{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep 103: Beijing Motor Show Special!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-103-beijing-motor-show-special","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64de47832cfe0100110394f8/e/69f2501bae2fba210fd5d127/media.mp3","description":"Join Ginny, Vicky and guest Steve Fowler as they discuss the highs and lows of the Beijing Motor Show where a host of new EVs made their first public appearance. Which were the team's favourites and which missed the mark.Message us at podcast@electrifying.com and watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/yKW1bi-Mpwo Hosted on Acast. 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