{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"We Don’t Really Do Car Reviews","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/we-don-t-really-do-car-reviews","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xrawbmesdaa3p5ap/WeDontDoCarReviews.mp3","description":"We talk about cars all the time, but we’re not out there test driving them very often so we don’t really consider ourselves “car reviewers”. Reporting in general has changed significantly over the years, and the latest “review” on the F250 by Dan Neil in the WSJ shows how even car reviews aren’t safe from bad taste and political soap boxes. In better car review news, the real car reviews on the new Rivian R2 have started to drop and we all seem to think it’s a great step in the right direction EVs as a whole, but we would love to hear your thoughts on it. Dan is more excited for the Scout and Rivian R3, and we both think the new Slate is unfortunately doomed due to increasing costs. Who do you think was the biggest brand loser of 2025? We give our vote to Ford for having more recalls than we didn’t think possible and the huge failure of the Lightning, which should have been an easy win. In really good consumer news, the Michelin and BF Goodrich discount is renewed for 2026 and you can save more than ever by buying from our partners at Discount Tire! Considering how warm it has been in the PNW, it’s getting close to time to get those new summer tires anyway!\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":316.4,"endTime":318.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford F-250","url":"/cars/ford/f-250","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/45/%2717_Ford_F-250_Super_Duty_Double_Cab.jpg","quote":"the general the gist of it is, if you drive forward F 250, you","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-250","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-250 is a heavy-duty pickup truck known for its towing and hauling capabilities. It is part of Ford's Super Duty lineup, popular among those needing a robust work vehicle.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-250 is a big truck that can carry and pull heavy stuff. 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It appeals to buyers looking for a smaller, city-friendly truck. The mention of a new Maverick arriving soon indicates ongoing interest in this model.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Maverick is a small truck that’s easy to drive and doesn’t use a lot of gas. It’s good for people who want a truck but don’t need a big one. Someone is excited because their new Maverick will arrive soon.","imageAttribution":"dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":2378.76,"endTime":2379.92,"type":"car","title":"Ford Lobo","url":"/cars/ford/lobo","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f8/Ford_Lobo_IMG001.jpg","quote":"Maverick. He loves it so much. Did he get a Lobo? No, he got a","canonicalId":"car:ford:lobo","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Lobo is the name used for the Ford F-150 pickup truck in Mexico, essentially the same vehicle with a different badge. It’s popular for its durability and capability. The mention likely relates to regional naming differences or personal ownership.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Lobo is just what they call the Ford F-150 truck in Mexico. It’s a strong and popular truck. They were probably talking about someone’s truck and what it’s called there.","imageAttribution":"Anonymousfox36 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Avants","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/we-don-t-really-do-car-reviews/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}