{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ludicrous Feed 2025 Wrapped: Full Walkthrough of Electric Car Reviews","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ludicrous-feed-2025-wrapped-full-walkthrough-of-electric-car-reviews","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061898/episodes/18420011-ludicrous-feed-2025-wrapped-full-walkthrough-of-electric-car-reviews.mp3","description":"Got a Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message!Join Tom and Joy for a comprehensive look back at an extraordinary year for the Ludicrous Feed channel in 2025. This special wrapped episode revisits our journey through a remarkable array of new vehicles, starting with the Deepal S07 and moving through dozens of in-depth reviews including the Xpeng G6, Smart #1, Polestar 3 & 4, BYD Shark, and Tesla Model Y with FSD. We also cover the thrilling MG Cyberster, the innovative Kia EV3 and Hyundai Inster, plus key models like the Volvo EX90, Cadillac Lyriq, and the VW ID.Buzz. The discussion extends to the overseas trips and major international media launches we attended, offering a global perspective on the year's automotive trends. We conclude with our detailed summaries on the state of the market for Mid-Sized, Small-Mid, and Small SUVs, sharing our final thoughts on a transformative 2025 | Video by Tom Gan (Tesla Tom) and Joy of Ludicrous Feed from Sydney Australia December 2025Ludicrous Feed 2025 Wrapped: Full Walkthrough of Electric Car Reviews Support the showCatch us LIVE on Wednesday nights 8pm Sydney time on YouTubeContact Ludicrous Feed"},"annotations":[{"startTime":160.0,"endTime":165.0,"type":"car","title":"S05 Dpal S05","url":"/cars/deepal/s05","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Changan_Deepal_S05%2C_IAA_Summit_2025%2C_Munich_%2820250908-P1049926%29.jpg","quote":"...trip that I took to China with DPAL and Inchcape, DPAL S05, which is the smaller version of SO7. 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