{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"[S8, E5]  What Happened To The OG Car YouTubers?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s8-e5-what-happened-to-the-og-car-youtubers","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/behind-the-glass/e/68fc92418e22c64fb1f5345d/media.mp3","description":"This week is a very special episode! I am joined by  ⁨@Shmee150⁩   ⁨@supercarsoflondon⁩  and  ⁨@SebDelanneyFr⁩  to discuss what happened 10 years ago and why we are back together!We discuss:0:00 - Intros3:00 - Why We Are Back Together11:30 - How We All Met25:50 - Why Did We Do The Trip 10 Years Ago?31:00 - What Happened 10 Years Ago?41:00 - Some Forgotten Stories From That Time45:00 - 'Where Did It All Go Wrong'?53:30 - Where Are We Now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":398.0,"endTime":402.0,"type":"car","title":"McLaren 675LT","url":"/cars/mclaren/675lt","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/2015_McLaren_675LT_Coupe_LC22.jpg","quote":"...when I took delivery of my FF675LT GT4, we did this trip, was flying backwards and forwards everywhere...","canonicalId":"car:mclaren:675lt","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The McLaren 675LT is a high-performance supercar known for its lightweight construction and powerful V8 engine. It is part of McLaren's Super Series and features advanced aerodynamics and track-focused technology.","simplifiedExplanation":"The McLaren 675LT is a fast and lightweight sports car made by McLaren. 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The Daily.","canonicalId":"car:bmw:1-series","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The BMW 1 Series is a compact luxury car that combines sporty performance with everyday practicality. The 135i variant, in particular, is known for its powerful turbocharged engine and agile handling, making it a favorite among driving enthusiasts. It is often discussed for its balance of luxury and sportiness in a smaller package.","simplifiedExplanation":"The BMW 1 Series is a small luxury car that's fun to drive and has a nice interior. The 135i version is especially powerful, which makes it exciting for people who like fast cars. 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