22Jan/25

Are Hondas and Toyotas Still Reliable?

January 22, 2025PodcastAccord, automotive industry, car buying, Civic, Consumer Reports, Corolla Cross, CR-V, Cybertruck, engine failures, GR86, honda, HR-V, Prius, recalls, reliability, Subaru, technology, Toyota, Tundrathecarchick

Tune in here: Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses the evolving reliability of Honda and Toyota, two brands historically known for their dependability. She examines recentRead More…

15Jan/25

The most exciting new and redesigned car models arriving in 2025

January 15, 2025Podcast2025, 2026, automotive trends, car buying, car reviews, electric vehicles, EVs, Honda Passport, Honda Prelude, hybrids, Hyundai Palisade, Kia EV3, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, kia telluride, Mazda CX-50, Mercedes G wagon, Mustang Raptor, new models, Nissan Maxima, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Foresterthecarchick

Tune in here: Summary In this episode, The Car Chick discusses the latest trends in the automotive industry, focusing on the exciting new models set to be released in 2025. The conversationRead More…

08Jan/25

New Years Predictions, Part 2: Will 2025 Be a Good Year to Buy Cars?

January 8, 2025Podcast2025 predictions, affordability, automotive market, car buying, electric vehicles, financial tools, Honda Nissan merger, market trends, new car sales, used car salesthecarchick

Tune in here:   In this episode of ‘The Straight Shift’, LeeAnn Shattuck discusses the automotive market predictions for 2025, addressing common misconceptions fueled by clickbait media. She analyzes the current stateRead More…

01Jan/25

2025 Automotive Industry Predictions: Nissan and Honda Merger Insights

January 1, 2025Podcast2025, automotive industry, car buying, electric vehicles, honda, market trends, merger, nissan, predictionsthecarchick

Tune in here:   Summary In part 1 of this two-part episode, The Car Chick gives her predictions for the automotive industry in 2025, focusing on the potential merger between Nissan andRead More…

18Dec/24

How to Book a Limousine for Your Event

December 18, 2024Podcastcar services, event planning, event transportation, George Clooney, limousine business, limousine etiquette, limousine rentals, limousines, luxury vehicles, Lyft, Metallica, ride-sharing, safety regulations, Uberthecarchick

Tune in here: Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick explores the world of limousines with 30 year transportation industry veteran, Jonce Gibson from Bayside Limousines. They discussRead More…

11Dec/24

Why Are Cars So Freakin’ Expensive Now?

December 11, 2024Podcastaffordable cars, auto industry, automotive market, car buying, car prices, cheap cars, Chinese automakers, economic factors, EV technology, Robotaxis, sticker shock, supply chain, Teslathecarchick

Tune in here: Summary In this episode, The Car Chick discusses the alarming rise in car prices, exploring the reasons behind the lack of affordable vehicles in the U.S. market. She delvesRead More…

04Dec/24

End of Year Car Deals: What to Expect in 2024

December 4, 2024Podcast2024, best new car deals, Black Friday, car buying tips, car deals, December, electric vehicles, holiday car shopping, incentives, inventory, sales trends, Thanksgivingthecarchick

Tune in here: Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses her Thanksgiving experiences and transitions into the topic of Black Friday car deals. She explains the currentRead More…

27Nov/24

The Best and Worst Vehicles at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show

November 27, 2024PodcastAudi, auto shows, automotive industry, BMW, BZ4X, Car Chick Awards, car reviews, charlotte auto show, Chevy Blazer EV, Crown, Crown Signa, electric vehicles, EV technology, EV9, Ford, GM, honda, kia, Land Cruiser, Lexus, Lightening, Mach-E, Mercedes, NX, Prologue, Solterra, Subaru, Toyotathecarchick

Tune in here: Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick discusses her experiences at the 2024 Charlotte Auto Show, highlighting the decline of auto shows, the rise ofRead More…

20Nov/24

Why Do Car Engines Sound Different?

November 20, 2024Podcastthecarchick

Tune in here: buying tips, Lexus LFA, Nissan Z, diesel engine Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick shares her personal story of adopting two kittens and seamlesslyRead More…

13Nov/24

How Trump’s Victory Could Affect Car Buyers

November 13, 2024Podcastautomotive industry, car buying, car buying strategies, cars, electric vehicles, ev, tariffs, Trumpthecarchick

Tune in here: So… we had an election last week.  In this episode, I discuss the potential impacts of the second Trump administration on the automotive industry, focusing on consumer implications, regulatoryRead More…