{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Dealers vs. Change: The Truth About VW, Scout, and the EV Road Ahead — From an Insider | Fred Emich IV, Partner at Emich Automotive","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/dealers-vs-change-the-truth-about-vw-scout-and-the-ev-road-ahead-from-an-insider-fred-emich-iv-partner-at-emich-automotive","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR5022350914.mp3","description":"Today I’m joined by Fred Emich IV, Partner at Emich Automotive. \n\nWe cover how Emich Automotive became the #1 EV retailer for Kia, the challenges Fred’s faced as Chairman of VW’s National Dealer Council, and the evolving threat Scout poses to VW dealers — plus much more.\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\n\n\n1. Lotlinx - What if ChatGPT actually spoke dealer? Meet LotGPT — the first AI chatbot built just for car dealers. Fluent in your market, your dealership, and your inventory, LotGPT delivers instant insights to help you merchandise smarter, move inventory faster, and maximize profit. It pulls from your live inventory, CRM, and Google Analytics to give VIN-specific recommendations, helping dealers price vehicles accurately, spot wasted spend, and uncover the hottest opportunities — all in seconds. LotGPT is free for dealers, but invite-only. Join the waitlist now @ Lotlinx.com/LotGPT  \n\n\n\n2.  CDK Global -  Managing inventory doesn’t have to be a grind. Backed by over 50 years of CDK know-how and powered by next-gen AI tools, you’ll price with confidence, merchandise like a pro, and move cars off the lot faster — all while boosting your bottom line. Learn more about the CDK Vehicle Inventory Suite @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/cdk-vehicle-inventory-suite\n\n\n\n3. CDG Circles - A modern peer group for auto dealers. Private dealer chats. Real insights — confidential, compliant, no travel required. Visit https://cdgcircles.com to learn more.\n\n\n\nCheck out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff:\n\n\n\nFor dealers:\n\nIndustry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nDealership recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgrecruiting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nFix your dealership’s social media ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.trynomad.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nRequest to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\n\n\nFor industry vendors:\n\nAdvertise with Car Dealership Guy ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nIndustry job board ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://jobs.dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nRequest to be a podcast guest ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.cdgguest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\n\n\nTopics:\n\n00:37 How did racing shape Fred's career?\n\n02:51 Entering the family car business how?\n\n05:40 Biggest triumph and challenge in auto?\n\n09:57 Strategy for dominating the EV market?\n\n17:34 Future vision for Volkswagen leadership?\n\n20:39 Key industry challenge with Volkswagen?\n\n22:26 Direct-to-consumer: threat or opportunity?\n\n24:28 How has Tesla impacted the industry?\n\n35:30 How does community shape future vision?\n\n\n\nCar Dealership Guy Socials:\n\nX ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nInstagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nTikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nLinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nThreads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nFacebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠\n\nEverything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"},"annotations":[{"startTime":203.1,"endTime":203.1,"type":"concept","title":"World Challenge","url":"/glossary/world-challenge","quote":"...at the time Volkswagen had some pretty good contingency money in the in world challenge. So we built out a car to chase some money...","canonicalId":"concept:world-challenge","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"World Challenge is a professional auto racing series that features multiple classes of cars competing on road courses. It provides a platform for manufacturers to showcase their performance vehicles and is known for its competitive racing environment.","simplifiedExplanation":"World Challenge is a racing series where different types of cars compete against each other on tracks. It's a way for car makers to show how fast and good their cars are."}},{"startTime":448.0,"endTime":452.3,"type":"brand","title":"Volkswagen","url":"/glossary/volkswagen","quote":"...where Volkswagen was at where the the Kia location is currently at...","canonicalId":"brand:volkswagen","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Volkswagen is a German automaker known for producing a wide range of vehicles, including the iconic Beetle and the Golf. The brand is recognized for its engineering and innovation in the automotive industry.","simplifiedExplanation":"Volkswagen is a car company from Germany that makes many popular cars, like the Beetle and Golf. They are known for their quality and engineering."}},{"startTime":452.3,"endTime":455.4,"type":"brand","title":"Kia","url":"/glossary/kia","quote":"...where the the Kia location is currently at...","canonicalId":"brand:kia","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Kia is a South Korean automotive manufacturer that produces a variety of vehicles, known for their affordability and warranty offerings. They have gained popularity for their stylish designs and value for money.","simplifiedExplanation":"Kia is a car company from South Korea that makes a range of vehicles. They are known for being affordable and offering good warranties."}},{"startTime":509.2,"endTime":513.6,"type":"concept","title":"letter of intent","url":"/glossary/letter-of-intent","quote":"And at that point we actually had a letter of intent with Kia... So it on paper was gonna work out just great.","canonicalId":"concept:letter-of-intent","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A letter of intent is a document outlining the preliminary understanding between parties who intend to enter into a contract. It is often used in business transactions to clarify intentions before final agreements are made.","simplifiedExplanation":"A letter of intent is a document that shows two parties are interested in making a deal. It helps to outline what they plan to do before they finalize the agreement."}},{"startTime":715.0,"endTime":719.5,"type":"concept","title":"EV dealer","url":"/glossary/ev-dealer","quote":"In September we were the number one ev dealer in the nation...","canonicalId":"concept:ev-dealer","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"An EV dealer specializes in selling electric vehicles (EVs), which are cars powered entirely by electric energy rather than traditional gasoline or diesel. The rise of EV dealers reflects the growing demand for environmentally friendly transportation options.","simplifiedExplanation":"An EV dealer is a car dealership that sells electric cars. These cars run on electricity instead of gasoline, which helps reduce pollution."}},{"startTime":738.0,"endTime":741.7,"type":"term","title":"tax credit","url":"/glossary/tax-credit","quote":"...we have a great tax credit...","canonicalId":"term:tax-credit","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A tax credit is a financial incentive provided by the government that reduces the amount of tax owed. In the context of electric vehicles, tax credits can encourage consumers to purchase EVs by lowering their overall cost.","simplifiedExplanation":"A tax credit is money the government gives back to you when you pay your taxes. For electric cars, it helps lower the price you pay for the car."}},{"startTime":742.9,"endTime":751.1,"type":"concept","title":"global warming","url":"/glossary/global-warming","quote":"...where they realize that global warming is a real thing...","canonicalId":"concept:global-warming","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, particularly the emission of greenhouse gases. It is a significant environmental issue that impacts climate patterns and ecosystems.","simplifiedExplanation":"Global warming is when the Earth's temperature gets hotter over time because of things people do, like burning fossil fuels. This can cause problems for the environment and weather patterns."}},{"startTime":842.8,"endTime":847.9,"type":"term","title":"EV driving technology","url":"/glossary/ev-driving-technology","quote":"I really promote ev driving technology and Whether you're doing it for performance whether you're doing it to save money whether you're doing it for the environment","canonicalId":"term:ev-driving-technology","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"EV driving technology refers to the systems and components that enable electric vehicles (EVs) to operate, including electric motors, batteries, and regenerative braking systems. This technology is crucial for improving vehicle performance and efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV driving technology is what makes electric cars work. It includes things like batteries and electric motors that help the car move without using gasoline."}},{"startTime":855.1,"endTime":861.1,"type":"term","title":"internal combustion vehicle","url":"/glossary/internal-combustion-vehicle","quote":"to drive an ev versus a internal combustion vehicle with that","canonicalId":"term:internal-combustion-vehicle","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"An internal combustion vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses an internal combustion engine (ICE) to convert fuel into mechanical energy. This includes most traditional cars that run on gasoline or diesel.","simplifiedExplanation":"An internal combustion vehicle is a car that runs on gasoline or diesel. It uses an engine that burns fuel to make the car move, unlike electric cars that use batteries."}},{"startTime":863.5,"endTime":868.6,"type":"term","title":"TDI scandal","url":"/glossary/tdi-scandal","quote":"Really 2015 with Volkswagen going through the tdi scandal","canonicalId":"term:tdi-scandal","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The TDI scandal refers to the controversy surrounding Volkswagen's use of software to cheat on emissions tests for their diesel vehicles. This scandal led to significant legal and financial repercussions for the company and raised awareness about environmental regulations.","simplifiedExplanation":"The TDI scandal was a big problem for Volkswagen because they were caught cheating on tests that measured how much pollution their diesel cars produced. This caused a lot of trouble for the company."}},{"startTime":875.3,"endTime":880.0,"type":"brand","title":"Tesla","url":"/glossary/tesla","quote":"we weren't the first to market, but we were close to first to market beyond, you know, tesla","canonicalId":"brand:tesla","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Tesla is an American electric vehicle manufacturer known for its innovative technology and high-performance electric cars. The company has played a significant role in popularizing electric vehicles and advancing EV technology.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tesla is a car company that makes electric cars. They are known for their high-tech features and have helped make electric cars more popular."}},{"startTime":884.0,"endTime":892.0,"type":"term","title":"EV infrastructure","url":"/glossary/ev-infrastructure","quote":"And with that, you know, there's some very early investments into ev infrastructure. So we do have two public Chargers that'll do 125 kilowatts at our vw location","canonicalId":"term:ev-infrastructure","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"EV infrastructure refers to the network of charging stations and related facilities that support electric vehicles (EVs). This infrastructure is crucial for the widespread adoption of EVs, as it provides the necessary charging capabilities for drivers.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV infrastructure means the places where electric cars can charge their batteries. It's important because without enough charging stations, people might hesitate to buy electric cars."}},{"startTime":892.0,"endTime":897.0,"type":"term","title":"kilowatt","url":"/glossary/kilowatts","quote":"...two public Chargers that'll do 125 kilowatts at our vw location...","canonicalId":"term:kilowatts","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A kilowatt (kW) is a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts. In the context of electric vehicle chargers, it indicates how much power the charger can deliver to the vehicle, affecting how quickly the vehicle can be charged.","simplifiedExplanation":"A kilowatt is a way to measure how much electricity something uses or provides. For chargers, a higher number means they can charge electric cars faster."}},{"startTime":892.0,"endTime":897.0,"type":"term","title":"public chargers","url":"/glossary/public-chargers","quote":"...two public Chargers that'll do 125 kilowatts at our vw location...","canonicalId":"term:public-chargers","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Public chargers are charging stations for electric vehicles that are accessible to the general public. They are typically found in parking lots, shopping centers, and other public areas, allowing EV owners to charge their vehicles away from home.","simplifiedExplanation":"Public chargers are places where anyone can plug in their electric car to charge it. You can find them in many public areas like malls or parking lots."}},{"startTime":979.5,"endTime":983.9,"type":"concept","title":"EVs","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"How specialized you need to be as a dealer to successfully retail evs at high volume... I think there's a combination of things","canonicalId":"concept:ev","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"EVs, or electric vehicles, are cars that are powered entirely or partially by electricity instead of gasoline or diesel. They are becoming increasingly popular due to their environmental benefits and lower operating costs compared to traditional vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"EVs stand for electric vehicles, which are cars that run on electricity instead of gasoline. They are often seen as better for the environment because they produce fewer emissions."}},{"startTime":983.9,"endTime":987.9,"type":"concept","title":"pricing affordability","url":"/glossary/pricing-affordability","quote":"Put the price low enough. You'll be the number one ev retailer in the country. What is it?","canonicalId":"concept:pricing-affordability","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Pricing affordability refers to the ability of consumers to purchase a product based on its price relative to their income and budget. In the context of EVs, setting a competitive price can significantly influence sales volume.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pricing affordability means how affordable a product is for people to buy. If a car is priced low enough, more people can afford it, which can lead to higher sales."}},{"startTime":1091.9,"endTime":1092.9,"type":"term","title":"EV","url":"/glossary/ev","quote":"...that's continued to support the EV business...","canonicalId":"term:ev","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"EV stands for electric vehicle, which is a type of vehicle that is powered entirely or partially by electricity instead of traditional gasoline or diesel fuel.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV means electric vehicle, which is a car that runs on electricity instead of gas."}},{"startTime":1105.5,"endTime":1106.5,"type":"brand","title":"Chevrolet","url":"/glossary/chevrolet","quote":"...with our Chevy and vw business now...","canonicalId":"brand:chevrolet","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Chevrolet, commonly referred to as Chevy, is an American automobile brand known for its wide range of vehicles, including trucks, SUVs, and electric models.","simplifiedExplanation":"Chevrolet, or Chevy, is a popular car brand in the United States that makes many types of vehicles, including electric cars."}},{"startTime":1866.42,"endTime":1872.6,"type":"concept","title":"no haggle pricing","url":"/glossary/no-haggle-pricing","quote":"Sometimes you know haggle negotiation or no haggle pricing. What are you? No, I'd say like we're no hassle...","canonicalId":"concept:no-haggle-pricing","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"No haggle pricing refers to a sales strategy where the price of a vehicle is fixed and non-negotiable, eliminating the traditional back-and-forth negotiation process. This approach is designed to simplify the buying experience for customers, making it more straightforward and less stressful.","simplifiedExplanation":"No haggle pricing means the price you see is the price you pay, with no room for negotiation. It makes buying a car easier because you don’t have to bargain with the salesperson."}},{"startTime":1894.7,"endTime":1901.6,"type":"concept","title":"comps","url":"/glossary/comps","quote":"If they want a couple thousand dollars off the price of the car... show them comps and and and sell the value in the vehicle","canonicalId":"concept:comps","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"In the context of car sales, 'comps' refers to comparable vehicles that are used as benchmarks to justify the pricing of a specific car. Salespeople often show these comps to demonstrate that their pricing is in line with the market value of similar vehicles.","simplifiedExplanation":"Comps are similar cars that help show how much a car should cost. Salespeople use them to explain why their car is priced a certain way."}},{"startTime":2079.4,"endTime":2086.8,"type":"term","title":"battery repairs","url":"/glossary/battery-repairs","quote":"Part of that has to do with you know, we have seen some repairs some battery repairs same with kia as well","canonicalId":"term:battery-repairs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Battery repairs refer to the maintenance or replacement of the battery in electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrid vehicles. These repairs can be costly due to the complexity and technology involved in modern battery systems.","simplifiedExplanation":"Battery repairs are when you fix or replace the battery in an electric car. This can be expensive because batteries are complicated and important for the car's performance."}},{"startTime":2156.8,"endTime":2161.0,"type":"term","title":"traction law","url":"/glossary/traction-law","quote":"...we get weather. There's a traction law as well. So if you want to go up to the mountain...","canonicalId":"term:traction-law","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A traction law is a regulation that requires vehicles to have specific equipment, such as snow tires or chains, during certain weather conditions to ensure safe driving. This is particularly important in mountainous or snowy areas.","simplifiedExplanation":"A traction law means that drivers must use special tires or chains when the weather is bad, like during snowstorms, to help keep their cars safe on the road."}},{"startTime":2161.0,"endTime":2166.1,"type":"term","title":"snow tires","url":"/glossary/snow-tires","quote":"...that helps us sell some snow tires and make sure they got enough tread on their tires...","canonicalId":"term:snow-tires","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Snow tires, also known as winter tires, are specially designed to provide better traction and handling in cold, snowy, and icy conditions. They have a unique tread pattern and rubber composition that remains flexible in low temperatures.","simplifiedExplanation":"Snow tires are special tires made to help cars grip the road better when it's cold and snowy. They are different from regular tires and work best in winter weather."}},{"startTime":2166.1,"endTime":2172.1,"type":"term","title":"tread","url":"/glossary/tread","quote":"...make sure they got enough tread on their tires...","canonicalId":"term:tread","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Tread refers to the part of a tire that makes contact with the road. The depth and condition of the tread are crucial for providing traction and handling, especially in adverse weather conditions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tread is the rubber part of a tire that touches the ground. It's important because it helps the car grip the road, especially when it's wet or snowy."}},{"startTime":2194.1,"endTime":2195.1,"type":"term","title":"RO","quote":"...when you do arrive your ro is higher...","canonicalId":"term:ro","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"RO stands for 'repair order', which is a document that outlines the services performed on a vehicle during a visit to the dealership. It typically includes details about the work done, parts used, and costs involved.","simplifiedExplanation":"RO means 'repair order', which is a paper that shows what work was done on your car when you take it to a dealership for service."}},{"startTime":2213.6,"endTime":2214.6,"type":"term","title":"over-the-air updates","url":"/glossary/over-the-air-updates","quote":"...struggled with the over-the-air updates...","canonicalId":"term:over-the-air-updates","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Over-the-air updates refer to the ability to wirelessly update a vehicle's software without needing to visit a dealership. This technology allows manufacturers to fix bugs, improve performance, and add new features remotely.","simplifiedExplanation":"Over-the-air updates let car companies fix or improve your car's software without you having to go to a shop. They can send updates directly to your car through the internet."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Car Dealership Guy","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/dealers-vs-change-the-truth-about-vw-scout-and-the-ev-road-ahead-from-an-insider-fred-emich-iv-partner-at-emich-automotive/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}