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Why do we go to 11,158 feet in the Colorado Rockies to push these trucks to the limit? We explain what we've learned from years of testing half-tons and HD trucks on the \"Ike\" and how that data helps you decide which truck you actually need for your next camping trip or job site.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy"},"annotations":[{"startTime":45.239,"endTime":50.371,"type":"car","title":"Volkswagen Bus","url":"/cars/volkswagen/bus","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/50/1964_Volkswagen_T1_Transporter_Kombi_bus_%286105785703%29.jpg","quote":"...I don't want to throw any manufacturer out of the bus so I won't need the manufacturers name them. [SPE...","canonicalId":"car:volkswagen:bus","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Volkswagen Bus, also known as the VW Type 2, is an iconic vehicle recognized for its unique design and cultural significance. 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