{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Episode 455: Guest Chad Kirchner, 2026 Dodge Charger Six Pack Scat Pack, Hankook Ventus S1 Tire Test Update, Slate Pickup, Polestar Leave U.S.","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-455-guest-chad-kirchner-2026-dodge-charger-six-pack-scat-pack-hankook-ventus-s1-tire-test-update-slate-pickup-polestar-leave-u-s","audioUrl":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f816bf69-0905-4902-8dfe-74585144af6d/a7f7082c-8d55-4d12-8e5a-a4e88febc8a3.mp3","description":"\n        Welcome guest Chad Kirchner on this week's episode which is loaded with all kinds of interesting car discussion. The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, which boasts a 550 horsepower inline six cylinder engine. However, Ben notes some important details about the size of this new muscle-y car, and suggests that it's stuck in a sort of limbo with few actual customers and rivals. \n\nThen Chad reports on the newly detailed Slate Auto's EV pickup truck. Now with an official price, and list of features (or features missing), our round table can really begin. How influential will this startup be, when it lacks a paint job, radio, and power windows? Are other automakers checking their rear view mirrors about the Slate truck? Chad shares his thoughts and more! Thanks for listening!\n      "},"annotations":[{"id":454037,"startTime":384.08,"endTime":385.52,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Hornet","url":"/cars/dodge/hornet","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7f/2024_Dodge_Hornet_RT_PHEV_in_Acapulco_Gold%2C_Front_Left%2C_10-29-2023.jpg","quote":"Yes. Because the Hornet doesn't exist. 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