{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why boring cars can be as great to own as special ones #287","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-boring-cars-can-be-as-great-to-own-as-special-ones-287","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2052513382.mp3","description":"Dan Prosser and Andrew Frankel discuss unexciting working cars and why they can be as welcome in the household as the most exciting ones. They also discuss Eagle E-Types and pay tribute to Jenson Button as he prepares for his final race as a full-time professional. Use coupon code pod20 at checkout to get 20% off an annual subscription to The Intercooler's online car magazine for the first year! Listen to this podcast ad-free, and enjoy a subscriber-only midweek podcast too. With a 30-day free trial, you can try it risk-free – https://www.the-intercooler.com/subscribe/Find out more about JBR Capital here – https://www.jbrcapital.comUse coupon code Ti10 to get 10% off your Supernatural Car Care order – https://supernaturalcarcare.com/\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":41.52,"endTime":46.879,"type":"car","title":"Audi A6","url":"/cars/audi/a6","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3d/Audi_A6_Allroad_Quattro_C8_1X7A0301.jpg","quote":"Um there's my car, my Audi A6, my electric Audi A6 longterm. I just want to discuss briefly.","canonicalId":"car:audi:a6","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury sedan known for its blend of performance, technology, and comfort. It features a range of engines and advanced tech options, making it a popular choice in its segment.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Audi A6 is a luxury car that's comfortable and has a lot of technology. 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