{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Saying Goodbye to These Cars in 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/saying-goodbye-to-these-cars-in-2026","audioUrl":"https://mgln.ai/e/441/pscrb.fm/rss/p/claritaspod.com/measure/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/BVLLC1108979153.mp3?updated=1762898869","description":"Spike celebrates his birthday weekend with an Auratium Green Porsche 718 Spyder RS, while he and Zuckerman debate keeping both the Spyder and the 911 S/T. The hosts dive into spec'ing a GT3 Touring, reviewing the GMC Sierra EV AT4, and dish on controversial EV paddle shifters that Jonny calls \"the stupidest thing in the whole world.\"\n______________________________________________\n\nBUY SCR MERCH!\nhttps://spikescarradio.com\n\n🔥 Huel - Fuel Your Lifestyle\nToday, get Huel for FIFTEEN PERCENT OFF with this exclusive offer for New Customers only with code SPIKE911 at https://huel.com/spike911 (Minimum $75 purchase)\n\n🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage\nGet 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE911\nhttps://RaceDeck.com\n\n🪙 Acre Gold - Gold Investment Has Never Been Easier\n Visit https://GetAcreGold.com/SPIKE911 to start building your gold stash!\n\n📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple\nAll your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com\n______________________________________________\n\nThis week's episode delivers everything car enthusiasts could want - from Spike and Zuckerman's detailed journey spec'ing their dream GT3 Touring with the Porsche Exclusive team to Jonny's candid review of the $93,000 GMC Sierra EV AT4. The crew debates the practicality of backseats in 911s, analyzes Porsche's controversial move to add fake shifters and engine noises to EVs, and shares the exciting news about their long-term Ineos Grenadier loaner. \n\nThe guys also reflect on vehicles being discontinued by 2026, share a viral story of a breakdancing hero at a town meeting, and provide practical advice about taking performance driving classes after watching a GT3 crash video. Plus, catch details about the upcoming Audrain Concours event that the guys will be attending!\n_____________________________________________\n\n📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media:\ncontact@neontiger.media\n🌐 or visit:\nhttps://scrpod.com/sponsor\n\nProduced by \nSkyview Entertainment\n&\nQ6 Media\nhttps://q6.media\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.08,"endTime":4.48,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911 GT3 RS","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Porsche_911_GT3%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1031698%29.jpg","quote":"That's a new GT3 RS doing its best impression of a Ford Mustang, leaving a cars in.","canonicalId":"car:porsche:911","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a high-performance variant of the iconic 911 sports car, known for its track-focused design and powerful naturally aspirated engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a special version of the 911 sports car that is built for racing and high performance. It has a very powerful engine and is designed to be very fast on the track.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":2.399,"endTime":5.759,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"That's a new GT3 RS doing its best impression of a Ford Mustang, leaving a cars in.","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Mustang is an iconic American muscle car known for its powerful engines and sporty design, often associated with performance and speed.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Mustang is a famous American sports car that is known for being powerful and fast. It's a popular choice for people who love driving and racing.","imageAttribution":"Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)"}},{"startTime":17.3,"endTime":19.9,"type":"term","title":"cold tires","url":"/glossary/cold-tires","quote":"Chad and Frea, you know, cold tires. You should know better. No grip.","canonicalId":"term:cold-tires","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Cold tires refer to tires that have not yet reached their optimal operating temperature, which can significantly affect grip and handling performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cold tires are tires that haven't warmed up yet. When tires are cold, they don't grip the road as well, which can make it harder to control the car."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Spike Feresten","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/saying-goodbye-to-these-cars-in-2026/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}