{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Going Rogue","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/going-rogue","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/dc873f4a-5ab6-4c72-8dad-2114210bc815/stream.mp3","description":"Robbie and Nicole both ran into travel delays today so Chad Kirchner is jumping in. Sam makes the case for buying an Acura Integra A-Spec over the ADX.Nissan has revealed its next-generation Rogue and teased the upcoming XTerra. Kia is laying out its plans through 2030 including a midsize pickup with hybrid and EREV drivetrains and more EVs. Hyundai is launching an Ioniq sub-brand in China. BYD wants 20 dealers in Canada by the end of this year and is planning to install 300 1,500-kW charging stations in the UK in the next 12 months. VW has ended production of the ID4 in Chatanooga and the Scout Traveler and Terra might be delayed. Listener Michael Burns jumps in from the Discord to tell us about his recent car shopping experience and we have Nicole's interview with Nissan CMO Allyson Witherspoon from the NY Auto Show.Chad's Star Trek podcastGreyhound NationLinks2026 Kia CEO Investor Day: Kia to Drive Exponential Growth and Manufacturing Innovation by Expanding Its Full Electrified Vehicle Lineup and Strengthening Future Business CapabilitiesNext-Gen Toyota GR86 Set for Hybrid Era Without Losing Its Soul - AutoblogBYD confirms UK's fastest EV chargers: 1500kW network detailed | AutocarVolkswagen Updates Chattanooga Production Strategy | ReleasesScout's Terra Pickup May Not Arrive Until 2030: ReportBYD to open 20 Canada stores, eyes local EV factory - Automotive NewsHyundai Motor Company Launches IONIQ Lineup Brand in China with the Premiere of Two New Concept Cars - ReleasesOur Sponsors:* Check out Peace Corps: https://peacecorps.gov/serveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":75.7,"endTime":78.7,"type":"term","title":"miles to the gallon","url":"/glossary/miles-to-the-gallon","quote":"...but um, no, I didn't, um, other than my own car... 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Newer cars usually require this step, not just cutting the metal part."}},{"startTime":5875.8,"endTime":5882.8,"type":"company","title":"car keys express","url":"/glossary/car-keys-express","quote":"So I think the service is called car keys express and they do road shows at your local Sam's club in Costco.","canonicalId":"company:car-keys-express","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Car Keys Express is named as the service that does key replacement/duplication. The speaker says they run “road shows” at retail locations like Costco and Sam’s Club, which can reduce cost versus dealerships.","simplifiedExplanation":"Car Keys Express is the company the speaker credits for making replacement keys. They sometimes show up at stores like Costco/Sam’s Club, which can make it cheaper than going through a dealership."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"https://wheelbearings.media","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/going-rogue/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}