{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Features No One Really Cares About Anymore","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/features-no-one-really-cares-about-anymore","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z3gip7zvux8pw3ym/FeaturesWeDontWant.mp3","description":"From CVTs with Paddle Shifters to that radio you pretty much forgot existed, we go down the list of features we're wondering why still exist. We can't remember the last time we actually used the factory GPS, when it even worked, and self parking is a great way to lose a spot to the person behind you and cause a small traffic jam as a bonus. What features do you forget your car has? Which ones can't you live without? Which one is underutilized? Cooled seats for all!\nThe Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!\nNot an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans\nLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts! \nLeave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873!\nWe're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!\n \n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":22.8,"endTime":25.6,"type":"concept","title":"movie cars","url":"/glossary/movie-cars","quote":"I posted up last week's episode about movie cars and stuff like that. It got a really good response.","canonicalId":"concept:movie-cars","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Movie cars are vehicles that have appeared prominently in films or television shows, often gaining iconic status and fan followings due to their roles.","simplifiedExplanation":"Movie cars are cars that you see in movies or TV shows. They often become famous because of the stories they are in."}},{"startTime":36.5,"endTime":37.5,"type":"car","title":"Herbie the Love Bug","url":"/cars/volkswagen/beetle","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a4/1957_Volkswagen_Beetle%2C_export_model%2C_in_front_of_Porta_Nigra_in_Trier_2023-05-01.jpg","quote":"He put a Herbie the Love Bug.","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:beetle","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Herbie the Love Bug is a famous Volkswagen Beetle featured in a series of Disney movies. The car is characterized by its white paint with red, white, and blue racing stripes and the number 53 on its hood and doors.","simplifiedExplanation":"Herbie is a special car from movies. It's a small, round car called a Volkswagen Beetle that has a funny personality and races in stories.","imageAttribution":"Palauenc05 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":245.4,"endTime":246.8,"type":"concept","title":"Radwood","url":"/glossary/radwood","quote":"\"Southern California, Radwood death. So as I went, Radwood, SoCal is this weekend.\",","canonicalId":"concept:radwood","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Radwood is a popular car culture event that celebrates vehicles from the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on vintage and classic cars from that era. It combines car shows with a nostalgic atmosphere, attracting enthusiasts of older cars and automotive history.","simplifiedExplanation":"Radwood is a fun car event where people show off cars from the 1980s and 1990s. It's like a big party for fans of old cars from those years."}},{"startTime":386.2,"endTime":388.3,"type":"term","title":"backfire","url":"/glossary/backfire","quote":"It's fuel in the chambers fuel in the exhaust until you get fuel coming out and it's burning on the downstroke and that's what's causing that backfire.","canonicalId":"term:backfire","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Backfire is a combustion event where unburned fuel ignites in the exhaust system, causing a loud popping or banging noise. It can occur due to improper fuel mixture or ignition timing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Backfire happens when fuel burns in the wrong place, like the exhaust, making a loud noise. It usually means something is wrong with the engine's fuel or spark."}},{"startTime":396.8,"endTime":398.1,"type":"part","title":"catalytic converter","url":"/glossary/catalytic-converter","quote":"You can blow your catalytic converter. 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People like it because it can go fast even when the road is bumpy or hard to drive on.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":743.7,"endTime":745.3,"type":"car","title":"Ford F150","url":"/cars/ford/f-150","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/2022_Ford_F-150_Lightning_Rear.jpg","quote":"where in on the Bronco and on the Raptor and my previous Raptor, my F-150 Raptor, excuse me, both of them.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-150 is one of the best-selling full-size pickup trucks in America, known for its durability, towing capacity, and variety of trims including the high-performance Raptor. The F-150 Raptor is especially noted for its off-road capabilities and powerful engine. It's often discussed for its blend of utility and performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-150 is a big truck that many people use for work and fun. 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It actually works really well in the Fords which Chevy officially announced they are dropping carplay actually for all their vehicles.","canonicalId":"term:carplay","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"CarPlay is Apple's system that allows iPhone users to connect their phones to their car's infotainment system, enabling access to apps, navigation, and calls through the car's display.","simplifiedExplanation":"CarPlay lets you use your iPhone on your car's screen so you can get directions, make calls, or listen to music safely while driving."}},{"startTime":976.7,"endTime":977.8,"type":"term","title":"Android Auto","url":"/glossary/android-auto","quote":"which Chevy officially announced they are dropping carplay actually for all their vehicles. 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That's an interesting one. Rivians don't come with carplay or Android Auto.","canonicalId":"brand:rivian","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer known for its electric trucks and SUVs. They focus on adventure-oriented electric vehicles with unique technology and design.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rivian is a company that makes electric cars and trucks, designed for outdoor and adventure use. They are different from traditional car companies because they only make electric vehicles."}},{"startTime":1042.9,"endTime":1047.5,"type":"term","title":"lane departure","url":"/glossary/lane-departure","quote":"\"and it's a safety thing that I don't know if we necessarily needed it was lane departure. Yeah, I turn it off immediately in the Ford.\"","canonicalId":"term:lane-departure","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Lane departure is a safety feature in many modern vehicles that alerts the driver or actively corrects the car if it unintentionally drifts out of its lane. It helps prevent accidents caused by driver distraction or drowsiness.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lane departure is a safety system in cars that warns you or helps you stay in your lane if you start to drift without signaling. It helps keep you safe on the road."}},{"startTime":1100.4,"endTime":1103.2,"type":"term","title":"auto stop start","url":"/glossary/auto-stop-start","quote":"Is the auto stop start because it doesn't save you anything and then my lane departure.","canonicalId":"term:auto-stop-start","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Auto stop start is a system in modern cars that automatically shuts off the engine when the vehicle is stopped, such as at traffic lights, and restarts it when the driver releases the brake or engages the clutch. This helps save fuel and reduce emissions during idle periods.","simplifiedExplanation":"Auto stop start means the car turns off the engine when you stop, like at a red light, and then turns it back on when you start moving. This helps save gas and is better for the environment."}},{"startTime":1271.2,"endTime":1276.9,"type":"term","title":"heads up display","url":"/glossary/heads-up-display","quote":"\"It's heads up display because a lot of people bitch about the fact that it's in their eyesight, which it's supposed to be. Yeah, so I actually really like heads of display. I don't notice it very much on the truck, which is a good thing.\"","canonicalId":"term:heads-up-display","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A heads up display (HUD) projects important information such as speed or navigation directions onto the windshield or a transparent screen, allowing the driver to see data without looking away from the road.","simplifiedExplanation":"A heads up display shows things like your speed right in front of you on the windshield, so you don't have to look down at the dashboard while driving."}},{"startTime":1425.5,"endTime":1428.1,"type":"term","title":"in car GPS","url":"/glossary/in-car-gps","quote":"That's in car GPS. Never used it. It's so bad.","canonicalId":"term:in-car-gps","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"In car GPS refers to the built-in global positioning system navigation technology integrated into a vehicle, allowing drivers to get directions and maps without needing an external device.","simplifiedExplanation":"In car GPS is a navigation system inside the car that helps you find your way by showing maps and directions on a screen."}},{"startTime":1453.2,"endTime":1456.9,"type":"car","title":"Subaru Outback","url":"/cars/subaru/outback","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/2000-2004_Subaru_Outback_Wagon.jpg","quote":"Yeah. 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It has helpful features like talking to the navigation system to find places.","imageAttribution":"dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":1792.9,"endTime":1794.7,"type":"car","title":"Ford Ranger","url":"/cars/ford/ranger","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/28/Ford_Ranger_%28T6%2C_P703%29_Wildtrak_IMG_7320.jpg","quote":"pulls your seat back. I love that in the Ranger love it. Yeah, even in the F 150, which is huge.","canonicalId":"car:ford:ranger","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Ranger is a midsize pickup truck known for its balance of capability and comfort, often featuring modern convenience options like adjustable seats. It is smaller than the F-150 but still offers strong performance for daily tasks and light off-roading. Its popularity comes from being a versatile and manageable truck.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Ranger is a medium-sized truck that is good for work and everyday driving. It has nice features like seats that can move back to make you more comfortable.","imageAttribution":"Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1856.7,"endTime":1868.1,"type":"term","title":"auto park","url":"/glossary/auto-park","quote":"\"it's auto park. There is no cooler feature than if you have the right the right situation where you're on a street by yourself and you need to parallel park and you can hit all the buttons and then the truck will park itself. It's fun.\"","canonicalId":"term:auto-park","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Auto park is a driver-assistance feature that enables a vehicle to automatically parallel or perpendicular park itself with minimal driver input. It uses sensors and cameras to detect suitable parking spaces and controls steering, acceleration, and braking to maneuver the vehicle into the spot.","simplifiedExplanation":"Auto park is a technology in some cars that helps you park by itself. The car uses sensors to find a parking spot and then moves into it without you having to steer or press the pedals much."}},{"startTime":2064.2,"endTime":2065.6,"type":"part","title":"paddle shifters","url":"/glossary/paddle-shifters","quote":"And with the paddle shifters in a you know,","canonicalId":"part:paddle-shifters","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Paddle shifters are controls usually mounted behind the steering wheel that allow the driver to manually change gears in an automatic or semi-automatic transmission without using a clutch pedal.","simplifiedExplanation":"Paddle shifters are buttons or levers behind the steering wheel that let you change gears yourself, like a manual car, but without a clutch."}},{"startTime":2066.6,"endTime":2067.5,"type":"term","title":"10 speed automatic","url":"/glossary/10-speed-automatic","quote":"in a 10 speed automatic, I can manually bump up a gear.","canonicalId":"term:10-speed-automatic","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 10 speed automatic is a type of transmission with ten forward gears that shifts automatically. More gears can improve fuel efficiency and performance by keeping the engine in its optimal power range.","simplifiedExplanation":"A 10 speed automatic is a gearbox that changes gears by itself and has ten different gears to help the car run smoothly and save gas."}},{"startTime":2143.6,"endTime":2147.7,"type":"term","title":"rev match","url":"/glossary/rev-match","quote":"the rev match where they have the paddle shifters for the automatic. Yeah. Click those for the rev match function.","canonicalId":"term:rev-match","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Rev match is a technique or function in some vehicles that automatically adjusts engine speed to match the transmission speed during downshifts, resulting in smoother gear changes and less wear on the drivetrain.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rev match helps the car change gears smoothly by making the engine speed match the gear you're shifting into, so the ride feels nicer and the car parts last longer."}},{"startTime":2161.4,"endTime":2162.7,"type":"term","title":"manual","url":"/glossary/manual","quote":"\"a good skill as a driver if you have a manual, but the car\"","canonicalId":"term:manual","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A manual transmission is a type of gearbox that requires the driver to manually shift gears using a clutch pedal and gear stick. 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This makes driving on highways easier and less tiring."}},{"startTime":2263.1,"endTime":2264.9,"type":"term","title":"sport buttons","url":"/glossary/sport-buttons","quote":"\"the next one is sport buttons. Um, I think they're overrated in smaller cars.\"","canonicalId":"term:sport-buttons","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Sport buttons are controls in some cars that adjust the vehicle's performance settings, such as throttle response, transmission shift points, and suspension stiffness, to provide a more dynamic driving experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sport buttons let you make your car feel more sporty and fun to drive by changing how it behaves, like making it accelerate faster or handle better."}},{"startTime":2370.7,"endTime":2374.2,"type":"term","title":"turbo","url":"/glossary/turbo","quote":"Sort of like, you know, putting the word turbo on the back of an electric car. That'd be weird. 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Um, my truck turns on my heated seats more than I do.","canonicalId":"term:heated-seats","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Heated seats are a comfort feature in vehicles that use electric heating elements embedded in the seat cushions to warm the occupant during cold weather.","simplifiedExplanation":"Heated seats are seats in a car or truck that get warm to keep you cozy when it's cold outside."}},{"startTime":2446.0,"endTime":2449.5,"type":"term","title":"cooled seats","url":"/glossary/cooled-seats","quote":"I'm looking forward to the cooled seats in the S five. 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