{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"[S8, E13] Our Favourite Moments of 2025 ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s8-e13-our-favourite-moments-of-2025","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/behind-the-glass/e/69432d8c56694f2c8851c74b/media.mp3","description":"This week we discuss:0:00 - Intro1:30 - EU Reverses ICE Ban10:00 - My Swissquote Bank Europe Ad13:00 - An Update On My Investments18:00 - AI's Biggest Moments Of The Year21:00 - Tony's Favourite Moments29:45 - Sam's Favourite Moments#AD - If you're interested to learn more about Swissquote Bank Europe and their offerings, they have kindly set up a special page for BTG listeners, with a few special offers: http://swissquote.lu/stg This video should not be construed as an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity. It does not constitute financial advice. The views expressed are for information and entertainment purposes only. 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Probably.","canonicalId":"car:land-rover:range-rover","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Land Rover Range Rover is a luxury SUV known for its off-road capabilities and premium features. It has become a symbol of status and adventure, often discussed for its blend of ruggedness and elegance, making it a popular choice for both urban and outdoor environments.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Range Rover is a fancy SUV that can handle rough terrains while also being very comfortable inside. People talk about it because it's both stylish and practical for different types of driving.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":242.4,"endTime":248.7,"type":"concept","title":"2035 ban on combustion engine car sales","url":"/glossary/2035-ban-on-combustion-engine-car-sales","quote":"...that they're relaxing the 2035 ban on combustion engine car sales in Europe.","canonicalId":"concept:2035-ban-on-combustion-engine-car-sales","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 2035 ban on combustion engine car sales refers to a proposed regulation by the European Union aimed at phasing out the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by the year 2035. 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And Mercedes do the same with the A-class.  OK.","canonicalId":"car:mercedes-benz:a-class","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a compact luxury car that offers a blend of style, comfort, and advanced technology. It's often discussed for its entry-level position in the Mercedes lineup, making luxury more accessible to a wider audience.","simplifiedExplanation":"The A-Class is a smaller, stylish car from Mercedes that is considered a luxury vehicle. It's talked about because it makes owning a fancy car more possible for more people.","imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":590.98,"endTime":593.04,"type":"car","title":"BMW M5","url":"/cars/bmw/m5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/31/2018_BMW_M5_Automatic_4.4.jpg","quote":"...like when you compare the old-shape M5 and the new-shape M5, there's a huge power gain.","canonicalId":"car:bmw:m5","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW M5 is a high-performance version of the BMW 5 Series, known for its powerful engines and sporty handling. It has been a benchmark in the sports sedan segment since its introduction.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW M5 is a fast and powerful car made by BMW. 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And then the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1  debuted as the fastest","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:corvette","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Corvette is an iconic American sports car, celebrated for its performance and distinctive design. The ZR1 variant, known for being one of the fastest Corvettes, often comes up in discussions about speed and engineering excellence.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Corvette is a sporty car from America that is famous for going really fast. 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