{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Car companies do stupid and weird things...","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/car-companies-do-stupid-and-weird-things","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/6f85c180/podcast/play/109416207/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-9%2F2db1b127-dd3c-c9d6-35ab-0d1372d42907.mp3","description":"On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, Ed, Chad, Scotty, David and Jim discuss their latest updates. 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Problems with some older versions have caused serious engine issues."}},{"startTime":2949.44,"endTime":2957.44,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"Um, the new five litre Mustang V8, that's got an oil pump belt, um, in, that's, it's in oil.","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Mustang is an iconic American muscle car known for its powerful engines and sporty design. The latest models feature advanced technology and performance enhancements, including a new 5-liter V8 engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Mustang is a famous sports car from America that has a strong engine and a stylish look. 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