{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Building Supercars From TEMU & Battling Legal Threats From Manufacturers - Chris Slix","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/building-supercars-from-temu-battling-legal-threats-from-manufacturers-chris-slix","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2583734838.mp3","description":"Make sure to use code RTS at https://go.obdeleven.com/RTS for 20% Off! Unlock Apple Car Play and Diagnose faults on your car, anywhere, anytime! Chris Slix sits down for an in-depth podcast interview covering everything from his China trip revelations and the realities of building a YouTube car channel from scratch, to his most ambitious secret project yet — one he's been working on for over a year without releasing a single video.They discuss the highs and lows of his wildest builds — which cars had near-perfect fit and finish, which ones fell apart, and the soul-destroying moment a £12,500 interior job came back looking like a disaster. Chris opens up about the financial reality behind the channel, what he genuinely pays for vs what's gifted, and why the Bentley build just didn't hit like the others.You'll also hear about future build ideas including a Pagani-engined track monster, a Lotus widebody concept, and one mystery project he describes as \"the best build the internet has ever seen.\" Plus — the competitive side of Chris, why surprises are everything, and what a typical 6am to 11pm work day actually looks like behind the scenes.Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes👍 Like, Comment, and Share this episode. Join our discussion in the comments sectionCheck out Tweak: https://www.tweakuk.com/🔗 Follow Us:Instagram: @Roadtosuccessofficialpodcast@benedictfowlerContact: dan@driventalent.co.uk\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":7.04,"endTime":10.98,"type":"car","title":"Audi Q3","url":"/cars/audi/q3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/04/Audi_Q3_1Y7A4914.jpg","quote":"With the all-new Audi Q3, the answer is always yes. Yes to adventure, yes to escape, yes to performance, yes to comfort, yes to right now.","canonicalId":"car:audi:q3","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Audi Q3 is a compact luxury SUV from Audi. In this ad-style segment, the “all-new” wording suggests a newly refreshed or redesigned generation, aimed at balancing comfort, performance, and everyday usability.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi Q3 is a small luxury SUV. 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