{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Ferrari’s New Fake Gated Manual, Fiat Topolino & Why Doug Won't Buy a Supercar! ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ferrari-s-new-fake-gated-manual-fiat-topolino-why-doug-won-t-buy-a-supercar","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/clrtpod.com/m/pscrb.fm/rss/p/arttrk.com/p/2D5E6/mgln.ai/e/1246/tracking.swap.fm/track/AoSMVIl7piQbthzJoBqJ/traffic.megaphone.fm/TBIEA4221401369.mp3","description":"Have a question you want answered on the podcast next week? Ask HERE https://crsnbds.com/PODQUESTIONS\nWelcome to THIS CAR POD! Doug DeMuro & Friends offers weekly expert insight and opinion on breaking automotive stories, the car market, and audience Q&A.\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \nMothers - Visit https://mothers.com/carsandbids to find out more and purchase Mothers® products!\nAutoZone - Get moving on your next project at https://www.autozone.com/?cmpid=VID:US:EN:AD:2611:CRB:AWR:OLV:1x1:GEN:NA:TPR:ATE:GRL:GAL:GRL:GAL:GRL:GAL\nWarby Parker - Right now, buy one prescription pair and get 20% off any additional prescription pairs at https://www.warbyparker.com/cars   \nMOZA Racing - Shop the featured MOZA Racing products at https://mozaracing.com/carsandbids\n\nChapters:\n\n00:00:00 THIS CAR POD!\n00:00:16 Ferrari Brings Back The Gated Manual!\n00:09:19 Fiat Topolino Is Coming To US\n00:18:06 The All New Bentley Torcal\n00:20:57 Automakers Return To Regional Designs\n00:24:31 Toyota Tacoma Production Returns To Texas\n00:33:28 Massive Deals On Polestars\n00:37:45 Massive Deals On Lucid\n00:43:32 The Tesla Model Y L\n00:45:47 Cadillac Vistiq Recall\n00:46:43 Jiffylube Is Under New Ownership\n00:51:35 Talk Cars\n00:52:06 Nick's Selling His Ford Focus\n01:00:04 Cars and Bids Events!\n01:07:30 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII\n01:10:30 Market Report\n01:10:38 Lincoln Town Car\n01:12:19 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor\n01:16:00 Aston Martin V12 Vantage\n01:18:59 Porsche 911 996 Turbo\n01:22:17 Community Questions\n01:22:39 Is Filippo The Only Dent Side Ford Owner With A Coexist Sticker?\n01:23:46 When Do You Know It's Time To Let Go Of An Old Car?\n01:26:50 Is Doug Interested In Any New Supercars?\n01:29:32 What Is The Best Generation Of Lexus RX?\n01:33:06 Would Your Car Choices Be Different If you Didn't Have A Family?\n01:35:17 What's Your Stand On Food In The Car?\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"id":483428,"startTime":161.0,"endTime":167.0,"type":"term","title":"DCT","url":"/glossary/dct","quote":"In theory, this technology, if it works, they could put in any car with a DCT.","canonicalId":"term:dct","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.92,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"DCT stands for dual-clutch transmission, a gearbox that uses two clutches to pre-select the next gear. That lets it shift quickly with less interruption than a traditional automatic, and it’s common in performance cars. In this segment, the host suggests the “simulated manual” tech could be used in any car that already has a DCT.","simplifiedExplanation":"DCT means a dual-clutch automatic transmission. It can change gears very fast because it’s readying the next gear ahead of time. 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Here, it’s discussed as something that could be enabled across many cars if the underlying tech works.","simplifiedExplanation":"A simulated manual is when an automatic car tries to feel like a stick-shift. It may let you “shift” with paddles and change the engine response to match. The host is saying this could be offered in more cars if the system works well.","sourceStartTime":167.0,"sourceEndTime":176.0}},{"id":483430,"startTime":178.0,"endTime":185.0,"type":"term","title":"by wire","quote":"And I do think like the fact that like everything's moving to by wire, you break have steering by wire.","canonicalId":"term:by-wire","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.86,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“By wire” refers to replacing mechanical or hydraulic linkages with electronic control systems. In modern cars, this can apply to multiple functions (like throttle, braking, and steering), where sensors and computers manage actuation. 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The key point here is that it’s not just about the car’s parts—it’s also about how Ferrari builds and equips the vehicle to match the customer’s choices.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ferrari’s Tailor-Made program is their way of letting buyers customize a car. It’s more than just picking colors—it’s about ordering the car with specific options and equipment.","sourceStartTime":352.0,"sourceEndTime":363.0}},{"id":483437,"startTime":387.0,"endTime":394.0,"type":"term","title":"transmission","url":"/glossary/transmission","quote":"But basically what the tailor-made thing means is they're not just sending the transmission through tailor-made.\nYou have to equip the car through tailor-made.","canonicalId":"term:transmission","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.55,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “transmission” refers to the gearbox and shift mechanism that selects gears and transfers engine power to the drivetrain. The host is saying Ferrari isn’t only customizing the transmission—customers must also equip the rest of the car through the Tailor-Made process.","simplifiedExplanation":"A transmission is the gearbox that chooses which gear the car is in. It’s what connects the engine’s power to the wheels, and it’s central to how the car shifts.","sourceStartTime":387.0,"sourceEndTime":394.0}},{"id":483438,"startTime":412.0,"endTime":415.0,"type":"car","title":"Ferrari Luce","url":"/cars/ferrari/ferrari-luce","image":"https://cdn.ferrari.com/cms/network/media/img/resize/6a14539107936f0021e85b31-ferrari_luce_front_3q_16x9_media?width=1300&height=730","quote":"...nstagram, is that they're going to make you buy a luce to qualify for this. They may. 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That’s why the Luce comes up in the conversation.","imageAttribution":"Ferrari Media Centre","imageSourceUrl":"https://www.ferrari.com/en-EN/media-centre/articles/ferrari-luce-a-new-chapter-for-the-maranello-marque","sourceStartTime":412.0,"sourceEndTime":415.0}},{"id":483439,"startTime":438.0,"endTime":519.0,"type":"term","title":"gated manual","url":"/glossary/gated-manual","quote":"The sky's the limit if this sells, which of course it will.\nThe hybrid gives them an opportunity to move 12 cylindries, which have not been strong sellers.\nOne more interesting thing is it's been 20 years since the 355 debuted with the F1 transmission.","canonicalId":"term:gated-manual","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.55,"source":"gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “gated manual” refers to a shifter with a traditional H-pattern gate that physically guides the lever into specific gear positions. The point is to recreate the tactile feel of a real manual, even if the actual drivetrain control may be automated or electronically assisted.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “gated manual” is when the gear shifter feels like a normal manual car, with the lever moving into defined gear slots. 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In this segment, the hosts connect its “F1 transmission” era to today’s idea of a gated manual feel coming back.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ferrari 355 is a classic 1990s Ferrari with a V8 engine in the middle. 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