{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"All-Wheel Steering Explained; Auto History: Some Karting ideas and First Look At The Land Rover Range Rover!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/all-wheel-steering-explained-auto-history-some-karting-ideas-and-first-look-at-the-land-rover-range-rover","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/19269787-all-wheel-steering-explained-auto-history-some-karting-ideas-and-first-look-at-the-land-rover-range-rover.mp3","description":"Four-wheel steering sounds like magic the first time you feel it. One moment you’re guiding a big SUV through a tight parking lot, the next it feels weirdly nimble, like the vehicle shrank around you. We dig into what all-wheel steering (AWS) actually does, when the rear wheels turn opposite the fronts, when they turn in parallel for stability, and why modern drive-by-wire control brings both benefits and new worries. We also get honest about the parts nobody puts in the brochure: added weight, extra complexity, and the kind of repair bills that can make you regret checking that option box.Then we switch gears to something that’s pure fun per mile: go-karting around the Houston area. We share spots that go beyond the big indoor chains, from old-school outdoor tracks with personality to tighter neighborhood layouts that keep races close. If you want to level up, we talk about places that lean into motorsports culture with league racing, coaching, and a path to getting genuinely faster, not just louder.We also hit “This Week in Auto History,” connecting today’s tech to the roots of the hobby: the first Indianapolis 500, the Marmon Wasp, the debut of early diesel passenger cars, and designs like the Chrysler Airflow that were bold enough to be misunderstood. Finally, we close with a real-world 2025 Land Rover Range Rover review, including what we love about the fit and finish and what we still can’t stand, especially start-stop. If you enjoy practical car talk with a side of local driving destinations, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.----  ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time?     In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy!  Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.-----   -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":14.6,"endTime":150.16,"type":"term","title":"four-wheel steering","url":"/glossary/four-wheel-steering","quote":"Uhfour-wheelsteeringorfourWSisall-wheelsteering,uh AWSisall-wheelsteering,relativelycommon,butall-wheelsteeringuhdoeshaveuhuhcertainbenefitsandalsohascertainthingsthatyoureallydon'twanttogetinvolvedin.\n\nSorear-wheelsteeringvehiclesutilizeasystemwhererearwheelscanturninconjunctionorwithoppositetothefrontwheels,enhancingmaneuverabilityandstability.","canonicalId":"term:four-wheel-steering","priority":0.95,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Four-wheel steering is a system where both the front and rear wheels can steer to help the car change direction more easily. 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It can make steering smarter, but it also relies more on electronics."}},{"startTime":72.8,"endTime":87.7,"type":"concept","title":"rear steering vehicles","url":"/glossary/rearsteering-vehicles","quote":"Well,sinceallcars'frontwheelsaresteeredinthefrontwheel,uhandsomearereferredtoasrearsteeringvehicles,thatwouldbelikeaforkliftorarearskidturninguhdevice,uh,butnotstrictlycorrect.\n\n[87.7s] Itreferstoavehiclethathasfixedfrontwheelsandsteeredbytherearwheelsonly,suchasaforklifttruck.","canonicalId":"concept:rear-steering-vehicles","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The host distinguishes “rear steering vehicles” from true four-wheel steering. In their explanation, rear steering refers to vehicles with fixed front wheels where steering is done by the rear wheels only, like a forklift. 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It’s what helps the car move off the line and feel responsive when you accelerate."}},{"startTime":1074.8,"endTime":1074.8,"type":"term","title":"turbocharged","url":"/glossary/turbocharged","quote":"[1074.8s] Three-liter,turbocharged,inlinesix-cylinderwith395horsepower,406poundfeetoftorque,eight-speedautomatictransmission.\n[1085.0s] Tollrating?","canonicalId":"term:turbocharged","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Turbocharged means the engine uses a turbocharger to force more air into the cylinders. That lets a smaller engine make more power than it otherwise would, especially under load.","simplifiedExplanation":"Turbocharged engines use a device that pushes extra air into the engine. 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It helps the engine stay in the right “sweet spot” so the car drives smoothly and can use fuel more efficiently."}},{"startTime":1091.5,"endTime":1103.0,"type":"term","title":"milespergallon","url":"/glossary/miles-per-gallon","quote":"[1091.5s] Uhmileage.\n[1093.0s] Dowereallycare?\n[1094.5s] Butjustincaseyoudid,itgets19inthecity,24inthehighwayforacombinedat21.","canonicalId":"term:milespergallon","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Miles per gallon (MPG) is a fuel-economy measure that tells you how far the car can travel on one gallon of fuel. Higher MPG generally means the vehicle uses less fuel for the same distance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Miles per gallon (MPG) tells you how efficiently the car uses fuel. Higher MPG usually means you spend less on gas for the same trip."}},{"startTime":1125.0,"endTime":1125.9,"type":"term","title":"Startandstop","url":"/glossary/startandstop","quote":"[1123.2s] Anditkindoffeelsthatway.\n[1124.6s] Yeah.\n[1125.0s] Startandstop.\n[1125.9s] It'stogoaway.","canonicalId":"term:startandstop","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Start-stop is a system that shuts the engine off when the car is stopped (like at a light) and restarts it when you’re ready to move. It’s designed to reduce fuel use and emissions in stop-and-go traffic.","simplifiedExplanation":"Start-stop turns the engine off when you’re stopped, then turns it back on when you go. It helps save fuel in city traffic."}},{"startTime":1205.3,"endTime":1210.7,"type":"car","title":"Lexus LX600","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/2022_Lexus_LX600_F_Sport%2C_NYIAS_2022.jpg","quote":"Allright.\nSoc ompetitors,theLexusLX600,$107,000.\nCadillacEscalade,Cheapoat$91,100.","canonicalId":"car:lexus:lx600","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Lexus LX600 is a full-size luxury SUV from Lexus, positioned as a comfort-focused alternative to other large, expensive SUVs. In this segment it’s mentioned as a direct competitor at roughly the same price range, which helps frame the Range Rover’s market set.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Lexus LX600 is a big, luxury SUV. Here it’s brought up as a competitor—basically, another expensive SUV people might compare against the Range Rover.","imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1210.7,"endTime":1215.3,"type":"car","title":"Cadillac Escalade","url":"/cars/cadillac/escalade","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/89/2021_Cadillac_Escalade_ESV_Sport%2C_rear_3.7.22.jpg","quote":"Soc ompetitors,theLexusLX600,$107,000.\nCadillacEscalade,Cheapoat$91,100.\nAndthetheonlyotherthingthatIcouldreallycomeclosetoistheMercedesBenzMaybachGLSfor$180,000.","canonicalId":"car:cadillac:escalade","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Cadillac Escalade is a flagship full-size luxury SUV known for its big size, upscale interior, and high-end features. In this segment it’s used as a price-point comparison against the Range Rover and other luxury SUVs.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Cadillac Escalade is a large luxury SUV from Cadillac. They mention it here because it’s another expensive SUV shoppers compare, and they’re quoting a lower price than some rivals.","imageAttribution":"Kevauto (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1215.3,"endTime":1223.3,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/MERCEDES_MAYBACH_GLS_China.jpg","quote":"CadillacEscalade,Cheapoat$91,100.\nAndthetheonlyotherthingthatIcouldreallycomeclosetoistheMercedesBenzMaybachGLSfor$180,000.\nOhwow.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:maybach gls","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is a high-luxury version of the GLS SUV, aimed at buyers who want a more exclusive, ultra-premium take on the big Mercedes family. It’s mentioned here as the closest alternative at a much higher price, helping listeners understand where the Range Rover sits in the luxury hierarchy.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS is a top-tier luxury SUV. In this discussion it’s used as the “closest” rival, but at a significantly higher price than the Range Rover.","imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1257.4,"endTime":1259.6,"type":"term","title":"startstop","url":"/glossary/start-stop","quote":"Itwas.\nItwas,unfortunately,yes.\nIthinkanystartstopisnoticeable.\nWell,IthinkIjustthoughtmaybetheyhititalittlebitbetter.","canonicalId":"term:startstop","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Start-stop is an engine management feature that shuts the engine off when the vehicle is stopped (like at a light) and restarts it when you move again. 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