{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Oct. 8, 2025 | GM cancels EV credit extension; Genesis turns 10 with big ambitions","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/oct-8-2025-gm-cancels-ev-credit-extension-genesis-turns-10-with-big-ambitions","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.buzzsprout.com/2447022/episodes/17978743-oct-8-2025-gm-cancels-ev-credit-extension-genesis-turns-10-with-big-ambitions.mp3","description":"General Motors cancels its electric vehicle tax credit extension and will offer its own discount instead. Ford faces a $1 billion hit from an aluminum plant fire. 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