{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"I Need A Tow Truck!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/i-need-a-tow-truck","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2308382/episodes/18649305-i-need-a-tow-truck.mp3","description":"We're back! Max has had a breakdown - in something even more unreliable than his old Porsche 912. Also on the show - let's make brown great again! What's happened to all the brown cars? Plus - it's a hard knock life. We look at the sub-povvo spec of old car-based vans. No heated seats and CarPlay for the tradies of old. They were lucky to have wind-up windows and a steering wheel. All that, plus your thoughts, comments and corrections. Hit play and enjoy the chat!Send a textFollow us on Instagram: @thetyrekickersukFacebook: The Tyre KickersFinalist - Independent Podcast Awards 2024 & 2025"},"annotations":[{"startTime":52.5,"endTime":56.6,"type":"car","title":"Defender 90","url":"/cars/land-rover/defender","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/2016_Land_Rover_Defender_130_HCPU_TD_2.2.jpg","quote":"So this car, it's a 2021 Defender 90, has had five breakdowns in less than five years.","canonicalId":"car:land-rover:defender","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Land Rover Defender 90 is a compact, rugged SUV known for its off-road capabilities and distinctive design. The 2021 model features modern technology and comfort while maintaining the classic Defender's tough image.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Defender 90 is a small SUV made by Land Rover. 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