{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 306: Which Full-Size Truck Is BEST? Ford vs GM vs Toyota vs Ram!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-306-which-full-size-truck-is-best-ford-vs-gm-vs-toyota-vs-ram","audioUrl":"https://audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/c86ac6cb-f9d9-4d58-b6cc-4ae7bd6814a8/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 episode of TFL Talkin’ Trucks, Kase and Andre finally sit down to compare all of the major full-size pickups head-to-head after weeks of Truck of the Year testing. They break down how the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, and Toyota Tundra stacked up in towing, drag racing, and real-world MPG — revealing which trucks surprised them, which ones disappointed them, and which one delivered the best all-around performance.The guys also dive into the strengths and weaknesses they discovered during testing, from powertrains and capability to comfort and practicality. If you’ve been waiting for a clear, honest comparison of today’s top full-size trucks, this episode is your ultimate guide to choosing the right rig.( 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":42.08,"endTime":44.96,"type":"car","title":"Audi 100","url":"/cars/audi/100","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e2/Audi_100_C1_Coup%C3%A9%2C_Bj._1976_%282017-06-11_Sp%29.JPG","quote":"in a setting as stunning as the show. For 100 years, the Elsinor has attracted audiences from a...","canonicalId":"car:audi:100","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Audi 100 is a mid-size luxury sedan that was produced from the 1960s to the 1990s, known for its advanced engineering and comfort. 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