{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Tires, Tech, and TIRE-ABLE Delivery Numbers","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tires-tech-and-tire-able-delivery-numbers","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/ceb1e8cf-4fbd-47cf-8311-d19305db8014/episodes/281e022d-2481-40e3-a4b5-8e22773043e5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=ceb1e8cf-4fbd-47cf-8311-d19305db8014&awEpisodeId=281e022d-2481-40e3-a4b5-8e22773043e5&feed=MowndT5i","description":"Description:\nIn this episode, we break down the latest quarterly delivery numbers, highlighting Tesla’s Q1 2026 performance and the growing gap between Rivian’s success and Ford’s declining EV sales. We dive into Stellantis’ strategic partnership with Leapmotor and the hurdles Honda faces as they refine their electric roadmap. From practical Tesla tire maintenance tips to the launch of FSD v14.3, we explore the software and infrastructure updates shaping the industry. We also share a special community highlight as Joseph takes delivery of his new Model Y. 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See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising."},"annotations":[{"startTime":196.96,"endTime":200.34,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model Y","url":"/cars/tesla/model-y","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5c/Tesla_Model_Y_%282025%29_MYLE_Festival_2025_DSC_9565.jpg","quote":"...a part of the community,  and he just purchased a Model Y  and picked it up yesterday.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model y","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":449.66,"endTime":452.22,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Compass","url":"/cars/jeep/compass","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/JEEP_COMPASS_%28MK49%29_China.jpg","quote":"...nally, Stellantis committed to building  the Jeep Compass EV in that plant.  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The prologue EV, as far as I know,  has yet to be canceled,","canonicalId":"car:honda:prologue","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Wlb5V (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":653.38,"endTime":655.88,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Blazer","url":"/cars/chevrolet/blazer","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/1988_Chevrolet_Blazer_C10_Hardtop.jpg","quote":"...n the other side,  it's sister vehicle, the Chevy Blazer,  because the prologue is built on the Altium pla...","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:blazer","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"ArildV (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":670.9,"endTime":673.74,"type":"car","title":"Hyundai Ioniq 5","url":"/cars/hyundai/ioniq-5","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4d/Hyundai_Ioniq_5.jpg","quote":"...ind of as a, I don't know,  weird comparison, the Ioniq 5 from Hyundai  has also sold close to 10,000 vehic...","canonicalId":"car:hyundai:ioniq 5","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":746.78,"endTime":751.7,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Equinox","url":"/cars/chevrolet/equinox","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/93/CHEVROLET_EQUINOX_PLUS_%28CHEVROLET_EQUINOX_FOURTH_GENERATION%29_China.jpg","quote":"... bad deal.  Like if you were looking at the Chevy Equinox,  which starts around $35,000,","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:equinox","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":800.44,"endTime":802.38,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Grand Highlander","url":"/cars/toyota/grand-highlander","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/66/2024_Toyota_Grand_Highlander_XLE_AWD_in_Blueprint%2C_Front_Right%2C_09-10-2023.jpg","quote":"...adult-sized third row,  everyone's welcome in the Grand Highlander.  From sports fans to eco buffs and movie fans,","canonicalId":"car:toyota:grand highlander","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Elise240SX (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":811.82,"endTime":814.96,"type":"car","title":"Toyota RAV4","url":"/cars/toyota/rav4","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/2021_Toyota_RAV4_PHV.jpg","quote":"rear seat entertainment system.  Slip into the RAV4 with available all-wheel drive,  and let's go.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:rav4","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"TTTNIS (CC0)"}},{"startTime":1039.36,"endTime":1042.02,"type":"car","title":"Ford F150 Lightning","url":"/cars/ford/f-150-lightning","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/2022_Ford_F-150_Lightning_Rear.jpg","quote":"Now, you might be saying to yourself,  well, they stopped producing the F-150 Lightning,  so of course sales are going to go down.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150 lightning","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1059.84,"endTime":1065.64,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"...150 Lightnings,  so they only sell like 4,000-ish Mustang Mach-Es during Q1 2026,  which is not great.","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1103.08,"endTime":1105.56,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model 3","url":"/cars/tesla/model-3","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/97/Tesla_Model_3%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1032260%29.jpg","quote":"...n affordable vehicle  that would compete with the Model 3 and Model Y.  Ford has, or at least Jim Farley, t...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model 3","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":1890.84,"endTime":1896.12,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Cybertruck","url":"/cars/tesla/cybertruck","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/2024_Tesla_Cybertruck_Foundation_Series_IMG_0576.jpg","quote":"...n terms of their other category and other include Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, and Semi,  they produced 13,77...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:cybertruck","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1890.84,"endTime":1896.12,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model S","url":"/cars/tesla/model-s","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/20180630_Tesla_Model_S_70D_2015_midnight_blue_left_front.jpg","quote":"...heir other category and other include Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, and Semi,  they produced 13,775.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model s","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Granada (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1890.84,"endTime":1896.12,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Model X","url":"/cars/tesla/model-x","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/Tesla_Model_X_100D_1X7A6736.jpg","quote":"...r category and other include Cybertruck, Model S, Model X, and Semi,  they produced 13,775.","canonicalId":"car:tesla:model x","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":2029.36,"endTime":2032.18,"type":"car","title":"Tesla Semi","url":"/cars/tesla/semi","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Tesla_Semi_1.jpg","quote":"...d those other numbers just include Cybertruck and Semi,  which I would not be surprised if Tesla just di...","canonicalId":"car:tesla:semi","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Korbitr (Public domain)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"918Digital","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tires-tech-and-tire-able-delivery-numbers/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}