{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Springtime","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/springtime","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e9031b840f99ffd144483ab/e/6918a4eae42e3466f282e074/media.mp3","description":"Richard has some car news. Also in this episode, rally light pods, a heavy breathing Range Rover, a cracking day out at the Classic Motor Show, the Changan Deepal S07, Brian storms, cars of Malta, a teenage attempt at car spying, catacombs, the AC 428, bringing Bond back, and listeners’ share their tales of unwanted car park encounters with a certain kind of hobbyist. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Richard’s new book https://amzn.eu/d/fO1ti5O Hosted on Acast. 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Shortly aft...","canonicalId":"car:audi:tt-rs","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Audi TT RS is a high-performance version of the Audi TT sports car, known for its powerful engine and sharp handling. It combines luxury with sportiness, making it a popular choice among enthusiasts who appreciate both style and performance. Its mention indicates its appeal in the sports car segment.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi TT RS is a sporty car that looks sleek and drives really fast. It's a fun car to drive, and people like it because it combines luxury with a thrilling experience.","imageAttribution":"Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":3522.46,"endTime":3525.18,"type":"car","title":"BMW E46","url":"/cars/bmw/3-series","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/BMW_3_SERIES_E90_China.jpg","quote":"...driving my now dead B&W E46 323i Saloon. 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