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With its distinctive gullwing doors and stainless steel body, it represents a unique moment in automotive history and is often discussed for its cult status.","simplifiedExplanation":"The DeLorean DMC-12 is a classic car that many people recognize from the 'Back to the Future' movies. It has cool doors that open up like wings and is made of shiny metal, making it very special.","imageAttribution":"Grenex at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Ryan McCaffrey","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-540-teslas-among-most-reliable-cars-says-consumer-reports/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}