{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Real Builds Or AI Garbage?? Let's Get Into Songsan Motors and AI Car Builds","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/real-builds-or-ai-garbage-let-s-get-into-songsan-motors-and-ai-car-builds","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/796484/episodes/19180223-real-builds-or-ai-garbage-let-s-get-into-songsan-motors-and-ai-car-builds.mp3","description":"Send us Fan MailThe Get Out N Drive Podcast Is Fueled By AMDRide along as John introduces Jason to Songsan Motors, a Chinese automaker known for building modern plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) styled after iconic American classic cars. BUT is it real or is it AI garbage? Let's get into it and tell us what you think!Buy the guys some guzzoline!The Get Out N Drive Podcast is Fuel By AMD ~ AMD: More Than MetalVisit the ‪AMD‬​ Garage ~ Your one stop source for high quality body panelsFor all things Get Out N Drive, cruise on over to the Get Out N Drive website.Be sure to follow GOND on social media!GOND WebsiteIGXFBYouTubeRecording Engineer, Paul MeyerSubscribe to the ‪Str8sixfan‬​ YouTube Channel#classiccars​ #automotive​ #amd #autometaldirect #c10 #restoration #autorestoration #autoparts #restorationparts #truckrestoration #Jasonchandler #podcast #sheetmetal #carbuild #truckbuild #carproject #songsanmotors #chinesecars #aicars #aibuilds #ai #songsan#WhatDrivesYOUth​#GetOutNDriveFAST​Join our fb group to share pics of how you Get Out N DriveFollow Jason on IGIGFollow Jason on fbSubscribe To the OldeCarrGuy YouTube ChannelFollow John on IGRecording Engineer, Paul MeyerSign Up and Learn more about National Get Out N Drive Day.Support the show"},"annotations":[{"startTime":62.7,"endTime":68.66,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet C10","url":"/cars/chevrolet/c10","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e1/1990_Chevrolet_C10_1500_5.7L.jpg","quote":"At least that's what it says in Hollywood. 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The “long bed” configuration refers to the longer cargo-box length, and the host is emphasizing it’s a one-off build.","simplifiedExplanation":"A 1995 K1500/K2500 is a Chevrolet full-size pickup. “Long bed” just means it has the longer cargo area, and the speaker says theirs is a unique one-of-one setup."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Car Podcast","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/real-builds-or-ai-garbage-let-s-get-into-songsan-motors-and-ai-car-builds/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}