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Car and Driver Vehicle Data Extractor

This skill extracts comprehensive vehicle information from Car and Driver (caranddriver.com), including specifications, pricing, ratings, and trim data.

Features

• Vehicle Search: Search for vehicles by make, model, and year
• Detailed Specs: Extract EPA fuel economy, seating, cargo capacity, drivetrains, warranties
• Pricing Data: Get price ranges (low/high), including MSRP for specific trims
• Ratings: Car and Driver ratings, safety scores, awards (10Best, Editors' Choice, EV of the Year)
• Trim Information: Available trims with engine, transmission, and performance details
• Specs Pages: Parse detailed test results from specs pages (0-60, horsepower, torque, etc.)

Usage Examples

Search for a Vehicle

result = await execute({
    'function': 'search',
    'make': 'ford',
    'model': 'ranger',
    'year': 2019
})

Returns comprehensive data including:

• Vehicle info (name, body style, make)
• Price range ($25,195 - $39,760)
• Car and Driver rating (7/10)
• EPA fuel economy (18-23 combined MPG)
• Available drivetrains, seating capacity
• Warranty information

Get Detailed Specs Page

result = await execute({
    'function': 'get_specs',
    'make': 'ford',
    'model': 'mustang-mach-e',
    'year': 2021
})

Returns detailed test results including:

• 0-60 mph time
• Horsepower and torque
• Curb weight
• EPA range and MPGe
• Base and as-tested pricing

List Available Years

result = await execute({
    'function': 'list_years',
    'make': 'ford',
    'model': 'bronco'
})

Returns all model years available for the vehicle.

Get Vehicle by URL

result = await execute({
    'function': 'get_vehicle',
    'url': 'https://www.caranddriver.com/ford/bronco-2021'
})

Data Structure

The extracted data includes:

Vehicle Information

• make: Manufacturer (e.g., "Ford")
• model: Model name (e.g., "Ranger")
• body_style: Body type (e.g., "pickup", "suv")
• available_years: List of available model years

Pricing

• price.low: Starting MSRP
• price.high: Maximum MSRP
• price.is_estimate: Whether price is estimated

Ratings

• ratings.cd_rating: Car and Driver score (1-10)
• ratings.safety: Safety rating
• ratings.is_cd_ten_best: 10Best award winner
• ratings.is_cd_editors_choice: Editors' Choice award

Specifications (per year)

• specs.epa: Fuel economy (city/highway/combined)
• specs.seating: Seating capacity range
• specs.drivetrains: Available drivetrain options
• specs.warranties: Warranty information

Properties

• properties.horsepower: Engine horsepower
• properties.zero_to_sixty: 0-60 mph time
• properties.primary_fuel_type: Gas, electric, hybrid, etc.

Detailed Specs (from specs pages)

• zero_to_sixty: 0-60 mph time
• quarter_mile: Quarter-mile time and speed
• horsepower, torque: Engine output
• curb_weight: Vehicle weight
• epa_combined/city/highway: Fuel economy
• range: Electric vehicle range

URL Patterns

• Review page: https://www.carandriver.com/{make}/{model}-{year}
• Specs page: https://www.carandriver.com/{make}/{model}/specs/{year}/{make}_{submodel}_{year}

API Notes

• Data is extracted from the page's __NEXT_DATA__ JSON structure
• JSON-LD structured data is used as a backup source
• HTTP requests include standard browser headers
• All data is returned in structured JSON format