{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S3, E58 - SEMA 2025, Part 1","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s3-e58-sema-2025-part-1","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/truckshowpodcast/TSP_S3E58_SEMA_Pt_1_comp_v1.mp3?dest-id=671427","description":"It's SEMA time and that means a road trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Holman puts some miles on a '25 Jeep Gladiator and spends his first day with Nissan, getting a SEMA concept and show rig preview and a chance to drive the Frontier PRO-4X Roush Edition and the Nissan Armada NISMO. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag."},"annotations":[{"startTime":243.46,"endTime":246.18,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Gladiator","url":"/cars/jeep/gladiator","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/Gobi_Jeep_gladiator_%28JT%29_on_W_Ann_Rd.jpg","quote":"...g.  It's too much to live, 35. It's perfect for a gladiator.  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Be...","canonicalId":"car:ford:ranger","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Ranger is a compact pickup truck known for its balance of size, capability, and efficiency. It has gained attention for its longer wheelbase compared to competitors, which can improve stability and ride comfort. This makes it a practical choice for both work and leisure.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Ranger is a smaller truck that can carry things and is good for driving on different types of roads. It's known for being stable and comfortable, especially when compared to other small trucks.","imageAttribution":"Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":266.6,"endTime":276.2,"type":"term","title":"wheelbase","url":"/glossary/wheelbase","quote":"So it gives you a longer wheelbase compared to say a Ranger over a Tacoma or Frontier or Colorado Canyon. 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