{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Pay attention to the \"rabbits\" in your life","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/pay-attention-to-the-rabbits-in-your-life","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021673/episodes/18011175-pay-attention-to-the-rabbits-in-your-life.mp3","description":"Send us a textEmail Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":266.7,"endTime":270.0,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Versa","url":"/cars/nissan/versa","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/2017_Nissan_Versa_Note_Red_Rental.jpg","quote":"...if you just start with the Nissan Versa and work your way all the way...","canonicalId":"car:nissan:versa","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Nissan Versa is a subcompact car known for its affordability and practicality, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious buyers. 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