{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ford, Subaru & Mazda Can't Lower Prices FAST ENOUGH | Episode 1025","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ford-subaru-mazda-can-t-lower-prices-fast-enough-episode-1025","audioUrl":"https://pdrl.fm/3359a6/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/14b42e71-1f9c-41b2-944f-bc8f2b3a3cb9/episodes/b25361a3-39c7-4261-8642-7641f6e29ffa/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=14b42e71-1f9c-41b2-944f-bc8f2b3a3cb9&awEpisodeId=b25361a3-39c7-4261-8642-7641f6e29ffa&feed=gkrQ6WSC","description":"Today on CarEdge Live, Ray and Zach discuss the latest February car sales data. Tune in to learn more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com\nfor information about our collection and use of personal data for\nadvertising.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":137.24,"endTime":138.1,"type":"brand","title":"Kia","url":"/glossary/kia","quote":"Let's do Kia, dad. Let's shop some Kia dealers really quickly.","canonicalId":"brand:kia","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Kia is a South Korean automotive manufacturer known for producing affordable and reliable vehicles with strong warranties. The brand has grown significantly in reputation and market share in recent years.","simplifiedExplanation":"Kia is a car company from South Korea that makes cars that many people find affordable and dependable. 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It has more features and is popular for work and everyday use.","imageAttribution":"UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":696.34,"endTime":697.9,"type":"car","title":"Mazda Cx30S","url":"/cars/mazda/cx-30","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/10/MAZDA_CX-30_CHINA_VERSION_INTERIOR.jpg","quote":"And they've limited the imports of some of their lesser expensive vehicles,  like the CX-30s.  They've limited that inventory and the imports of those","canonicalId":"car:mazda:cx-30","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mazda CX-30 is a subcompact crossover SUV known for its stylish design and engaging driving dynamics. Limited imports of this model have affected its availability, which can influence pricing and buyer options.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mazda CX-30 is a small SUV that looks nice and is fun to drive. 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