{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Is the Bentley Bentayga the best SUV? | The Car Podcast #82","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/is-the-bentley-bentayga-the-best-suv-the-car-podcast-82","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ab67440913aff5a4615e97/e/69d7eb2397d78f9e2bf9994b/media.mp3","description":"Get your tickets to the Great British Jaguar Day at Bicester Motion below!https://bicestermotion.com/calendar/great-british-jaguar-dayDownload Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_(00:06) “Someone's nicked my booster!“ and other often said car statements (23:15) Our/your week in cars(48:48) Can car brands have a gender?(1:00:12) What's the newest car that still works with spoke wheels?(1:06:55) 2CG with Car & Classic(1:16:45) Music Hosted on Acast. 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