{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Boulder Incoming","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/boulder-incoming","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/a1516e63-4d23-4e87-9ee8-006715aa780a/stream.mp3","description":"Unfortunately, it's Robbie's turn to lose his voice this week so our pal Perry Stern stepped in which worked out well because he was also at the New York Auto Show with us last week and we have lots to talk about. Before that Nicole shares her thoughts on the Dodge Durango Hellcat, Perry drives the Toyota Tundra TRD Pro and Sam has the VW Jetta GLI.From the New York show we have the Hyundai Boulder, Kia Seltos, Kia EV3, Kia PV5 taxi, Volkswagen Atlas, and Subaru Getaway. Stellantis wants to build Leap Motor EVs in Canada and ride hail drivers are paying exhorbitant fees to rent cars.We also have a conversation with Gentex VP Craig Piersma about full display mirrors and Dodge/Chrysler CEO Matt McAlear.LinksHyundai Boulder Concept Takes Aim at Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco2027 Kia Seltos HEV Overview2027 Kia EV3 OverviewAll-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas debuts at the New York International Auto Show | ReleasesKia and BraunAbility Unveil an All-Electric Wheelchair-Accessible Taxi Concept for New York2027 Subaru Getaway EV: 420 HP Three-Row Family SUV | KTLAThese Are The BEST And WORST Trucks At The 2026 New York Auto Show! - YouTubeStellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant | ElectrekHow a Family of 3 Lives on $25,000 in Corona, QueensOur Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":85.8,"endTime":115.8,"type":"brand","title":"Hyundai","url":"/glossary/hyundai","quote":"Nicole ... the biggest thing of the whole, I mean, that they pulled it off was Hyundai with their new concept where they told nobody, anything, no pictures, no, no, no hints, no nothing.","canonicalId":"brand:hyundai","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Hyundai is the automaker behind the New York Auto Show reveal the hosts are discussing. 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