{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Super Cooper, mega-mile Toyotas, Ineos","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/super-cooper-mega-mile-toyotas-ineos","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/631f3b92b4aca6001290ac09/e/6a15bb9f8ff41815a880d205/media.mp3","description":"On this week's My Week In Cars podcast, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior find themselves inside an Ineos Grenadier and outside a pub. The two talk Steve's new Mini, kit cars, the Gentleman's Ride, why a Ford F250 is perfect for Oxfordshire and more.There's even more too, including your letters, and details of a special offer which gives you SIX issues of Autocar for just £6 if you click here.  Hosted on Acast. 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