{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 300: Truck Sales Are On FIRE Except For These Two Full-Size Trucks!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-300-truck-sales-are-on-fire-except-for-these-two-full-size-trucks","audioUrl":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/d36be567-b26c-4c14-a47f-962126968be4/stream.mp3","description":"( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! In this special 300th episode of TFL Talkin’ Trucks, Roman and Andre are joined by none other than Mr. Truck himself to break down the latest Q3 truck sales data! From compact pickups to heavy-duty haulers, the guys analyze which trucks are dominating the charts — and which ones are struggling to find buyers.They also reflect on 300 episodes of TFL Talkin’ Trucks, sharing stories from the road, their favorite truck memories, and how the industry has evolved since the podcast first launched. Whether you’re a hardcore truck enthusiast or just curious about the market trends shaping 2025, this milestone episode is packed with data, discussion, and a whole lot of TFL truck passion.( http://www.patreon.com/tflcar ) Visit our Patreon page to support the TFL team!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":131.64,"endTime":132.64,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Viper","url":"/cars/dodge/viper","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/1994_Dodge_Viper.jpg","quote":"Well, he's dino-ing the Viper. But that's like almost a truck engine, right?","canonicalId":"car:dodge:viper","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Viper is a high-performance sports car known for its powerful V10 engine and aggressive styling. 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