{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"From The Corkscrew, Where Are The Sport Wagons, 20 Years Of Looking | Episode 1,046","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/from-the-corkscrew-where-are-the-sport-wagons-20-years-of-looking-episode-1-046","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/EDLLC5425222621.mp3","description":"The guys are at Laguna Seca while at a Hooked On Driving event, and podcasting near the top of the corkscrew! Spot the GR Yaris going by at the first minute.They take on debates for Annie in CO, who is an enthusiast mom looking for a manual sport wagon or hatch. Then, Brian R. has spent 20 years looking at fun cars, but hasn’t really found something he loves. What should he get? Car Conclusions include the new Evora 400 bought by Matthew T., and a 39-year-old Supra Turbo for Jared F. in MN!\n\nAudio-only MP3 is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and 10 other platforms.\n\nLook for us on Tuesdays if you’d like to watch us debate, disagree and then go drive again!\n\n\n\n00:00 - Intro\n\n0:46 - Lotus Announces New Engines + Powertrains!\n\n7:59 - Car Debate #1: Sport Wagon For A Working Mom\n\n21:56 - Car Debate #2: 20 Years Of Looking At Cars\n\n32:31 - Car Conclusion #1: Blowing The Budget By $15K\n\n34:00 - Car Conclusion #2: Aunt’s 1987 Supra Turbo\n\n\n\nRate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe to our two YouTube channels. Write to us your Topic Tuesdays, Car Conclusions and those great Car Debates at everydaydrivertv@gmail.com or everydaydriver.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":14.2,"endTime":33.9,"type":"topic","title":"corkscrew","url":"/glossary/corkscrew","quote":"If you're watching, you can see that's the corkscrew with the last car I expected coming down it right now. Oh, a few more I guess.","canonicalId":"topic:corkscrew","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “corkscrew” is a specific corner/section of Laguna Seca that’s referenced as the location where cars come through during the track day. It’s being used as a visual landmark for where the hosts are filming and why it’s good for photos.","simplifiedExplanation":"The “corkscrew” is a famous part of the Laguna Seca track. They’re pointing it out because it’s where cars pass and it’s great for photos."}},{"startTime":56.8,"endTime":61.0,"type":"term","title":"V6 Supercharge","url":"/glossary/v6-supercharge","quote":"Because I have the 2024 Mira, the V6 Supercharge, that's a Toyota motor, but that's going away.","canonicalId":"term:v6-supercharge","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“V6” describes an engine with six cylinders arranged in a V shape. “Supercharge” refers to a supercharger, which forces more air into the engine so it can make more power than it would with only naturally aspirated airflow.","simplifiedExplanation":"“V6” means the engine has six cylinders. “Supercharge” means a supercharger pushes extra air into the engine to help it produce more power."}},{"startTime":64.2,"endTime":70.7,"type":"company","title":"Geely Lotus","url":"/glossary/geely-lotus","quote":"Now Toyota's already stopped using that motor. 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The idea is that it will be the new source for the engines going forward."}},{"startTime":94.9,"endTime":99.0,"type":"term","title":"full hybrid","url":"/glossary/full-hybrid","quote":"because it's got the three liter displacement and developed from mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid applications.","canonicalId":"term:full-hybrid","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A full hybrid can run using the gas engine, the electric motor, or both, depending on conditions. It typically recharges the battery through regenerative braking rather than requiring frequent plug-in charging.","simplifiedExplanation":"A full hybrid can use gas, electricity, or a mix. 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Enthusiasts often prefer more gears or a manual because it can make the car feel more responsive and fun to drive."}},{"startTime":164.6,"endTime":179.7,"type":"car","title":"Lotus Esprit","url":"/cars/lotus/esprit","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/72/1981_Lotus_Esprit_%28OPW_679W%29_%282%29.jpg","quote":"And if you're buying a driver's car, especially a Lotus, and there's no manual offered, I\n[168.8s] think you have failed, and they're also talking about a variant of this motor in V8 that might\n[173.8s] come in the revised Esprit, but if you're following along with the class, that means\n[177.8s] no manual there either.","canonicalId":"car:lotus:esprit","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Lotus Esprit is a British sports car known for its mid-engine layout and driver-focused handling. 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The number tells you how many cylinders the engine has, and the “V” shape is how those cylinders are arranged."}},{"startTime":273.8,"endTime":275.2,"type":"term","title":"bait and switch","url":"/glossary/bait-and-switch","quote":"[271.5s] I don't, honestly.\n[272.7s] And it's because of the applications.\n[273.8s] It's bait and switch.\n[275.2s] The engine is ways less, but we took the manual.","canonicalId":"term:bait-and-switch","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Bait and switch” describes a marketing or product strategy where a company advertises one thing to attract buyers, then delivers a different (often less desirable) reality. In car discussions, it often comes up when the promised engine/drivetrain or driving experience doesn’t match what buyers expected.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Bait and switch” means someone gets you interested with one promise, then changes it to something else afterward. 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