{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Oct. 14, 2025 | Pinewood.AI’s U.S. blitz comes with big risks; GM takes $1.6 billion charge","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/oct-14-2025-pinewood-ai-s-u-s-blitz-comes-with-big-risks-gm-takes-1-6-billion-charge","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2447022/episodes/18010597-oct-14-2025-pinewood-ai-s-u-s-blitz-comes-with-big-risks-gm-takes-1-6-billion-charge.mp3","description":"Automotive News’ Mark Hollmer talks about Pinewood.AI’s big, risky plan to jump headfirst into the U.S. dealership management system market. GM takes a $1.6 billion charge on its electric vehicle realignment. 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