{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode #223 - Automotive Grudge Match: Isuzu vs. Suzuki","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-223-automotive-grudge-match-isuzu-vs-suzuki","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877345/episodes/19125858-episode-223-automotive-grudge-match-isuzu-vs-suzuki.mp3","description":"Two highly under appreciated Japanese auto makers square off this installment of Automotive Grudge Match. 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