{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The NEW Audi A2, the Morris Marina, innate optimism  ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-new-audi-a2-the-morris-marina-innate-optimism","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/631f3b92b4aca6001290ac09/e/69e7338c23929c3a2a52d9a6/media.mp3","description":"n this week's episode of the Autocar podcast, My Week In Cars, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about the new Audi A2, innate optimism, driving for fun, and the Morris Marina with a six-cylinder engine.There's 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. See acast.com/privacy for more information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":124.9,"endTime":152.9,"type":"brand","title":"Anderson","url":"/glossary/anderson","quote":"It's sponsored by Anderson, our friends at Anderson who make premium electric car chargers. 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That can make the cockpit look more high-end and change how reflections and the display’s visibility feel."}},{"startTime":3578.7,"endTime":3585.0,"type":"concept","title":"analog thing","url":"/glossary/analog-thing","quote":"So it's trying to give the impression of an analog thing. Yeah. And analog things are more expensive than digital things.","canonicalId":"concept:analog-thing","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts are talking about using analog-style gauges (like a needle) instead of a fully digital display. In car design, analog elements can feel more “mechanical” and premium, and they often require more physical components and finishing.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re comparing a needle-style gauge to a digital screen. The needle look can feel more “real” and higher quality, but it usually costs more to build and finish."}},{"startTime":3594.4,"endTime":3598.4,"type":"term","title":"bezels","url":"/glossary/bezels","quote":"Because the bezels can be nice or you can have a little stainless steel screws around them...","canonicalId":"term:bezels","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A bezel is the trim ring or border around a gauge, screen, or control. In this segment, the hosts mention that bezels can be finished nicely, which is part of how manufacturers signal “quality” even when the underlying tech is similar."}},{"startTime":3596.7,"endTime":3601.7,"type":"term","title":"stainless steel screws","url":"/glossary/stainless-steel-screws","quote":"Because the bezels can be nice or you can have a little stainless steel screws around them or you know, all that stuff.","canonicalId":"term:stainless-steel-screws","priority":0.15,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Using visible stainless steel screws is a common “premium detail” trick in interior and trim design. It’s not about performance, but it can make panels and bezels look more carefully assembled and higher quality.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about using shiny screws you can see on the trim. It doesn’t change how the car drives, but it can make the interior look more expensive and well-finished."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Autocar","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-new-audi-a2-the-morris-marina-innate-optimism/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}