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Are there any maternity stylists listening? Lizz could use your help! \n\n\n\nKelly and Lizz are kicking off some advice questions with a non-car related query. What is the perfect 30th birthday gift for your sister? In the car department, there is a question looking for the perfect dad car and debating the difference between the Sienna and Odyssey. \n\n\n\nA very important debate arises before Industry News - which automaker is the most disappointing? Kelly and Lizz have a LOT to say on the topic. Then, Consumer Reports have announced their cars of the year. Did yours make the list? \n\n\n\nFinally, a listener submitted Ditch the Drive-Thru with only three ingredients and perfect for Lent."},"annotations":[{"startTime":42.48,"endTime":45.36,"type":"car","title":"Cadillac Lyric","url":"/cars/cadillac/lyriq","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ea/Cadillac_Lyriq%2C_Auto_2024%2C_Zurich_%28PANA0503%29.jpg","quote":"Do you ever feel like a plastic bag? What a lyric. 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It is part of Tesla's growing lineup of electric vehicles and is significant for its role in promoting sustainable transportation. The Model Y's popularity stems from its performance and the convenience of electric driving.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Tesla Model Y is an electric SUV that runs on batteries instead of gas. It’s popular because it has a lot of space inside and is good for the environment since it doesn’t produce exhaust fumes.","imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3025.8,"endTime":3028.48,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Grand Highlander","url":"/cars/toyota/grand-highlander","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/2024_Toyota_Grand_Highlander_XLE_AWD_in_Blueprint%2C_Front_Right%2C_09-10-2023.jpg","quote":"...he whole article. Let me read why they picked the Grand Highlander. It's ready to find a three row SUV that's roomy ...","canonicalId":"car:toyota:grand-highlander","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Grand Highlander is a three-row SUV designed to provide ample space and comfort for larger families or groups. It combines practicality with Toyota's reputation for reliability and safety features, making it an appealing choice for those needing extra room. Its significance comes from its balance of size and functionality.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Toyota Grand Highlander is a big SUV that can fit a lot of people and their things. It’s a good option if you need extra space for family trips or just want a vehicle that can carry more passengers.","imageAttribution":"Elise240SX (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3050.4,"endTime":3056.4,"type":"term","title":"MPG","url":"/glossary/miles-per-gallon","quote":"...returning a stunning 35 MPG overall in all of our tests.","canonicalId":"term:miles-per-gallon","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"MPG stands for 'miles per gallon' and is a measure of how far a vehicle can travel on one gallon of fuel. A higher MPG rating indicates better fuel efficiency, which is important for saving money on gas and reducing environmental impact.","simplifiedExplanation":"MPG means how many miles a car can drive using one gallon of gas. The higher the number, the better the car is at saving fuel."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"The Car Mom LLC / tentwentytwo Projects","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/seeing-where-the-wind-takes-us/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}