{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The lows and extreme highs of Humanity","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-lows-and-extreme-highs-of-humanity","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/6f85c180/podcast/play/119015369/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-24%2Fc8fcdaec-ce39-46e1-0c8b-09264ef64fcc.mp3","description":"On this episode of Car Torque, Matty, Ed, Alam, Scotty, Chad, David and Adrian discuss their latest updates. Matt then discusses his wild week of emotions with his Laser SR2 being at the centre of discussion and heartache. The guys of the podcast get everyone involved to help Matt is this very special episode of Car Torque. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!Please follow this show on Spotify. It really helps!Support us and become a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/cartorquepodcastCheck out our merch here! https://cartorquepodcast.secure-decoration.com/Check us out on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybzrcsj4nhADsyfYKtXPzwhttps://carloop.com.auDavid and Eds Podcast Autoretrohttps://open.spotify.com/show/5aOi9R8WfqOccEfnm2vslQCar Torque Merch here!https://cartorquepodcast.secure-decoration.com/#Carupdates#CarQuiz#2026#Ford#fordlasersr2#laser#lasersr2#sr2#bestfriends#carcommunity#suprise#newcar#crashI would personally love to thank all involved for this event. Steph, Pam, Luka, Emily, Sharon, Adrian, Alam, David, Chad, Rob, Harley, Scotty, David Day, Rohan, Kerryn, Patrick. But especially Andrew and Laura for driving to the ACT and Ed for all his organisation and putting this dream together. \n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":8.6,"endTime":10.8,"type":"term","title":"front wheel drive","url":"/glossary/front-wheel-drive","quote":"And it's front wheel drive. 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