{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ep. 316: These Are The 2025 Cars That We LOVE And HATE!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ep-316-these-are-the-2025-cars-that-we-love-and-hate","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/75a4210e-be38-4888-9f8f-6ac20b45223b/stream.mp3","description":"( https://www.alltfl.com/ ) Check out our new spot to find ALL our content, from news to videos and our podcasts! On this episode of TFL Car Chat, Tommy and Kase dive into their most liked and most disliked cars of the year, based on real seat time and honest impressions. Some of the standouts that impressed them include the Honda Passport TrailSport, the Cadillac Allanté, and the Dodge Viper, each for very different reasons ranging from capability to character and driving feel.Not every car left a good impression, though. They also break down a few models that disappointed them, including the Nissan Rogue PHEV, Volvo EX30, and Toyota RAV4. They reflect on what made certain cars shine, why others fell flat, and what makes a vehicle feel like a hit or a miss.( 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":465.0,"endTime":470.0,"type":"car","title":"Land Rover Discovery","url":"/cars/land-rover/discovery","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/GAZ-3102_and_Land_Rover_Discovery_2007.jpg","quote":"So a couple weeks ago, I bought this Land Rover Discovery one at the auction and had a nice bucket of coolants in the back, which I assumed the kind preview owner just left me.","canonicalId":"car:land-rover:discovery","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The Land Rover Discovery is a mid-size SUV known for its off‑road capability and spacious interior, popular among families and adventure seekers.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Discovery is a type of SUV made by the British company Land Rover. 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It’s known for its sleek design and strong engine options.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":1059.0,"endTime":1065.0,"type":"part","title":"4L80","url":"/glossary/4l80","quote":"So yeah, it will, yeah, someone saying in 4L80 we trust,","canonicalId":"part:4l80","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The 4L80 is a four-speed automatic transmission produced by General Motors, commonly used in trucks and SUVs. It’s known for its durability and ability to handle high torque loads.","simplifiedExplanation":"The 4L80 is a type of automatic gearbox made by GM. 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It’s great for families.","imageAttribution":"Lorie Shaull (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":2542.6,"endTime":2544.6,"type":"part","title":"vented hood","url":"/glossary/vented-hood","quote":"[2542.6s] That vented hood with big nostrils.","canonicalId":"part:vented-hood","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A vented hood is a car hood designed with openings or vents that allow hot air from the engine bay to escape, helping keep the engine cooler and reducing heat buildup inside the vehicle.","simplifiedExplanation":"A vented hood is a car top that has little holes or openings so hot air can leave the engine area. It keeps the engine from getting too hot and helps the car run smoother."}},{"startTime":2562.6,"endTime":2567.6,"type":"term","title":"remote start","url":"/glossary/remote-start","quote":"[2562.6s] Every single time I walked up to it in a parking lot, I would do the remote start.","canonicalId":"term:remote-start","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.92,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Remote start is a feature that allows the driver to start the vehicle’s engine from a distance using a key fob, smartphone app, or other wireless device before getting into the car.","simplifiedExplanation":"Remote start lets you turn on your car’s engine from far away, like with a key fob or phone app, so the car is warm and ready when you get in."}},{"startTime":2848.6,"endTime":2855.64,"type":"car","title":"Mercedes S-Class (R107)","url":"/cars/mercedes-benz/s-class","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/MERCEDES-BENZ_S-CLASS_%28V221%29_China.jpg","quote":"[2848.6s] So that was like the R107 and the R129 is the car that everyone's wounds over now.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:s-class","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.97,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"The R107 is the internal code for the Mercedes‑Benz S‑Class produced from 1994 to 2001. 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It has a strong engine and special features to help it go off the road.","imageAttribution":"IFCAR (Public domain)"}},{"startTime":3410.6,"endTime":3412.6,"type":"part","title":"amber running lights","url":"/glossary/amber-running-lights","quote":"[3410.6s] I like the amber running lights a lot.\n[3412.6s] I prefer it with some cool accessories, including wheels,\n[3415.6s] ours has the little rock sliders that are kind of hidden.","canonicalId":"part:amber-running-lights","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Amber running lights are the front and rear illumination units that glow amber when the vehicle is in motion, providing better visibility to other drivers while maintaining a distinctive aesthetic.","simplifiedExplanation":"These are the bright orange lights you see on a car’s front and back when it’s moving. 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