The Straight Shift with The Car Chick
The Straight Shift is a podcast that's about cars! Car buying, car selling, car maintenance and repairs, safe driving tips, and general car-related nonsense designed to empower consumers. Brought to you by The Car Chick, the #1 trusted automotive expert for women and smart men. New episodes drop the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month!
Podcasting since 2017 • 115 episodes
The Straight Shift with The Car Chick
Latest Episodes
Fatal Mistakes: What Driver’s Ed Isn’t Teaching Teen Drivers (or Adults!)
SummaryIn this episode, The Car Chick® discusses the tragic incident involving a teen driver that resulted in multiple fatalities, highlighting the dangers of teen driving and the inadequacies of the current driver's education system...
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Season 2
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Episode 113
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30:19
Stay Cool and Save Money: Your Summer Guide to Car A/C Systems
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® dives into the world of car air conditioning, debunking common myths and explaining the science behind how A/C systems work. From the importance of maintenance to unders...
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Season 2
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Episode 112
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25:39
What Does 'Made in America' Mean for Cars in 2025?
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® explores the complexities of what 'Made in America' means in the automotive industry today. She delves into the history of American cars, the evolution of car culture, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 111
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29:03
From Autopilot to I, Robot: The 6 Levels of Autonomous Driving Explained
SummaryIn this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® explores the current state and future of autonomous driving technology. She discusses the various levels of vehicle autonomy, from manual driving to fully autonomous sys...
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Season 2
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Episode 110
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32:49
Riding with Ghosts: The Truth About RoboTaxis
In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick explores the world of autonomous vehicles and robotaxis, discussing their origins in science fiction, the major players in the industry, the technology that powers them, and the challenges th...
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Season 2
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Episode 109
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35:38