{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"GrandSport Returns, Stunting Your Driving Growth, Bucketing Car Enthusiasts | Episode 1,039","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/grandsport-returns-stunting-your-driving-growth-bucketing-car-enthusiasts-episode-1-039","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/EDLLC8598870489.mp3?updated=1774930513","description":"The Corvette GrandSport designation has returned, now applied to the C8 generation! The guys discuss the new 6.7L V8 engine, plus news from around the industry. They debate fun yet responsible cars for Chris in Maryland, who is fighting the mid-life practicality vs. desire. Then, Drew is shopping for his wife (who doesn’t drive much), and is intrigued by all these EVs coming off lease. Should he investigate further? Social media questions ask if we’ve gone backwards with base-level small engines, what kind of car should Subaru build next, and if convertibles increase a driver’s connection with the road, why don’t the guys like them very much?\n\n\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\n00:51 - C8 Corvette Grand Sport + Grand Sport X Announced!\n\n07:17 - The Sony/Honda AFEELA EV Is Dead.\n\n09:13 - AC Schnitzer Is Dead Too. Bummer.\n\n11:20 - Dodge Putting The 392 Back In The Durango!\n\n13:34 - Things CEOs Say!!\n\n15:51 - Is A Mustang Nearly The Fastest Production Car Around The ‘Ring?\n\n18:11 - The Next MX-5 - Will Be Super Lightweight?\n\n20:52 - EDD & HOD Events Nationwide\n\n25:07 - Car Debate #1: The Difference Between Responsible And Enjoyable\n\n43:20 - Car Debate #2: What’s The Deal With All These Used EVs?\n\n56:26 - Car Conclusion #1: Stunting Your Driving Growth?\n\n1:00:29 - Car Conclusion #2: Can You ‘Bucket’ Car Enthusiasts?\n\n1:04:29 - Did You See This? Project Hail Mary\n\n1:06:19 - Audience Questions On Social Media\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":37.5,"endTime":41.1,"type":"brand","title":"Porsche","url":"/glossary/porsche","quote":"Yes, yes.\nWe are going to talk about Porsche to the end on peak, but not today.\nNot today.","canonicalId":"brand:porsche","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Porsche is a German automaker best known for sports cars and performance engineering. In enthusiast circles, the brand often comes up when discussing handling, engine character, and build quality.","simplifiedExplanation":"Porsche is a German car company that makes sports cars. 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