{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Spradlin on Acquisition, Darji on Response Speed, Spiegl on Chinese Cars | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/spradlin-on-acquisition-darji-on-response-speed-spiegl-on-chinese-cars-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR7113390085.mp3","description":"Today's show features:  \n\n\n\n- Charlie Spradlin, Sales Director, Art Moehn Auto Group
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