{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"The New Ferrari Leaf Fails","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-new-ferrari-leaf-fails","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pietaet3wz83rvv8/05302026.mp3","description":"In this episode of The Avants Podcast, Dan and Nick cover everything from road trip chaos to the dismal launch of the Ferrari Leaf, we mean Luce. \n\nNick shares a quick getaway to Vancouver Island that turns into a four-hour border detention saga (yes, really), while Dan recaps time spent as a temporary food delivery person during a hospital stay and discovering one of the best burgers he’s ever had in Seattle.\nFrom there, the conversation shifts back to cars. They break down real-world lessons from off-road and motorcycle ownership—including why something as simple as using Loctite can save you from catastrophic failures. \nThe episode also dives into the latest automotive news, including new EV trends, upcoming trucks, and a brutally honest reaction to Ferrari’s controversial new bomb.\nPlus, shout-outs to the Avants community, highlights from recent car events, and a discussion around where the industry is headed—both the good and the questionable.\nThe Avants Podcast is brought to you by our friends at STEK USA and Carter Seattle!\nNot an Avants member? https://www.avants.com/member-plans\nLeave us a review on Apple Podcasts! \nLeave us a voicemail or send us a text any time at 425-298-7873!\nWe're doing give aways! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we'll pick a random name every 25th review!\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":313.5,"endTime":318.7,"type":"company","title":"Carter Subaru","url":"/glossary/carter-subaru","quote":"“I want a huge shout out to carter automotive and carter subaru because they have their new service center…”","canonicalId":"company:carter-subaru","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Carter Subaru refers to a Subaru dealership/service operation mentioned by the host. The segment is using their service experience to set up a practical “tip of the week” about threadlocker.","simplifiedExplanation":"Carter Subaru is a local Subaru dealership/service shop the host is talking about. 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