{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"BEST M3 Generations & Are New Cars Ruining Future Enthusiasts? ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/best-m3-generations-are-new-cars-ruining-future-enthusiasts","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fce1fb0c/podcast/play/117798581/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-1%2F421205185-44100-2-ac54feac6e47e.mp3","description":"Best way to support the podcast is by getting your car mods at https://martiniworks.com/Alex raised some eyebrows with his previous list of the BEST BMW M3 Generations, so we wanted to discuss it a bit further on the podcast. We also dive into new cars with all their fancy tech, and how that might be ruining opportunity for future enthusiasts. #cars #automotive #carmods #podcast Pick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Shop Continental tires here https://martiniworks.com/products/wheels-tires/tires?brands=continentalShop Motegi wheels here https://martiniworks.com/aftermarket-car-parts-brands/wheels/motegiShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=fortune-autoCheck out the main channel! @MartiniWorksOfficial We also have an unboxing channel @MartiniWorksUnboxed Follow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastonee Follow Gels @akagels\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":38.1,"endTime":38.1,"type":"company","title":"Martini Works","url":"/glossary/martini-works","quote":"If you guys are looking for car parts, be sure to mod your car with your friends at martiniworks.com.\n[42.3s]  We actually got a cool set of work wheels here that we're going to be throwing some","canonicalId":"company:martini-works","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Martini Works is the podcast’s sponsor and a retailer for automotive parts. 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