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…

06Nov/24

Lessons Learned from Living with a Rivian: The Realities of EV Ownership feat. Dr. Glenn Jaffe

November 6, 2024Car Reviews, Podcastcar buying, car buying tips, car care, electric vehicles, ev, new cars, rivian, The Car Chick, The Straight Shiftthecarchick

Tune in here: About the episode: We’ve got a great episode today! I am so excited to have my guest and longtime friend, Dr. Glenn Jaffe on the show. A couple ofRead More…

30Oct/24

The Effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton on the Automotive Industry

October 30, 2024In The News, Podcastautomotive industry, car buying advice, car buying tips, Chip Shortage, The Car Chick, The Straight Shiftthecarchick

Tune in here: About the episode: I know in the last episode of The Straight Shift, I promised you guys we would be talking this week with a client of mine aboutRead More…

23Oct/24

The Current State of the Automotive Industry

October 23, 2024Car Buying, Podcastautomotive industry, car buying advice, car buying tips, car shopping, Chip Shortage, The Car Chick, The Straight Shiftthecarchick

Tune in here: About the episode: Excited to give you an official welcome back to The Straight Shift, with me, LeeAnn Shattuck, also known as The Car Chick. If you’ve been listeningRead More…

24Sep/20

The Truth About Online Car Dealerships

September 24, 2020Car Buyingbuy a car online, car buying, car buying advice, car buying tips, online car dealerships, used carsthecarchick

Have you seen those ads about online car dealerships that tout an easy buying process, “no haggle” pricing, and delivery to your doorstep – without ever having to deal with the stereotypicallyRead More…