{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Nissan March","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/nissan-march","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sx69n8ct8hicv9y6/Nissan_March_Podcast988tz.mp3","description":"A smaller more fuel efficient episode this week. 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