{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Mustang GTD rumored Nurburgring record time, Hyundai Boulder Concept and Chevy’s new LS6 engine","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/mustang-gtd-rumored-nurburgring-record-time-hyundai-boulder-concept-and-chevy-s-new-ls6-engine","audioUrl":"https://pdrl.fm/b6740f/pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/f087831d-3f1f-401d-a940-d781bc925bb0/episodes/77102711-df68-4c4a-9de3-363092994c05/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=f087831d-3f1f-401d-a940-d781bc925bb0&awEpisodeId=77102711-df68-4c4a-9de3-363092994c05&feed=SBbml57i","description":"Visit BioPro+ and save $100\nFollow @motorator \nFollow @weaveroncars\nFollow Bravago Beverages Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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