{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"To the office! Mille Miglia, Minis, a hydrogen record","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/to-the-office-mille-miglia-minis-a-hydrogen-record","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/631f3b92b4aca6001290ac09/e/6a39648f77b7df8c66eb797a/media.mp3","description":"In this week's My Week In Cars Steve Cropley and Matt Prior find themselves in a Leapmotor C10 on the way to the office. And during it the pod they talk this car, plus lots more: Steve's new Mini, the Mille Miglia, the JCB Hydromax land speed record car, and other things besides.The pair also have your letters and chat the archive. For details of a special offer which gives you SIX issues of Autocar for just £6, click here. Hosted on Acast. 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