{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo E30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/singer-dls-drive-volvo-e30-review-wesley-snipes-q-a","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/10/clrtpod.com/m/cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/08e542fe-7675-4c90-abeb-0cff5f9a3d6d/bceb3f91-afbb-4f97-87f6-5f4387bbb382/episodes/audio/group/a61004be-7dea-4698-829c-29322dbde4db/group-item/f10b4f96-503e-41a5-8cae-b81db7d6abaf/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c2RzTGta","description":"Matt Farah finds out if the Singer DLS is as perfect as they say; he and Zack Klapman trade opinions on the Volvo EX30 they drove; a \"Demolition Man\" prop slips through fingers; and Patreon questions include:\n \n\n Why aren't there more Lotus engines?\n Maserati Gran Turismo vs Aston V8 Vantage\n Mansory's model lineup is INSANE\n Will high gas prices = higher EV sales?\n How to pick your enthusiast sports car\n What news cars should be more \"raw\"?\n Why the WRX lost its popularity\n How to drift a car for camera\n JSX vs airlines\n And more!\n\nRecorded March 25, 2026\nSupport the Right to Repair law\n \nEnter to WIN our AMAZING 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S!! https://www.dreamgiveaway.com/tickets/porsche?promo=SMOKINGTIRE\n\n Promo Code Offer: Get 4X bonus tickets with any donation of $25 or more. 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