hits-100-km-h-in-0-9-seconds","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71709276/daily042826.mp3","description":"- Rivian's RJ Scaringe Earns $402 Million - GM Q1 Sales, Revenue and Profits Fall - BYD's Profits Plunge 55% - Chery to Boost EU Production - Hongqi to Make Cars in Spain - Leapmotor to Launch Premium Brand - Jeep Adjust Iconic 7-Slot Grille - Bollinger to Auction Trucks and Equipment - BYD Expands Its Supercar Business - China Supercar Hits 100 KM/H in 0.9 Seconds"},"annotations":[{"startTime":9.1,"endTime":52.6,"type":"concept","title":"CEO compensation","url":"/glossary/ceo-compensation","quote":"A lot of people were upset when General Motors reported that CEO Mary Barr earned nearly $30 million last year... 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