{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why You Need Manual Transmission Skills NOW!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-you-need-manual-transmission-skills-now","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2316026/episodes/16197863-why-you-need-manual-transmission-skills-now.mp3","description":"Click here to share your favorite car, car story or any automotive trivia!Only 3% of the cars/trucks being made today have manual transmissions which is why our guest Eric (Season 1, Episode 5) shared that we need to teach the younger generation how to drive stick shift now. He put his kids on dirt bikes to prepare them before getting behind the wheel of a manual Jeep.Click here to listen to the full episode with Eric - https://pod.link/1733902541/episode/5a33d4461718379719e33e990a83f722#Jeep #savethemanuals #carsloved #everycarhasaculture #EveryCarTellsAStory #carsloved #podcast *** Your Favorite Automotive Podcast - Now Arriving Weekly!!! *** Listen on your favorite platform and visit https://carsloved.com for full episodes, our automotive blog, Guest Road Trip Playlist and our new CAR-ousel of Memories photo archive. Don't Forget to Rate & Review to keep the engines of automotive storytelling—and personal restoration—running strong."},"annotations":[{"startTime":7.9,"endTime":15.0,"type":"term","title":"manual transmission","url":"/glossary/manual-transmission","quote":"...only 3% of cars manufactured in the world even have a manual transmission, and the ability to drive such a car is getting more and more scarce. I put my older son on dirt bikes so he would learn manual transmissions...","canonicalId":"term:manual-transmission","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A manual transmission is a type of vehicle transmission that requires the driver to manually shift gears using a clutch pedal and gear stick. This allows for greater control over the vehicle's power and speed compared to automatic transmissions.","simplifiedExplanation":"A manual transmission is a system in cars where you have to change gears yourself using a stick and a pedal. It gives you more control over how the car drives."}},{"startTime":19.9,"endTime":24.0,"type":"car","title":"Jeep","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/GPW_%28Jeep%29_9502.jpg","quote":"...then I had a Jeep that he drove around and really liked it because it had a manual transmission. It's a life skill.","canonicalId":"car:jeep","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Jeep is a brand known for its rugged vehicles, particularly those designed for off-road use. The brand has a strong heritage and is synonymous with adventure and outdoor activities.","simplifiedExplanation":"Jeep is a brand of cars that are built for driving off-road and in tough conditions. They are popular for their durability and adventure-ready design.","imageAttribution":"Chris Light (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Carly","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Doug","role":"host"},{"id":"s3","name":"Dave: Classic Car Experts","role":"host"},{"id":"s4","name":"Motorsports Enthusiasts","role":"host"},{"id":"s5","name":"Automotive Storytellers","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-you-need-manual-transmission-skills-now/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}