{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"New Tesla Model Y L 6-Seater Electric SUV: ADR Approved for Australia","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/new-tesla-model-y-l-6-seater-electric-suv-adr-approved-for-australia","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2061898/episodes/18745736-new-tesla-model-y-l-6-seater-electric-suv-adr-approved-for-australia.mp3","description":"Got a Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message!Catch up on the latest in Electric Vehicle news from Australia and around the world! Hosted by Tom & Joy Gan of Ludicrous Feed, Riz Akhtar from Carloop and Roland Lam from ZappedSupport the showCatch us LIVE on Wednesday nights 8pm Sydney time on YouTubeContact Ludicrous Feed"},"annotations":[{"startTime":121.56,"endTime":123.92,"type":"car","title":"6e","url":"/cars/mazda/6e","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d7/Mazda_6e%2C_Auto_2025%2C_Zurich_%2820251029-P1073931%29.jpg","quote":"Hello, Sonecro.  Chatting about the 6e, Mother 6e.  OK, we'll talk about that maybe late...","canonicalId":"car:mazda:6e","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 6e likely refers to a lesser-known or emerging electric vehicle model, possibly from a new or niche manufacturer. Details are limited, suggesting it is a topic of upcoming discussion or interest.","simplifiedExplanation":"The 6e is a car people are starting to talk about, probably an electric one, but not much is known yet.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":169.5,"endTime":172.3,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Tesla_Model_Y_%282025%29_MYLE_Festival_2025_DSC_9565.jpg","quote":"You might have heard this week that the Tesla Model Y, not that one, this one, the Tesla Model Y, the new one has been named the 2026 drive car of the year. 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